the idea: capture the personality of a man fighting against his own brain
the ideator: Matthew Quick
I’ve been wanting to watch this movie for a while but never got around to it. Then my roommate gave me the book and, as a person who religiously reads books before seeing their movie versions, I started to read.
I’m almost done and eager to finish, but am already blown away by the skill with which Matthew Quick captures his characters and paints a difficult world through a challenging lens. If you’ve seen the movie and liked it, you should give the book a try. If you haven’t done either, read the book first.
You should always read the book first.