Yes, it's also a film starring Jim Carrey. But, while the film shares some similar themes with the book, it has suffered the Hollywood treatment and lost a lot of the charm of the original book.
Written by Danny Wallace, a producer and broadcaster for the BBC, it's a story of self discovery, love and loss, and the perculiarities of my countrymen.
If you're stuck for something to read, I'd reccommend this, if for no other reason than because it's different. There are better reasons, of course, but I don't want to spoil anything. You may find, however, that it puts a real spring in your step. Above all, it's a story about hope.
Friend of mine leant me this book ( I asked and he had to say "yes") before the film came out and i enjoyed it so much i'm going to be recieving it for chirstmas tomorrow so that i can re-read it ( I think it's going to be one of those select few books that will be required to be read once every couple of years). The book is better than the film but i still think the film has it's own merits even if it didn't stick to the book, i like that Danny Wallace has a cameo at the wedding shower party :)
