A rare thing happened to me ... I enjoyed the movie more than the book! Actually, this was also a rare instance where I saw the flick before reading the tome, so perhaps I was swayed by my love for the actors.

All that aside, Silver Linings was a quick, thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved Pat People's thoughts on life, his family, his mental illness, and therapy. As a Packer's fan, I also enjoyed reading about the herd mentality that takes over football fans (the Eagles, or Birds, in this case). Matthew Quick used repetive language well in this book, and I will now never forget the saying "trying to be kind rather than being right."

Tiffany was my main gripe; she is much better portrayed in the movie by Jennifer Lawrence.

I'd be happy to discuss if someone has read the book first then seen the movie.