Paul Carafotes asked this question about The Silver Linings Playbook:
Those of us who have seen the movie and want to read the book.... Is the book better than the film? Does it live up,to the movie which I thoght was excellent.
Ayacalypso The book was better in my opinion. I thought the movie ended too abruptly, with too many uncertainties. Also, the book explained things much better, s…moreThe book was better in my opinion. I thought the movie ended too abruptly, with too many uncertainties. Also, the book explained things much better, such as why Pat wears a trash bag. In the movie, I thought his response was, "It's a sweater," which is not what he actually says.

Also, I had no idea that the story takes place in Collingswood, NJ, which is near my old stomping grounds!(less)
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