Eileen the book has a thick layer of sour grime over every page, and I was shocked at how much less disgusting this movie was. So much easier to digest than I expected. Casting McKenzie as Eileen created an easier path to forgiveness/understanding for the character than I think the viewer needs- the actress is so youthful and beautiful, and without her narration I think she has a sweetness that simplifies the story.
I read the book with a high fever a few years ago and watched the movie on painkillers so I’m not confident in any of my opinions here.
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