Based on the book. That’s the get out clause. It is 100% nothing like the book. My 9yo said “I don’t remember this bit in the book” all the way through.
That then makes me think. Is the film a ploy to read more? Hopefully. Netflix however funded / endorsed it so my last point is doubtful.
For me and my 9yo especially. This is. Undoubtedly. THEE worst adaptation of any book.