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A Walk in the Woods (2015) Movie vs Book
Film · 2015 · Directed by Ken Kwapis · Starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson
A Walk in the Woods (2015) Movie: Cast and Details
An older writer decides to hike the Appalachian Trail with an old friend.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the spirit and main episodes of Bryson's travel book, with a more comic buddy-film structure.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for Bryson's humor. The film is a gentle comedy.
What the book gives you
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
A funny, easy read that mixes laughs with real information about the trail.
Who will like it: Readers who like humorous travel writing and the outdoors.