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by Daniel Woodrell

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I absolutely loved this movie and didn't even know it was based on a book. Will the fact that I've seen and loved the movie spoil the book for me? Is it worth checking out if already know the movie version of the story?
Barbara Ruth I also tracked down the book after having loved the movie. I may love them equally. Yes, the book is slightly different, and more detailed in that you…moreI also tracked down the book after having loved the movie. I may love them equally. Yes, the book is slightly different, and more detailed in that you get deeper into the heads of the characters and some of the motivations that aren't quite as clear from watching the film become clearer when you read the background (why the neighbors are willing to take one child but not the other for instance). I can't recommend the book enough.(less)
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Not a question, just a statement. Worst book I've ever read. My daughter chose it for a high school report and I found it difficult to tolerate. Why would anyone read this if not required?
Kyann ..because taste is subjective and people like different things? I thought it was beautifully written and loved it.
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Question for those who have read other books by Woodrell: In this story, Ree's last name is Dolly, and her family members are pretty scary people. In Woodrell's book entitled "Give Us a Kiss" there is a family by the last name of Dolly that are known as ignorant, but extremely dangerous. What is up with Woodrell's use of the name Dolly? Really interesting!
Matt I believe it's a shared universe. The Dolly clan make their first appearance in "Give Us A Kiss." …moreI believe it's a shared universe. The Dolly clan make their first appearance in "Give Us A Kiss." (less)
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No sabia en que género encuadrar al libro, me sonaba a western en términos de cine. Ahora he leído que hay un género donde ubicarlo: Country Noir. ¿Algunos títulos que puedan recomendarme? Yo me permitó dejar uno parecido y que recientemenete también he leído y puede encajar muy bien. "La Ternura de los lobos" de Stef Penney.
Ian No pertenece al género Country Noir pero puede que le guste Snow Falling on Cedars, un libro muy interesante entre otras cosas por su relevancia a tem…moreNo pertenece al género Country Noir pero puede que le guste Snow Falling on Cedars, un libro muy interesante entre otras cosas por su relevancia a temas actuales.(less)
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