Is the Secret Life of Bees Movie very similar to the book?

[xflipzpridex]

I know that a lot of movie's that are based off of the book are usually completely different or leave a lot of stuff out. Is the Secret Life of Bees like this? I have to read the book, but was wondering if I could just watch the movie.

 

[meggie]

yeah, but I like the book better

 

[destinee g]

im not sure. but that movie was really really good! i loved it!