Hey Willie, the book is different more at the end than anything. It is really weird though. But, it is still a great book. I have only found ONE book where the movie is better than the book. And that is the book " A Walk To Remember." I LOVE the movie, and I liked the book too. But the book is so different, and wasn't as touching or great. I was surprised at the end, because I thought that it would be better than the movie.. but nope. The movie was better. I must say though. I can't decide if the book or the movie is better on " The Horse Whisperer." It will probably be the book.