In addition, Halls screenplay largely sticks to the original dialogue in Hoovers novel.

In addition, there are some lines by Lily when she first meets Ryle that dont exactly hit.

References come across a little disjointed as the characters were aged up from Hoovers novel.

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Ryles absence may also be felt in a scene that discloses a tragic event in his past.

The story plays very well to that angle.

The first instance entails Ryle leaving a frittata in the oven too long for breakfast.

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In between the first and second altercations, Lily marries Ryle.

In addition to this directorial vision, Baldoni brings humanity and emotion to a character with unforgivable behavior.

As Lily, Lively balances empathy and assertion.

Her grace and calmness give way to quiet resolve as Lily faces down her and Ryles demons.

Sklenar takes on the stoic nature of Atlas with ease.

Complicated relationships are a theme throughout Hoovers work.

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This installment, though, stays powerful with the choice to keep Lily independent at its conclusion.