As Cool As I Am

This book held my attention, but it was nothing amazing. The movie, on the other hand, was very sweet. I have a big weak spot for Claire Danes.

Lucy's "complete buzz" haircut is left out of the film. I can understand why, but it was a major part of the book and I feel like maybe they could have worked it in somehow. She does mention she might get a buzz to Kenny, but she never does.

Although Lucy's father's character seems to be true to the book, her mother (Claire Danes) is much more sympathetic in the movie. She reaches out to Lucy, and tries to form a bond with her. But Lucy has surpassed her in maturity, and that makes the relationship tough. When Lainee leaves / abandons Lucy in the end, the film showed a very different scene. Lainee is struggling mightily, and does not want to leave. The main difference is that Lucy gives her permission. Although Lainee swears "2 weeks", we can tell that Lucy assumes it will be longer.

In the book, Lucy then tries to "sexy up" for the owner of the restaurant where she is left. This is left out of the movie. Also, the restaurant owner does not invite her to stay (as he does in the book), but we do get the feeling that she might stay and cook for him. (btw, how many facelifts has Henry Fonda had? whoa)

I think the film is giving us a similar message to the book, but it is trying to be more straightforward, and even maybe let us forgive Lucy's parents. (esp the mom)This book held my attention, but it was nothing amazing. The movie, on the other hand, was very sweet. I have a big weak spot for Claire Danes.

Lucy's "complete buzz" haircut is left out of the film. I can understand why, but it was a major part of the book and I feel like maybe they could have worked it in somehow. She does mention she might get a buzz to Kenny, but she never does.

Although Lucy's father's character seems to be true to the book, her mother (Claire Danes) is much more sympathetic in the movie. She reaches out to Lucy, and tries to form a bond with her. But Lucy has surpassed her in maturity, and that makes the relationship tough. When Lainee leaves / abandons Lucy in the end, the film showed a very different scene. Lainee is struggling mightily, and does not want to leave. The main difference is that Lucy gives her permission. Although Lainee swears "2 weeks", we can tell that Lucy assumes it will be longer.

In the book, Lucy then tries to "sexy up" for the owner of the restaurant where she is left. This is left out of the movie. Also, the restaurant owner does not invite her to stay (as he does in the book), but we do get the feeling that she might stay and cook for him. (btw, how many facelifts has Henry Fonda had? whoa)

I think the film is giving us a similar message to the book, but it is trying to be more straightforward, and even maybe let us forgive Lucy's parents. (esp the mom)