Many of the low reviews for this movie talk about how much different it is from the book; it is somewhat different but that is true with many books that are made into movies, you just have to watch with that in mind. Don't expect it to be the exact same. I have read and watched this story and I love both of them. It is kind of like an original version of the movie "Inside out". The movie causes you to appreciate emotion and I really love that part of it. It also has elements of the courage to do what is right even when most people disagree with you.