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I want to read this book, but I've already seen the movie. Has anyone read the book after seeing the movie? I've heard the book is very different. Is this true?

Liedzeit Liedzeit Well, the main theme is an author who is an alcoholic. But yes, the book is quite different. Mainly, because there is no happy ending. But also, the a…moreWell, the main theme is an author who is an alcoholic. But yes, the book is quite different. Mainly, because there is no happy ending. But also, the author was never successful, whereas in the movie Ray Milland has written successfully but cannot write his novel.(less)

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