Maddy doesn’t visit Carla’s house before the Hawaii trip. In the book, her mom makes a fuss about how she could have gotten sick but Maddy doesn't actually fall ill.ħ. Maddy gets sick after she runs out of the house to defend Olly from his dad.

It’s not technically real life but it does mean you see them speaking to one another in person more than you do while reading.Ħ. This is just the nature of watching a movie instead of reading a book, but since Maddy and Olly initially communicate via text and email only, the movie dramatizes those interactions in a realized version of Maddy’s architectural models. They’re not exactly BFFs but they do seem to have a closer relationship.ĥ. Book Carla mentions her daughter several times, especially when she can tell that Maddy’s behaving like a typical teen, but in the movie, you see her coming over to the Whittier household and hanging out with Maddy. Carla’s daughter is a much bigger presence. She doesn’t mention having internet friends (though her hilarious Tumblr book reviews are still a thing).Ĥ.

Maddy’s isolation is pretty complete in the book but it’s even starker on screen. Maddy doesn’t really talk to anyone else online. There's a scene in the movie where Maddy does a handstand in the sun room, but she isn't guided by a Spider-Man-esque Olly, as she is in the book.ģ. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playĢ.

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