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I watched the movie of this book, is it anything different from the book? Am I missing out on something if I don't read the book, but watch the movie?

Mary This is my absolute favourite book, hands down. I was so excited when the movie came out, went to see it opening night, and was sorely disappointed. T…moreThis is my absolute favourite book, hands down. I was so excited when the movie came out, went to see it opening night, and was sorely disappointed. The beauty of the book lies not only in the writing, but in the design and experimental nature of the layout.
Multiple stories intertwine, whereas the movie primarily focusses on Oskar's journey to find the lock that fit his key. While Oskar's narrative is endearing, the story of his grandparents and the tale of the sixth borough are the ones I find more emotionally charged. These additional stories add humour, love, sadness, feeling.
I am constantly recommending this book to anyone – especially if they've seen the movie – as it is so much more than Hollywood made of it.(less)

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