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tsh87 t1_ja8zyct wrote

Have you ever read a book and thought "this was written to be made into a tv show?"

That's how I feel about this book. I loved reading it, blew through it in like three days. But the way it was written... it felt like a book was not the intended medium.

But maybe I'm reading too much into it. If you're looking for an easy, enjoyable beach read then I give it an A+.

And you're right, I think I would've liked to see a little more of Harry's side.

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therealLKB t1_ja92pia wrote

I believe Netflix picked it up and is going to make it a movie!

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tsh87 t1_ja93oxa wrote

Three of the author's other books have been picked up for series and movies: Daisy Jones and the Six, also One True Loves and Malibu Rising.

So I do wonder if that writing style is intentional. No hate at all if it is. Say what you want about the "beach read" but they sell really well, readers talk about them a lot and studios do take notice. Making money off your writing is hard and it looks like she's making more than a living so I give her all the props.

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therealLKB t1_ja93xql wrote

I agree!

I’m looking forward to watching DJaTS. I really enjoyed that quick read.

I see a lot of people talking about Malibu Rising. I may check that out next!

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Mangoes123456789 t1_jacoj0h wrote

It being a movie is a shame because it would be better as an 8-10 episode limited series.

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arguablyellie t1_jaa43ou wrote

TJR did work in film production for a bit, so I think her style and approach is definitely influenced by that world more than the straightforward literary one. The audiobook is a really good medium for it, three different narrators for the different sections (Monique, Sub Rosa articles and Old Evelyn's recollections), and I agree she probably had half a thought in her head when she was writing how it could be adapted, with the knowledge, connections and experience she has.

I do love her work as a sort of middle ground for me in terms of feeling a little deeper than just a simple beach read, but not a full on philosophical, leaves you questioning something novel. I can think about fame and the world of celebrities and how she portrays it- and then I can just shut the book and move on with my life.

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nashamagirl99 t1_ja9kqtg wrote

I think that might be one of the things I liked so much about it. It was easy to imagine a movie unfolding in my head.

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tsh87 t1_ja9l5gw wrote

You know, now that you say that, I realize that I'm one of those people who can visualize while I read, seeing images. It's why I've never minded dialogue heavy books.

And if you're someone whose mind doesn't work that way then it'd probably make this book a lot less enjoyable. Might've played a role in the mixed reviews.

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nashamagirl99 t1_ja9mogc wrote

I’m not a heavily visual reader but I sort of see snapshots and pause a lot to focus on imagining/“directing” things. I love anything with costume descriptions.

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af21_ t1_jaazbsr wrote

I agree with you! There are some books that should be made on the screen and this is such a great storyline to make it on tv or film! I almost had the same feeling with A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. With the same multiple characters and backstories. The only difference is that, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was able to capture the reader's attention 100%, from start to end and The Goon Squad was just too much to grasp with all the different characters and time flashbacks. It really is the book you wouldn't want to put down even if you have to come to work the following morning, lol. I am yearning to feel the feeling it again after reading The Seven Husbands few years ago.

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