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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?

Marie Van Der Poorten Please do read the book! I read the book first and I was very disappointed with the movie. Jonathan Safran Foer has such a beautiful and moving way of…morePlease do read the book! I read the book first and I was very disappointed with the movie. Jonathan Safran Foer has such a beautiful and moving way of writing which contributes very much to the value of the book and that gets lost in the movie. Also the storyline of the grandmother is a valid part of the story and it is not included in the movie. (less)

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