The Time Traveler's wife

You'll get info here on IMDB (it's great for finding out about future films)

Read the book first, I need to get a new copy as mine is looking a bit tatty and falling apart now! I want to go read it again, couldn't put it down during the summer in 2007 and almost missed a few ends of my archery comp while reading it ?

J

You have to read the book first, it's fab!

I know nothing about the film, but the book was fabulous. I loved it - it had me sobbing out loud towards the end and I had real problems putting it down. Definitely read the book before seeing the film, I 'm not sure how well it will translate onto the big screen but I will certainly give it a go as I loved the story that much.

I don't know much about the film but I really enjoyed the book. Go get it! I'm worried that I won't enjoy the film half as much.

I'd read the book first. I'll watch the film when it comes out but it's hard to see how it can do justice to the book. Also you will have to read it more than once, I certainly missed or didn't understand quite a few bits on my first read. Try your local charity shop, it's often on the shelves in mine.

I've found it cheaper on the Waterstones website so I've ordered it.

Just finished Do you remember me? By Sophie Kinsella and really enjoyed that - think it's the best one she's done.

I don't want to watch the film, I loved the book and I really can't see how the film will be any where near as good. I might wait for hitchers reviews.

I'm quite looking forward to the film, but I don't expect it to be half as good as the book. It's well worth a read - I've reread it several times and it still makes me cry every time.

Me too, read it three or four times and I love it, it's just so beautiful.

I read about the first 50 pages of the book and just couldn't get into it at all. Does it pick up after that, or is it just not my 'thing'?

I am another who loved the book, I was just thinking the other day I must read it again. Not sure whether I will go and see the film I just cannot imagine it translating well to the big screen.

I just can't see Eric Bana as Henry, it so doesn't work

We read it for my bookclub and it really divided option. I absolutely loved the book and there were certain scenes which just broke my heart - I was sobbing like an idiot at the last scene!

Having said that, without exception I have always been disappointed by a film adaption of a book, whereas coming to a book after a film always adds texture and depth. If you are thinking of going to see it at the cinema, save the book for afterwards!

I tend to lurk, but this topic has brought me out! I adore this book. I'm glad you've decided to read it first. I never get emotional whilst reading books, apart from when reading this one. A mate of mine absolutely hated it, so that mirrors what Lalu was saying. Bit of a 'marmite' book, I think. I cannot see me watching the film, if it does indeed transpire. I just loved Henry and Claire too much. I have visions of how they are in my head, and I don't think anyone could live up to how I imagine them to be!

For me, the only book I've read where the character's matched up to how I imagined them, was the Lord Of The Rings [geek icon]

I loved the book and agree, I can't see how the film could ever live up to it. I will watch it though, out of curiosity.

I always think if you read the book first, you're always disappointed with the film but if you watch the film first, it'll never grab you as much as the book.

I did'nt enjoy the book but made it to the end huffed about how much guff I though it was and then gave it to my friend, who loved it.?

What Katchoo said - I found it mind numbing!

Nope. I read to the end despite not enjoying the start, and no, if the start is not your thing, the rest of it won't be.

I'm another that just couldn't get into it. i did however read it all but I thought it was rubbish. ?

I sobbed my socks off reading this book. I won't say why as it would be a bit of a spoiler. A wonderful book.

I know this thread is a month old, but I've just finished reading it and feel in mourning for the characters because I miss them and I'm sorry I've finished it. Does that make me tragic or mad? ?

Having clicked on the film preview link, my first thought was, 'why have they cast Clare as a brunette?' Henry loves her red hair so much, he almost has a seperate love affair just with her hair, so Clare HAS to be a red head, I simply can't imagine her any other way.

Plus to me, Gomez is a big burly, blond rugby player type. All wrong I tell you.

This is exactly the reason why I hate seeing a film if I have read the book first - I spend most of my time getting irritated that it doesn't match how I imagined things ?

I loved the book, but I know what you mean about doing both.

This is one I would definately read the book though.

Totally. As much as I like Daniel Craig as an actor, as Lord Asriel in the Golden Compass, so, so wrong.

I've read it and enjoyed it immensly. However, I am dubious that film version would work.

The only films that I thought did justice to the book were Trainspotting (although book was better) and 1984 with John Hurt.