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So, reading this book now, it took me a while to get into it. But I think that was partly because of the writing style, and partly because the book just didn't get interesting until about two-thirds of the way in. Therefore I ended up liking the book more than I thought I was going to, but I think I really only enjoyed the last third of the book.
I'm interested in seeing the film now, especially since a new adaptation is set to come out in 2012, and is starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, and possibly Ben Affleck. Overall, though, I think I still have to give this book a medium rating, like a 3 out of 5, because, even though it's considered a major classic, it doesn't rank up there with my favorites.
I know I read it in high school but I really don't remember this book. I don't remember there being that many lead male roles in it either. But hey, Tobey and Leo together again, I bet that would be awesome! I'm willing to reread this one because it is so short. But I do remember when I did read it that I felt like I couldn't follow the story and was scratching my head most of the time. But I'm older and wiser now, so I should be okay right?
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