While I was doing research for a thesis article, I came across this title and heard positive reviews for its writing content and its affect on literature after its publication. I was not disappointed when I read this book. I was not a huge fan of the film, but I really wanted to try the original story to see where the film came from. I think that it can sometimes be hard to sort through a book that is completely internal and contains essentially only one character, but the thoughts and trials, and behaviors reflected in the main character, were an enthralling exploration into the human mind. The end of the film and the end of the book are completely different. Personally, I think the film should have taken more from the book. The ending was perfect and wonderfully daunting. As far as the other stories within the text, some made me very scared, some just didn't do anything for me. I would absolutely recommend this book for anyone who love science fiction and influential literature.