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I admit I wanted to read the book after all the Oscar fuss surrounding the adaptation and was pleasantly surprised to find this is anything but feel-good rom-com material ( which I never watch or read). But I'll be interested to see what's been done with the screenplay of what is essentially a book about a man ( and woman) with serious mental health issues!
By turns it's humorous, poignant and hopeful but it's hard to really place it in a single genre as it has a smattering of comedy, relationsh ...more
By turns it's humorous, poignant and hopeful but it's hard to really place it in a single genre as it has a smattering of comedy, relationsh ...more
To be more specific, 4-4.3 stars.
Pat Peoples sees his life as a movie with a happy ending. That happy ending, for him, is finally being reunited with his wife, Nikki. After spending years at a mental facility, Pat Peoples tries to get his life back, more so, his wife back. Silver Linings Playbook narrates the events of Pat ...more
“Life is not a PG feel-good movie. Real life often ends badly. Literature tries to document this reality, while showing us it is still possible for us to endure nobly.”
Pat Peoples sees his life as a movie with a happy ending. That happy ending, for him, is finally being reunited with his wife, Nikki. After spending years at a mental facility, Pat Peoples tries to get his life back, more so, his wife back. Silver Linings Playbook narrates the events of Pat ...more
If I had high expectations about this one it surely surpassed them!
It has a little less sugar than the movie, and Pat's journey is more about accepting that life is not a movie and bad things happen, but the more depressing "truths" really make the book an extraordinary read. First of all it explains a lot, for example why Tiffany found closure for her husband's death by sleeping with every man she could get her eyes on (there's actually a meaningful reason for it).
For those who saw the movie fi ...more
It has a little less sugar than the movie, and Pat's journey is more about accepting that life is not a movie and bad things happen, but the more depressing "truths" really make the book an extraordinary read. First of all it explains a lot, for example why Tiffany found closure for her husband's death by sleeping with every man she could get her eyes on (there's actually a meaningful reason for it).
For those who saw the movie fi ...more
I chose the book to decide if the movie might be worth watching. Easy read. I really want to see the execution of the dance as it was described in the book. It is a psychological drama sometimes a bit tedious, but somewhat charming as the plot develops.
At first I did not think I would like this novel with so many football references, being that I am not really into football. But as I got into the book, I really did end up enjoying it, espcially the football and feeling like your team is part of your family.
Funny book with some dramatics and a hopeless love for an old flame. Interesting love for a new flame bringing hurt but ending great!
Only gave it 4 stars because I felt it could have had a much better ending for Pat & Tiffany. Hoping the movie switches up the story with a romantic twist.
Spectacular story! Such a confusing strew of emotions from all characters and a mutual understanding of friendship, love, acceptance, & healing. Wonderful read!
Loved, loved, loved this book! Heartwarming and honest.
Enjoyed every page. The montage chapter was my favorite.
Very different than the movie but equally as enchanting! The novel focuses more on Pat's relationships between himself/his family and himself/reality. Told through his point of view, his voice is endearing, realistic, and easy to empathize with. Breezed right through it!
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