The Girl in the Book

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Daniel V @RT23099562 Oct 4, 2026 Not a "fast paced" movie, but extremely well-written and acted. Emily Van Camp is terrific , as are all the supporting actors . It’s fascinating to watch Alice’s day-to-day life managing work, friends-while living a semi-secret life. Better yet, I liked seeing her realize she’s hitting bottom, as she fights to regain control of her life. See more Lee B @Elenaferrante Aug 20, 2026 I liked this Lolita story but it didn’t address the elephant in the room. Totally unrealistic See more May 17, 2020 I am seeing this movie less as a rom-com and more of survival and finding a voice against sexual abuse all be it amidst the glamour of the NY publishing scene. Let us face it Michael Nyvqvists Milan Daneker character is basically a sexual predator in the guise of a novelist who uses the young (underage) Alice for his own gratification both sexually and literally in his novel. Even Alices parents side with Daneker when confronted. Where does that leave Alice? The reacquaintance with Danekar 15 years on has stirred up unpleasant memories. Confused, angry and reactive she makes irrational choices which alienates her from her friends, family and the love she has finally found in Emmett. She knows she has to work through this to regain the trust, love and respect from those she loves especially Emmett who she does not want to lose. It's a painful process as the fear of rejection cuts like a knife. The cast is absolutely top-notch and Emily Van Camp is wonderful as Alice. She does angst so damn well. Ali Ahn is a standout as the most stable link in Alice's life her best friend Sadie. A predictable ending, but hey kept me enthralled for 2 hours! See more mauro l @Mauro_Lanari Dec 21, 2018 Doesn't anyone really complain about the excessive literariness of stories like this? (Mauro Lanari) See more Aug 13, 2017 Difficult and unflinchingly honest, infuriating and appropriately uncomfortable. It's a less-ambitious Fish Tank, yet I found myself much more engaged with it. I think that's because it's a more full look at how statutory rape can destroy a life; maybe not dramatically or all at once, but subtly and over a lifetime. Nyqvist is so great; slimy, abusive, creepy, and just plain awful. We really didn't know what we had in him. See more Jul 19, 2017 Terrible film. Frustratingly slow pace that never picked up, even for a few minutes. Performances were patchy, dialogue was inconsequential, trajectory of storyline was obvious from the beginning but leadenly eeked out as though it was revelatory. The main character is portrayed as flawed following another's thoughtless actions, but really her narcissism was just looking for something to sling-shot around. Avoid. See more Read all reviews

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