I read this book because of the movie. Of course, half the folk who read the book in the last few months probably read it for the same reason. I am sure that the movie is going to be good. The story has definite cinematic possibilities. 
 The story is cute and fun to read. If I was still reading to my kids, it would have been a good book to pick. However, at 24 and 19, they pick their own books. 
 I am glad I read this and will enjoy the movie (I hope) when it hits TV.