More in the category of "Don't Judge a Book by its Movie": Under the Tuscan Sun , by Frances Mayes, was a delightful read about a couple's adventures restoring an ancient house in the Tuscan countryside, aided by quirky local characters and involving various calamities. The movie took the female character and created a bland, Hollywood romantic comedy for the story, missing all the humour. I can't imagine how Frances felt about it when she saw it.
Another book that is quite different from the movie is Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. Julia Child isn't even in the book, although there are a few excerpts from what appears to be her diary from early in her life. But Julie Powell's writing is funny and familiar, irreverent and irresistible. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I can't wait to get into her new book, Cleaving.
I haven't watched either films but I think I will definitely check out the books.
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