Linda answers “I watched the movie and it wasn't as good...”

Aelida asked this question about Atonement:

I watched the movie and it wasn't as good as I thought it would be...should I read the book??

Linda Shelby This novel is on my list of best books I've ever read. I have it in hard back and hope to get it signed by the author one day. The movie was okay, but…moreThis novel is on my list of best books I've ever read. I have it in hard back and hope to get it signed by the author one day. The movie was okay, but the power of the ending is spoiled for someone who has seen the movie. And the shame is, the ending in the movie did not hold the power that was there in the novel. As much as I love this book, I would not read it twice because the reveal at the ending is what makes it so powerful. (less)

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