For one of the first times ever, I have to say that the movie is better than the book. Let me explain.

I picked up Breakfast With Scot after reading a review of the book on a GLBT bookstore's website. I'm a huge fan of the movie, so I figure I'd love the book as well. And I did, just not as much as the movie... First of all, the book is written in first person. I, personally, am not that much of a fan of first-person written works. When it comes to fanfiction, I'll skip it altogether. But I gave the book a chance.

The book deviates from the movie in several ways, all of which are pretty enjoyable. The deeper delving into how Scot came to live with Sam and Ed, the more loathing section about Billy (Sam's brother), and more of an interaction between Ed and Scot. It was pretty fun to read - I may be a slow reader, but I read the whole book in less than 24 hours, using only my free time (plane ride, reading before bedtime, etc).

That said, I honestly think the movie has more heart. But I'm still glad that I read this. ( )

They made a movie out of this, but I haven't seen it yet. I read this book before I took a week-long writing course from its author, M. Downing. I didn't think much of the book, but I absolutely fell in love with the man. He is warm, generous, dedicated to writing and smart as hell. I heard him read a passage from the novel later in the week, and his rendition of it changed my mind about the novel. Here's the key to the book: imagine the narrator as a very good, very moral, and very kind gentleman telling you about his life. This softens some of the sections that can otherwise come off as mean-spirited, and renders them good-naturedly satirical, as the author intended,IMHO. ( )

Cute story about gay couple who acquire young boy (11) from dead sister-in-law and have to deal with his differences. ( )

Delightful book. ( )

Less than 200 pages long this was a quick, in-one-sitting read. At first blush I would call this story "quirky" for the simple fact that all of the characters have their issues. What makes this fun to read is how they deal with those issues as well as each other. This is a story about relationships and relating to people around you. The point of view is told from Italian art magazine editor, Ed. Ed and his chiropractor partner, Sam, have become guardians to eleven year old Scot. Scot doesn't fit in for a multitude of reasons. For one, Ed and Sam have never wanted children. For another, Scot is the child of Sam's brother's girlfriend, only the brother is not the biological father. Topping it all of is Scot's unique personality; his affinity for hand soaps and charm bracelets. While Ed and Sam are homosexuals they are not sure how to deal with Scot on any of these levels. As the reader you want them to not only work it out but work it out as a happy ending. ( )