i love the books of course, , but it failed to meet my expectations. The director completley changed the story, leaving out all the important scenes and details, If you want to enjoy this movie i suggest NOT reading the book first because if you do you too will just be disapointed. they added some scenes that took away from the plot .. the only good part of the movie was that the casting was all spot on and the actors and director did an excellent job capturing the awkwardness of the characters, . but it was definitely not worth the hype or waiting outside in 29 degree wheather for an hour and a half to see it. I am so beyond dissapointed. If i saw it again i would not want to pay for it, its not worth it.