[*Peachy*]

My mum took me to see the film of this last year, so I decided to read the book as well.

This book was written fantastically, through the eyes of 2 daughters, a mother, father, brother and solicitor. At times I found this book hard to follow but seeing the film I think helped me understand a little more about the story.

Full of emotion and heatache Jodi Picoult grabs the reader right from the beginning and does not let go until the end. I read this book in less than a day because quite simply I had to read on.

Thouroughly worth a read but be warned, have tissues.

[halliclone]

My wife has just finished this one, she also raved about it. I might give it a go if there is nothing decent on the box this evening!

[caramel101]

should i read the book first or watch the movie first please?

[*Peachy*]

I'd watch the film first, it makes the book easier to follow, but gives more detail than the film. Make sure you have tissues handy though!

[big bertha]

I find most of her books very detailed and long winded but still keep reading them.
Definitely a holiday read for me.

[*Peachy*]

I didn't like Songs of a Humpback Whale very much, very long winded and very hard to get to grips with

[Stardust]

I loved both the book and the film (and cried at both lol) but I didn't like the way Hollywood couldn't deal with the sad ending of the book and had to change it. I thought it had a huge impact in the book.

I bet you were shocked when you got to the end of the book with it been so different to the film?? I read the book first.

[Xisgil]

yay, I've just read the synopsis and you're right I should prepare my tissue paper. Would try to find a copy of the movie this weekend and I will try to share my experience. Thanks for sharing...