Title: Sudar
Author: Anna Todd
First published September 7, 2013
632 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9789533134130
Rating: 3.72
Overview
After a tumultuous start to their relationship and a shocking discovery, Tessa and Hardin must find a way to continue their romance. But can a love that knows no boundaries truly survive?
Tessa slowly realizes that she could lose everything. Hardin realizes that he has nothing to lose – except her.
Is he really willing to change for love? How much is she willing to forgive and, more importantly, does she truly like the picture of her future with Hardin?
In the aftermath: Sudar is a passionate continuation of the romance between Tessa and Hardin, a story of their confrontation with demons from the past, everything they have hurt each other with, and real life. A sequel where the concept of a love story drama takes on a whole new meaning.
About the Author
Anna Todd is an accomplished writer, producer, and influencer. Her Brightest Stars trilogy and After series have sold more than twelve million copies worldwide and have been translated into 35 languages.
Todd’s After series is particularly popular, having become the most-read series on Wattpad with over two billion reads.
In addition to her writing achievements, Todd has also served as a producer and screenwriter for the film adaptations of After and After We Collided. In 2017, she founded Frayed Pages Media, an entertainment company that produces innovative and creative work across film, television, and publishing.
Originally from Ohio, Todd now resides in Los Angeles with her family. She can be found on her website, AnnaTodd.com, as well as on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @AnnaTodd.
On Wattpad, she goes by the username Imaginator1D. Fans of Todd’s work can look forward to her new book, The Burning, which is set to be released in the summer of 2023.
Editoral Review
Sudar by Anna Todd is a novel that follows the story of two former lovers, Sudar and Tessa, who meet by chance after years of separation. The novel was first published on September 7, 2013, and it is part of Anna Todd’s After book series, which is categorized as New Adult fiction.
Anna Todd is an American author who rose to fame with her After book series, which garnered a massive following on Wattpad. The novel begins with Tessa resigned to the fact that she had lost Sudar, the man she had always loved.
She has moved on, but Sudar still holds a special place in her heart. However, when Sudar walks back into her life years later, Tessa’s feelings are rekindled, and she is forced to confront her unresolved feelings towards him.
Sudar, on the other hand, is still struggling with his own demons, which have prevented him from moving on. The setting of the novel is primarily in New York, where both Sudar and Tessa reside.
The story explores the contrast between their former life together as carefree young adults and their current reality. The plot is driven by their struggle to resolve their past issues to build a future together.
The central conflict is between their love for each other and the challenges that keep them apart. There is no cultural or historical significance attached to this book other than the fact that it deals with the struggles of young people living in a fast-paced and uncertain world.
The writing style of Anna Todd is simple yet engaging. The novel is well-paced and has a smooth plot progression.
The characters are relatable and well-developed, especially Sudar and Tessa. Anna Todd has also done an excellent job of capturing the ups and downs of a relationship, which lends an air of realism to the novel.
However, the novel suffers from some weaknesses. There are times when the dialogue feels forced, and some scenes are unnecessarily repetitive.
Also, the secondary characters feel underdeveloped, which makes it difficult to connect with them. Overall Sudar by Anna Todd is an enjoyable read that is hard to put down.
It is well-suited for fans of New Adult fiction who enjoy romance, drama, and relationship issues. The novel is not without flaws, but its strengths outweigh its weaknesses.
I would give it a rating of 4/5, with my only critique being the limited development of some of the secondary characters. Nonetheless, it is a well-crafted novel that I would recommend to anyone looking for an engaging and heartfelt read.