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Title: Disappointed with Updike's tale.
Review: There is often a lure to read a book that is the basis of a new movie, and that call has led to reading some outstanding works of fiction. I usually read the book first and often end up skipping the movie. "Oil!" however was a complete disappointment. The broad strokes of the book are engaging and the first third is inviting with dynamic characters in an urgent Southern California environment. And then nothing interesting happens from there... It becomes a poorly told story of a privileged young man's growing disdain for capitalism. If you read the book after seeing the film - you will be disappointed. Kasey Cotulla
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