Loved the movie ~ HATE the book

Rating: Null/10 (28 August 2004)

I just watched to movie for the first time a few weeks ago. Loved it! Have watched it 3 times. Usually do not like war movies, but this one has a breathe-taking love story that goes along with it. Could watch it over and over. Love Ruby and the look in Inman's eyes when he looks at Ada. Since the movie was based on a book, I thought, the books are always better, I am going to read it. Got the book and HATED it. There is so much that is different in the book - all things that just mess up the story! How they meet is different, the town and people are different. Throughout the book Inman and Ada hardly ever say anything about each other. They are suppose to be long lost loves returning to each other/waiting, longing for each other. In the book Inman is just returning to his home. Ada is always talking and being reminded about her dead dad - not about Inman! Ada only writes to Inman 3 times in the book, and there is no breath-taking kiss before he leaves for war
If you are thinking about reading this book - skip it - watch the movie again! :)