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

‘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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