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bif

(24,132 posts) Sun Aug 25, 2024, 08:49 AM Aug 2024

Watched "The Boys in the Boat" last night.

Some books just shouldn't be turned into movies. While it was good, it didn't hold a candle to an absolutely amazing and epic book.

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Watched "The Boys in the Boat" last night. (Original Post) bif Aug 2024 OP

I've heard the same from people who read the book MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #1

That's what I've heard Lefta Dissenter Aug 2024 #2

It's a beautiful book and a real page turner. bif Aug 2024 #3

The actual 1936 race is on YouTube central scrutinizer Aug 2024 #4

MaryMagdaline

(7,911 posts)

1. I've heard the same from people who read the book

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 08:53 AM

Aug 2024

I did enjoy the movie, though, and I’m glad I learned their story. Especially interesting to me was how rich Ivy League schools had power over Olympic seating in rowing.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,657 posts)

2. That's what I've heard

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 08:54 AM

Aug 2024

That’s what I’ve heard from others who have read the book before seeing the movie. I have the book sitting here - picked it up from the Little Free Library! I haven’t gotten to reading it yet, though! I’m really looking forward to it!