This is the novel adaptation of the film and not the original Seuss classic, so this means that the tale does loose some of its quirky charm but is easier to understand. This adaptation literally offers you the film in words, quoting the move directly at times. In parts the story does seem rushed and much of the comedy seen on screen is lost in this word translation. However, being told from the Grinch's perspective does redeem some of this comedy at times and being so closely linked to film it More...

I didn't expect much so I wasn't too disappointed.