We all enjoyed the book but didn't have much to talk about. We agreed the book was a lighter read.

as many other reviewers note, don't expect this book to be like the movie. The movie was great, but is LOOSELY based on the book. Book is more in depth and you can tell the story more intricately than you could a movie. So be prepared for that and if you liked the movie, you will love the book. I had just finished the new one "rules of magic" so thought it was time to reread the original. Glad I did after the newest one. You pick up on a lot more stuff.
Good read.