Dreamgirls Book.
Dreamgirls Book.
#1Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 12:28am
I was lookin at barnes and nobles today and I came across a Dreamgirls book that was written for the movie. I was just curious has anybody read it?
The Dreamgirls Book
Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall
#1re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 12:35amI was in a bookstore today, and wsa wondering the same thing. Maybe I'll buy it.
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#3re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 12:52amIs it an actual novel or just like a picture book?
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#4re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 1:03amNovel, I believe.
One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#5re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 1:38amYeah novel. But it was written for the movie.
Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall
#6re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 1:58am
Here is an excerpt
http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780061231445/Dreamgirls/excerpt.aspx
Nothing I personally would spend my money on.
#7re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 2:00amThat sounds good. I think I might get the book.
Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall
#8re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 2:30amIsn't it just a novelization of the movie?
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Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#9re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/5/06 at 2:35amYeah. i usually hate those books.
Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall
Casey3
Chorus Member Joined: 9/28/06
#10re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/6/06 at 9:23amI bought it last Tuesday and haven't put it down since!!!! It is such a good read, and only makes me want to see the film more. I've been told that the film differs much from the book (backstory details and such) so I'm sure neither will take away from the other. Get it!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so good!!!!!!!!!!!!
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#11re: Dreamgirls Book.
Posted: 11/6/06 at 9:44am
It's basically a paperback novelization based on Bill Condon's screenplay for the film, so it's faithful to the film-adaption.
It does not differ from the film at all, just expands on the characters with backstories, which the film couldn't do, for obvious reasons.
Since it's a simple paperback, it's an easy read -- and a GREAT one, too...and at $6.99, you can't lose. 
A hardback photo/coffee table book: DREAMGIRLS: The Movie Musical, will be released on December 22, 2006.
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