[cinoman]

Oh, Anjelika.
I have a confession to make. I've moved on. I'm now on page 584. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've gone that far. On the bright side, I can tell you that it gets better. That's all I'll say. I think the second half of the book is much better reading. Again, I have to say that I agree with what you say. It's always been my policy that the book is better than the movie (in whatever case). I was reading a section and I just wondered how they would incorporate it into the movie (if, or rather, when they make it).
Anyway, don't be discouraged. I'm your cheering squad. Go, Anjelika - you can make it!!!