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Paul
Yes, this what I have done. I am loving Beth and her story more as I read the book. The movie was like an hor d’oeuvres and the book was the entree.
delilah higgins
Yes, I do recommend reading the book even if you've already seen the series. The series was very similar to the book (except for a few scenes or character traits) and I enjoyed watching the series first because I was able to visualize the characters and events easier while reading the novel. Would definitely recommend!
Tom M.
Definitely, the series has been edulcorated to target a wider audience, it matches the book's story at the beginning but introduces superficial fantasies to justify some events, whereas the book conveys a much deeper justification and Beth's psychological struggle to overcome her problems.
It's not a huge difference, but it's more than enough to read the book, even after watching the series.
It's not a huge difference, but it's more than enough to read the book, even after watching the series.
Courtney Funderburk
I haven't seen the series but I did really enjoy the book.
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