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Shermann

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2. I should add I did read the book when it came out

Reply to Docreed2003 (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 29, 2023, 11:56 AM

Oct 2023

These Stephen King screen adaptations are a mixed bag, this is about as good as it gets. Many are based on novellas, as so much has to be pared down from a full novel.

I just can't get over the Gold Room scene disappointment, but I don't recall how it transpired in the book to be honest.

The Lloyd scene in the original was so iconic and significant. You are seeing the moment where Jack snaps in a way that can't be achieved in a book. This is not that.

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"Doctor Sleep" the book is so much better than the movie Docreed2003 Oct 2023 #1

I should add I did read the book when it came out Shermann Oct 2023 #2

Loved the book, Bayard Oct 2023 #3

Now you've piqued my interest in reading Dr. Sleep FakeNoose Nov 2023 #4