“Wonder Boys” is one of my favorite movies. When I first saw the movie, though, I didn’t know about the novel. I discovered it sometime later and have owned a copy for years, but I’ve been afraid to read it because I didn’t want to hate the novel, or have it somehow alter my love of the movie. I love the book. I feel like I got to know Grady, James, and Terry on different level and I think I relate to them even more. Chabon’s writing style is also pleasantly quirky. It’s smart, witty, and nuanced. Honestly, the novel was everything I hoped it would be, and more, in terms of character, story, and writing.