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Book Reviews of The Piano

The Piano
The Piano
Author: Jane Campion
ISBN-13: 9780786880966
ISBN-10: 0786880961
Publication Date: 7/7/1995
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Miramax Books
Book Type: Paperback
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6 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed The Piano on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I loved the movie, and this is pretty much a play or movie script--a very good representation of the movie.
bellejour avatar reviewed The Piano on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the original screenplay for the fantastic film. It has lots of insights into characterizations and the motivation behind the story. It also has wonderful casting notes and some photographs.
reviewed The Piano on
Helpful Score: 1
Good companion to the movie, as there were subtleties I didn't get, and some of the dialogue was too quiet.
hq avatar reviewed The Piano on
Engrossing. I thought better than the movie...more context.
dreamingtigress avatar reviewed The Piano on + 41 more book reviews
This book was pretty amazing. Found it at the goodwill for 50 cents and decided to give it a whirl and it was well worth it.

This is written in playscript and has a well written story. I couldn't put it down and finished in just a few hours.

If you like romance books you'll like this one and this is coming from someone that stays away from romance books.

Give this book a try; it's well worth the read =^_^+
xserafinx avatar reviewed The Piano on + 78 more book reviews
Campion releases the novel form of her Academy Award-winning screenplay about a mute woman forced into an arranged marriage in 19th-century New Zealand. The book is terrific-beautifully written-great plot and thoroughly enjoyable.