It took me a while to finish this book. I don't know why... 
 (MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD) 
 Before I really start this review, I should let you all know that I watched the movie first. The movie was the reason I chose to read this book. I loved the movie! I thought it was brilliantly done. 
 The book...well it's not like the movie. It's similar, but it's almost a completely different story too. I can point out so many differences between the two: 
 For example--in the movie, Pat actually sees Nikki at the dance competition. In the book, Pat never gets in contact with Nikki and she has completely moved on with her life. 
 The book was great though. It was different in it's own way. The only reason I rated it three stars was probably because I got bored at certain parts. Some parts felt repetitive and others, useless. There was no improvement for certain things. One thing I thought was repeated so many times was probably the story of Pat's father. They kept repeating in the book how horrible he was, and there was no improvement at all for him in the book. 
 Yep... it was an okay book... don't get me wrong though--I do recommend this book :)