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Susanna Kaysen·1999·Director: James Mangold
70%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.7
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Whoopi Goldberg
The Book
A memoir of Susanna Kaysen's eighteen-month stint at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric facility, following a suicide attempt at age eighteen in the late 1960s.
The Film
Directionless teenager Susanna is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.
Key Differences
The film condenses the timeline and events for dramatic effect. Some characters are composites or exaggerated versions of real people. The book offers a more introspective and detailed account of Susanna's mental state.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film captures the emotional core but simplifies complex themes, making it a good visual companion but less comprehensive than the book. Reading the book first provides deeper understanding of the subject matter.
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