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White OleanderWhite Oleander
I found the book to be slow, but seeing the characters on the screen made
A River Runs Through ItA River Runs Through It
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Norman MacLean is a great writer, but since he writes a lot about topics that appeal more to men (fly fishing, working for the forest service in the mid-1900s), I didn't connect to his short stories. I did connect to the screen version.
Legends of the FallLegends of the Fall
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I wasn't a big fan of the short story but loved the movie.
All the Pretty HorsesAll the Pretty Horses
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I had a hard time finishing the book (another book I'd recommend more for a man). The movie, on the other hand, kept me thinking for a day or so after viewing it.
Girl With a Pearl EarringGirl With a Pearl Earring
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