In the book, he is Exclamation Point Ethan he is “like a hermaphrodite… in a CK One asexual cologne 1992 sort of way” (the painful specificity is real and a definite nod to Kepnes). The series’ characterization of Ethan is also very different to Kepnes’. In fact, Ethan doesn’t work at the bookstore until much later- at the same time Beck is hired. This new neighboring family probably compensates for the disappearance in the series of Curtis (who is the original reason for Joe getting beaten up by the way): a “high school kid” who also works at Mooney’s Bookshop (initially anyway- until Joe fired him). The danger of Joe’s influence is highlighted as, whilst Paco not only reflects a younger Joe, it is hinted that Joe’s homicidal and violent tendencies could also be imprinted onto Paco (who looks uncannily like a younger version of Joe). Mooney (played by Mark Blum) – whose mantra of “gently (not ‘Carefully’ like in the series) Joseph” sticks with Joe. Through Paco, the series transmits Joe’s experience with Mr. Read YOU (and I strongly urge you to) and there is no neighboring family to Joe’s stingy, collectible typewriter-filled flat (typewriters also being something more emphasized in the book). Spoiler alert: beware as I (unapologetically) spoil major events from both the book and series (season one): 1. Here are just five ways in which the Netflix Original series differs to the bestselling thriller. How does the dramatization of ‘YOU’ differ to the book? Despite being a “beautifully crafted thriller” (People) which is “both original and compelling” (Daily Mail), the series diverts from the book. The first person narrative is no more prominent than in the tantalizingly well-written book the whole of season one is based on: Caroline Kepnes’ YOU, written in 2014, and the reviews are even more sparkling. An emotional rollercoaster, YOU is in the perspective of Joe (played by Penn Badgley): a creepy yet strangely lovable stalker.
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