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The Notebook (2004): Film vs Book

Film · 2004 · Directed by Nick Cassavetes · Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams

About the film

A love story told by an old man to a woman who has lost her memories.

How close is it to the book?

Close to the book

The film follows the book's frame and main events.

Read or watch first?

The novel is shorter and plainer.

What the book gives you

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

A tender story of lasting love that gently tugs at the heart. Beautiful for a quiet evening and a box of tissues.

Who will like it: Readers who want a classic, heartfelt love story that stays with you.

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