A review by hayleyg84
Travelling to Infinity by Jane Hawking

3.0

I loved the film based on this book and so I was eager to read this to compare. I was interested in spottjng differences between the real life story and the Hollywood retelling. The film version was simplified and presented a much simplified and shortened version of the relationship between Jane and Jonathan. My biggest problem with this book is how much it changed my view of Jane. For some reason, I found her much harder to like and sympathise with than in the film. This is not because of her choices but more because of her perspective seemed so bitter. I found it difficult to believe that everyone (Stephen, her inlaws, the nurses) was so against her and had such a lack of understanding. Also, after reading the book I do not feel like I have gained any understanding about Stephen and his personality.