This movie was very close to the book my sister and I read the book before the movie came out and took my 11 yr old god daughter who hadn't read the book we all LOVED LOVED LOVED it she is now reading the book the movie was a little rushed because of the time frame and it did leave out some great details about the supporting characters that were in the book so they could focus on the love story all in all it was a great transfer from book to movie I am just such a huge fan I wanted more I will definitely see it a few more times I'm plannig on taking my 7 yr old next we all can't wait for all the other movies