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The Silver Linings Playbook

  • October 10, 2014
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The Silver Linings Playbook
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In some ways the fact this book went on to become an international Oscar winning movie takes light off the brilliance of the book.
There are differences. But the characters are the same. They are real, flawed, frightened and lovable. They are hanging on to the edges of sanity, hoping to propel their souls forward each day, while coping with grief and depression.
I love Pat Peoples. He may be may favorite character in a book since Ann Grant in EVENING. (I have a list, which I am sure you do, too.)
The ending of the book is much more dark, gritty and real with Pat breaking his leg, which forces him to be still.
During this period his memory comes back *this didn’t happen in the movie* and he now faces the ugly truth of what he did and the fact Nikki is really gone.
I loved this ending more because Pat’s journey seems more complete. I love the ending of them standing on the bridge in the winter. I love the ice cold, harsh feeling you feel as a reader that these two characters are on the edge of their lives desperately needing the power of all power♡LOVE.
The last scene is at a park lying down together in the snow as the snowflakes fall and a winter storm is brewing.
Tiffany confesses her need and love for Pat and Pat must contemplate what this means to him.
The last long paragraph where Pat figures out Tiffany is someone he likes and needs, too, gave me chills.
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I am thrilled the book was made into a movie and these characters are tangible on film. But the book goes deeper into their hearts and fears. So when there is a reconciliation, there is a pay off for the reader that you sort of miss in the movie. Deeply moved by the real edgy qualities of the characters. I think in some ways we are all on the edge of our life hoping to find someone that loves us with flaws and all.
5 Star Read. I am reading Matthew Quick’s next adult book, THE GOOD LUCK OF RIGHT NOW.
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