All I can really say is that if you have seen this movie, do not read the book. I noticed on the cover of the book that it was based on the movie but I didn't think it would be verbatim. I am a big fan of the movie and could watch it over and over and so I found myself picturing each character and how they speak. That being said, if you've never seen the movie go ahead and read the book but then rent the movie. You'll love it!!
I'm gald I've borrowed this from the Library instead of buying...:
I thought that the movie was based on the book, not visa versa, so when the book caught my eye at the library I checked t out. It wasn't such a horrible read, but it did read like the movie, and gave no extra information, motivation, etc. to any of the characters, nor did it enhance the story line. My suggestion? See the movie, at least it has the visuals.
Totally dispensable:
It's the first movie tie-in I have ever read, so maybe the problem is with the genre and no with this specific book.
If you have read a book and seen a movie based on it, you know that books go though vast adaptation before becoming a movie. That's because these are different media and different languages. They could have just voiced-over anything that isn't a dialog, but that would make a bad movie. There's a whole art and science of writing a script based on a book.
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Movie is much better:
This book is just like the movie ~~ almost word for word ~~ so if you've seen the movie, don't buy this book. If you haven't seen the movie, buy the book ~~ then see the movie, you won't be disappointed.
It's a fast read ~~ perfect for a lazy sunny afternoon at the pool ~~ it doesn't go into depth about anything and it reads "like the movie" ~~ so you have a mental image of the characters gliding along in the book.
If you're looking for a meaty in-depth look of the characters and of the times, this is... more info
