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Janet Evanovich·2012·Director: Julie Anne Robinson
55%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
2.7
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara, Daniel Sunjata
The Book
Stephanie Plum, a newly unemployed lingerie buyer, becomes a bounty hunter to make ends meet and tracks down her first skip — a local vice cop charged with murder.
The Film
Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin's bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past.
Key Differences
The film simplifies and changes several plot points to focus more on romantic comedy elements. Stephanie's character is portrayed as less competent and more clumsy than in the book. The tone of the film is lighter and less suspenseful compared to the original mystery novel.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film adaptation loses much of the mystery and suspense that made the book popular, focusing instead on romantic comedy, which may disappoint fans. Therefore, it is recommended to read the book first to appreciate the original story and characters.
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