Finally, I read it, after watching the movie so many times. The book is very well done and I can now see why they tried to make me read it in high school. If only I did. Er, maybe I did. I don't remember. I think I started it and never finished. At any rate, I'd recommend it. The characters are superb and very engaging, if not extremely frustrating with their decisions. Ah, if only they'd listen to me!