With Revolutionary Road, I violated my #1 rule...I watched the movie before I read the book. After the movie ended, I immediately ran and got the book with the hopes that I could delve deeper into issues that were pertinent in my life. I, too, am in a constant skirmish involving my free spirit on the one side and a sedate suburban life on the other.

What I found is that the people who were involved in making this movie stayed very true to Richard Yates' vision...and, Kate Winslet & Leonardo Dicaprio did as well by perfectly capturing the main characters, April & Frank Wheeler. Even though there wasn't significant more material in the book, I am so glad I read it. I love Yates' writing style and I connected even deeper with the theme being able to read and ponder, read on and ponder some more. This is a dark story and not for everyone, but I absolutely loved it and look forward to reading more of Yates' fabulous writing.