About the book!

I have read White Oleander like 3 times and it is easily 10x better than the movie.
In the movie you just kind of plunge into the relationship between Astrid and her mom but the book really develops their characters and you feel kind of special for being able to witness a relationship like that. Also, in the book you better understand all of her foster families and there are a lot of characters that they didn't even mention in the movie. Finally, you definitely get to see A LOT more of Paul in the book.

This is one of the only movies that I think did its inspiration book a lot of justice. The casting was amazing and I can't imagine a better group of people to represent those characters

I'll lend you the book sometime if you want it!!!!!


*alyce