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Dull_Banana5349 t1_iy9xa38 wrote

I thought it was dreadful, and after all the hype I was so disappointed as I wanted to enjoy it. I didn't warm to the main character either. I did finish as it was for book group, but it was hard going.

It was basically a poor version of It's a Wonderful Life.

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osuchicka913 t1_iyakb10 wrote

I hated it as well. It made me so mad it took place in Bedford when It’s a Wonderful Life took place in Bedford Falls… it just felt like a poor copy.

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ItsJOVANI t1_iyaz1k6 wrote

Ahhh, it’s a wonderful life is a great comparison! I told my friend it reminded me of A Christmas Carol also. I read it all in one afternoon which helped me get through it, but I don’t know if I would have bothered if I hadn’t been home sick that day

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northstar599 t1_iyd96s0 wrote

I couldn't stand the book. It makes so much sense now that's you've made that connection... Also hate that movie. Lol

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Dull_Banana5349 t1_iydf8rg wrote

Oh I love the film, but I always expect more from a book. Things that spark my imagination. I felt like I was being spoon fed what to think and feel.

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