I did not read the book so I'm going in without book bias here. I understand why people liked this movie as there are some genuinely good scenes but I'm unable to say the same. The story follows less like Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and more like any adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel. Regardless of my personal feelings about it I will warn anyone interested in seeing this movie: there's not one but TWO GRAPHIC SCENES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DUBIOUS/ NON CONSENT. Please keep this in mind.