A review by rochelle_reads
Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

·=»‡«=·Mini Review·=»‡«=· 

Quick. Bland. Underwhelmed.

This is one of my all time favourite movies so when I heard it had been adapted into a book, I had to read it. The book very much follows the film with very few changes or added flourishes which I think actually makes it lose something. The description isn’t particularly vivid or exciting and heavily relies on your knowledge of the movie representational carry it along. 
Overall, I shed a tear but I wasn’t as overwhelmed with emotion as I am every time I see it on screen. Robin Williams’ charming character, who holds such a special place in my teacher heart, can’t be replicated on the page it seems; and this serves as a quick read to fill a short space of time as opposed to sharing the emotional experience of the movie. 
Rating: 👩🏻‍🏫👩🏻‍🏫👩🏻‍🏫
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