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So what actually happened in Florence when Lucy fainted???!?! It was never explained. Did I miss something?

Tamara A guy got stabbed to death almost right in front of her.

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How does the novel compare to the 1985 film? I absolutely adore the film but I am nervous to read the novel, fearing it may change my view of the story or characters. Is the book better or worse, or about equal to, the film?

Ms Miaow I think you might find the novel not as colourful as the film (which I loved too!),there's quite a bit of philosophy and soul searching which couldn'tâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI think you might find the novel not as colourful as the film (which I loved too!),there's quite a bit of philosophy and soul searching which couldn't all fit in the film.
But I would say that the film was quite faithful to the book,a few exceptions like George had black hair in the book,Cecil was fair I think!
But the book won't change your view of the characters/story,and definitely a safe read.(less)

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is this book suitable for 12-year-old girls?

Phil Vivian Every 12-year-old girl, every reader is different. It really depends on the individual but I would not dismiss it as a suitable and enjoyable read.

â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðEvery 12-year-old girl, every reader is different. It really depends on the individual but I would not dismiss it as a suitable and enjoyable read.

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Is the ending the same in the book as in the movie?

martha harrison Yep the endings are the same just more detailed in the book

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I have it in Spanish. Is it worth reading this translation or should I buy it and read it in English only? I must add I'm a native Spanish speaker.

Lieselotte I'm a native Dutch speaker and read the book both in English and in Duth, first in English than in Dutch. I did prefer the English version but that miâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI'm a native Dutch speaker and read the book both in English and in Duth, first in English than in Dutch. I did prefer the English version but that might be personal taste since I prefer reading books in their original language. However the translated version was quite good, it's just that the typical British atmosphere in the book and the humour surrounding it comes through better in the English version. So I don't think it's a problem reading the book first in Spanish and afterwards in English. However, since I can't read Spanish, I can't tell you anything about the quality of translation.... Enjoy the book, it is quite lovely and one of my favourites!(less)

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