Saw the film when it came out but just got round to reading the book. It is wonderful, descriptions of the countryside in Carolina make me want to visit there . All the descriptions of nature, farming etc are what is missing from the film. I couldn't put it down, loved it.
2007-02-05 02:45:35 · 7 answers · asked by MinaF 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I haven't seen the film - I can't stand Renee Zellweger - but I LOVED the book. I've recommended to all my friends. You're spot on - the descriptions are brilliant. I won't watch the film at all now, just in case it's not as good as the book!
2007-02-05 06:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by catwoman6942 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched the movie and thought it was beautiful and then I thought the book would be even better. I started reading it and it was metaphors stacked upon each other, it took me two hours TWO HOURS to get to the second chapter. After half of the second chapter I realise I will not possibly last to the end of the book and put it down. It was a terrible, boring book, that never got to the point. I don't want to criticise your reading - we all have unique tastes and I understand you, because there is a certain beauty in the book. But I didn't feel it.
2007-02-05 02:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought it was one of the most boring books I have ever read. All description and no action. I don't insist that all books/stories/movies have happy endings, but SPOILER ALERT*** to have the guy die after such a trek was just too much. I thought it was done as an emotional heartwrench to make you remember the book more than it fit the tone of the rest of the story.
2007-02-05 02:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by suzykew70 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I loved it too,it's not the easiest read but it certainly had me fascinated. I haven't seen the film, I was worried it might be a bit flat after reading the book.
2007-02-06 03:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by 'H' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many tree species in it - typical of Americans who want to do Fine Writing. It was also a bit too reverent to me - I wanted a bit of raping and murdering at the end.
2007-02-05 06:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No..it is very engaging..and then the end is such a damp squib...
I'm afraid I put the book down thinking .."what a waste of time". It had no resolution.
2007-02-05 09:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by i_am_jean_s 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO. But I loved the movie!
2007-02-05 03:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by Nibbles 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋