Book vs. Film: Our Souls at Night Posted by Kate W in Book vs Film and tagged with film, Kent Haruf, movie December 7, 2017 Book. for the beautifully captured interior lives of Addie and Louis for its quiet, melancholy tone Book here. Film here. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
The book is perfection, and as you say, so much is on the characters interior lives, I think a film would struggle to capture that. Loading... Reply
I loved this book. I didn’t know there was a movie, but I’m not sure I feel the need to see it. Loading... Reply
Agreed. I thought the movie was lovely in parts, but it’s a different ending, which is critical to the whole point of the book. Typical ‘make it nice’ movie making. Loading... Reply
The book is perfection, and as you say, so much is on the characters interior lives, I think a film would struggle to capture that.
Can’t bring myself to see the film. The book is, indeed, perfection.
I loved this book. I didn’t know there was a movie, but I’m not sure I feel the need to see it.
I love the book so much. I’m really looking forward to seeing the movie too.
Agreed. I thought the movie was lovely in parts, but it’s a different ending, which is critical to the whole point of the book. Typical ‘make it nice’ movie making.