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Book Review of A Simple Plan

A Simple Plan
A Simple Plan
Author: Scott Smith
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
reviewed slightly different than the movie; very different ending on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4


If you enjoyed the movie, you'll probably like the book. The movie closely follows the book. I saw the movie long before I read the book, but I felt the movie did a good job of cluing you into the emotions of the characters and their anxieties. Not a lot is added through the written text (which is rare between a book and a movie, since in the written word the author can explore the inner thoughts of the character and voice commentary about the characters). The ending of the book and the movie are different enough that you'll be glad you read the book.