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The Prestige

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by Christopher Priest

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How similar is this to the movie? Die-hard fan of the movie...concerned that that might alter my view of this book. Which is better, to those who have both seen and read The Prestige?
Brenda Clough Think of the work as one of those candy Easter Eggs. The movie has several layers. The book has one more, a crunchy chocolate coating around the entir…moreThink of the work as one of those candy Easter Eggs. The movie has several layers. The book has one more, a crunchy chocolate coating around the entire outside of what you see in the movie. It is delicious.(less)
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Planning to read this next, will this be a real page turner, while watching the movie, I was amazed by the narration ...just wished it would have been great to read it as a book, and later I found that the found actually existed, So want to confirm if it would be a page turner/ quick read.?
Ron Tippin I thought it was absolutely a "page-turner"! Highly recommend the audio version, as the narrator does a fantastic job.…moreI thought it was absolutely a "page-turner"! Highly recommend the audio version, as the narrator does a fantastic job.(less)
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Age recommendation?
Amanda Lee This is an adult book, but a mature teenager could handle it very thoughtfully. You just have to know your teen. There's nothing in here that an avera…moreThis is an adult book, but a mature teenager could handle it very thoughtfully. You just have to know your teen. There's nothing in here that an average 16-year-old would be shocked at. (less)
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Question may seem silly..But how many pages does this book contain? And How different is the plot from the Movie adapted from this novel?
Scott Wilson The paperback is 360 pages.

The central themes - and the personalities of the magicians - are the same, but the details of the plot are very different …moreThe paperback is 360 pages.

The central themes - and the personalities of the magicians - are the same, but the details of the plot are very different in places.

I enjoyed both the film and the book. I think its a great adaptation that expands on some of the key themes of the book in creative ways.(less)
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is this book appropriate for younger readers?
Denise Anderson No. The subject matter is inappropriate for younger readers, but more importantly, the style and pace of the book probably isn't going to be enjoyed o…moreNo. The subject matter is inappropriate for younger readers, but more importantly, the style and pace of the book probably isn't going to be enjoyed or appreciated by reader younger than 13 or 14.(less)
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