Book review: Difficult path to novel’s hopeful end

The plot of 'Remain' develops too slowly to really engage the reader, and is weighed down by dialogue that feels forced and unnatural
Book review: Difficult path to novel’s hopeful end

‘Remain’, a film version of which will be released this year, was written by Nicholas Sparks and M Night Shyamalan.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
Tina Neylon

  • Remain 
  • Nicholas Sparks with M Night Shyamalan 
  • Sphere, €18.99 

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