I wanted to read the book before I saw the movie. I don't think I will see the movie now. Usually the book is better, so I have my doubts about the movie. Although, I really like Michelle Pfiefer. This could easily be an "Oprah" book if that still existed. Most of those books are depressing, although some of them have been very entertaining (i.e., The Pilot's Wife). This book never makes you "feel" good. I did want to read it to find out if it ended better than it started, but I was also disappointed in the ending. I was glad when I finished reading the book.