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The Silver Linings Playbook

Matthew Quick

Discussion: . Week 2: Romance

Why we're reading this: I really enjoyed the movie and the reviews from the book were very positive. I read many reviews that sai…more
[close] I really enjoyed the movie and the reviews from the book were very positive. I read many reviews that said it was a romance that men could enjoy.

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. Week 2: Romance

* Week 2: Introduction
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Sep 30, 2015 Sim Carter rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-made-into-movies, film, young-adult, contemporary-fiction, screen-adaptations, made-me-laugh

Despite a few things I hesitate to label as problems, I'll just call them glitches, I was taken with this book right from the first page. Actually from the first chapter title which is " An Infinite Amount of Days Until My Inevitable Reunion with Nikki " What would you expect from a book in which the first sexy strains of Kenny G. can send the main character spiralling out of control?
The glitches? A couple of phrasing choices --- everyone inexplicably calls the mental health facility that Pat ha ...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Stephanie rated it really liked it

This book wasn't what I expected it to be...and I did NOT see the movie yet. But I liked it a lot. I very much enjoyed Pat's constant calculations of what people said and did, their emotions and what they didn't say. It was incredibly sad as well, that his life completely shattered and he had to put himself back together. I envy his drive in exercise (don't we all?) and when I finally found out what was up with Tiffany, my heart broke again for her.

I think it was simply written, simply told and ...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Michelle Krasovich rated it really liked it

I saw the movie over the holiday break and must say, I was drawn in with the outstanding cast. I just could not get enough so I picked up the book. This is definitely a feel-good book - it is perfect for a cold winter day.

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