Scan barcode
kgstuckinabook's review against another edition
3.0
I watched the movie first, and I don't recommend watching any book turned movie first. I'm an advocate for reading before seeing it on the big screen, but I didn't get a chance to this time. I absolutely loved the movie, so I thought that I needed to read the book, of course.
It was great to be able to dive deeper into the depths of Pat and find out his inner most thoughts, especially when it comes to Nikki. Movies usually don't allow you to hear a character's thoughts, so books are always great at those details. Even though it's slightly different than the movie, it's quite enjoyable, and I found myself wanting to keep flipping through the pages. The fact that Pat had a mental illness was even more captivating, because I was able to see inside his mind throughout the book, and while some chapters I rooted for him, other chapters I wanted to shake him and tell him he couldn't possibly have those thoughts! Pat's journey is a long one, and by no means do I think his journey got easier after that kiss, but I do think he found someone that could help him through life, someone to help him control his thoughts, and help him understand. Some people just need more than others.
It was great to be able to dive deeper into the depths of Pat and find out his inner most thoughts, especially when it comes to Nikki. Movies usually don't allow you to hear a character's thoughts, so books are always great at those details. Even though it's slightly different than the movie, it's quite enjoyable, and I found myself wanting to keep flipping through the pages. The fact that Pat had a mental illness was even more captivating, because I was able to see inside his mind throughout the book, and while some chapters I rooted for him, other chapters I wanted to shake him and tell him he couldn't possibly have those thoughts! Pat's journey is a long one, and by no means do I think his journey got easier after that kiss, but I do think he found someone that could help him through life, someone to help him control his thoughts, and help him understand. Some people just need more than others.
jleone1002's review against another edition
4.0
If you're looking for a quick, funny, and touching read, this is it. At times it can be frustrating, but that's only because you're rooting for this guy with all you have, and you want him to pull through his problems. Some of the relationships in this book are really special, but the one that stands out most to me is between the protagonist and his therapist. Some of their interactions almost brought me to tears. Really good book!
jonimnewman's review against another edition
5.0
This book helped me understand my own struggles with depression. I loved it.
steffers7's review against another edition
4.0
I usually prefer to read a book before seeing a movie, but I had already seen this movie before reading the book. Though the first half was near identical to the movie and the last half was completely different, I quite enjoyed this book.
hmalones's review against another edition
5.0
Silver Linings Playbook is one of my favorite movies, so I wanted to read this. As always, there are differences, but I still love both, even though the story had to be done differently for the movie. I absolutely LOVE the relationship between Pat and Tiffany and I love Pat in general. You will root for him too. Definitely one of my favorites.
karlijnvana's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. Just loved it. Especially having had 'problems' myself, everything is so easy to relate to.
lormclor's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous book! I saw the movie but wanted to know the entire story and it was well worth the time. I actually listened to the audio and the reader was phenominal.
awayfarer's review against another edition
4.0
thought the book was much better than the movie. read the book first - but it definitely gave more background and told more of the story - and told it better!
andreahrome's review against another edition
Enjoyed the story, and especially the point of view from which it was told. I saw the movie first, so that was very difficult to get out of my head as I was reading- and there were definitely some major differences. The book was more realistic, and it was really insightful to see what was going on in Pat's head the whole time. I liked Robert DeNiro's character better than the father in the book, who was just kind of there, and very frustrating. I would recommend, but this isn't one I'd keep on my shelf and read again and again.