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The Shipping News (2001): Film vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Lasse Hallström · Starring Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore
About the film
A shy man moves to a cold island in Newfoundland to start over with his daughter.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's story and trims its comic detail and local tall tales.
Read or watch first?
The novel is wry and rewards a slow read.
What the book gives you
The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Salty humor, vivid weather and a gentle hero finding his footing. A cozy-yet-wild escape to the Newfoundland coast.
Who will like it: Readers who like quirky, atmospheric stories about a fresh start in a rugged place.