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4.42 of 5 stars
The first book in the Newmarket Shooting Script Series reissued with new material to coincide with the Warner Bros. theatrical re-release and sp... read full description

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Aug 23, 2010
Eric rated it: 4 of 5 stars
After reading the story and watching the movie, this was an interesting third look at the story and how it evolved into the final movie.

The only thing I would have preferred is to have the notes in the back interspersed with the script instead of having to flip back and forth. Although this way it did allow me to read the script uninterrupted, but you could always do this anyway ignoring the notes.

I also hoped this would have more insight into the process of adapting t More...
Apr 05, 2011
Ryan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I bought/read this because I loved the movie so much and wanted to see how Stephen King's story "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" in DIFFERENT SEASONS became the film "The Shawshank Redemption." It was a fascinating and informative journey.
Aug 04, 2011
Jeremy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
kind of weird for mr. king. not a really 'out there' type of book, and it still manages to be really good. however... the movie was sooo good, i think i'd have to recommend the movie before the book.
Jul 07, 2009
Lynda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This came in the mail last night and I stopped everything to read it.
I loved Shawshank Redemption and I really liked this book with the extra information.
Oct 23, 2011
Sakkeer rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I don't know why, but it is awesome
Aug 14, 2011
Greg rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Good movie, good read.
Feb 07, 2012
Cheryl marked it as to-read
Feb 03, 2012
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Jan 20, 2012
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Jan 12, 2012
Dr_hanan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 09, 2012
Jocelyn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 30, 2011
Grace rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 26, 2011
Peter marked it as to-read
Dec 25, 2011
AAmaal marked it as to-read
Dec 14, 2011
Will rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 28, 2011
Stephen rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2011
Randy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 25, 2011
Heathir rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2011
Cheonsa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 20, 2011
Renee (Nae) marked it as to-read
Oct 10, 2011
Dan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2011
Thales rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 03, 2011
Jorge is currently reading it
Sep 21, 2011
Tanya rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 16, 2011
Josh marked it as to-read
Sep 09, 2011
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Sep 06, 2011
Robert marked it as to-read
Sep 02, 2011
Jason rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 21, 2011
Adel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 17, 2011
Dana rated it: 5 of 5 stars