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Which is better? The film or the book. The book is darker than the film. Go see the film. The characters stay with you. Lots of one liner philosophy.

Mary Hogan This is one of the few times I saw the movie BEFORE reading the book. Wish I hadn't. The movie was funny and sweet, but the book had the depth and hea…moreThis is one of the few times I saw the movie BEFORE reading the book. Wish I hadn't. The movie was funny and sweet, but the book had the depth and heart that so many movies miss. Book is definitely better. Don't think this is a spoiler to say that the BOOK scene where Judd walks in on his wife was so heartbreakingly funny I reread it over and over.(less)

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Did you think this book was more funny or more sad?

Mark Treble Pathos, pure and simple. There are lighter moments and there are funny scenes. The book, though, is best read as pathos.

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Brenda I did not think that Judd willingly had sex with Alice. To me, it was male rape. He was not in good condition and did not want to have sex with her an…moreI did not think that Judd willingly had sex with Alice. To me, it was male rape. He was not in good condition and did not want to have sex with her and was telling her that. It seemed as though that despite himself, he was aroused and she took advantage of it. It did not take long and Alice did apologize later. She was totally wrong.
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Ok all I want to know is, does it go into the history of Wendy and Horry and what exactly happened to their relationship? It was annyoingly cryptic in the film and I want to read this just because that part peaked my interest.

Chantal Fay The book goes more in depth about their relationship. The movie altered what really happened in the book. The book goes more into how they got togethe…moreThe book goes more in depth about their relationship. The movie altered what really happened in the book. The book goes more into how they got together and the accident that made Horry hurt Wendy.(less)

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