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		lberk 32 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What Are You Reading? How did you like the book (compared to the movie)?

jorisboris 32 days ago [–]

I like the old world charm

The book was written in the 50s, its way slower than the movie (though still a short read). Some things from the movie plot are the same

I love details like how difficult it was to get something communicated across a border only 75 years ago

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