After much anticipation, the romantic-drama "Me Before You" was released to theaters on June 3. As a last minute decision, I decided to read Jojo Moyes's novel, which the film is based on, the night before seeing the movie. To my disappointment, I soon discovered that -- as usual -- the book is better than the movie.

This is not to say that "Me Before You" is not worth seeing. Although I do prefer the novel over the film, and although the novel brought me to tears while the movie did not, I still would love to re-watch the movie one day soon. I will still recommend the movie to others. However, along with that, I will recommend reading the book.

If you want the full story of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor's dramatic lives, then you must go to your local bookshop or library and get yourself a copy of the bestselling novel. The book includes so many more important scenes, emotions, and details that will make you better understand Louisa and Will's dynamic. By watching the movie without ever reading the book, you miss so many pieces of the character's lives.

The movie was a fast forward version of what happens in the novel. You get to see what happens once Louisa begins working as a caregiver for Will, and how her life changes, but you don't get the full image. You do not get to see Louisa's family struggles. You do not get to see Louisa's relationship issues, or the betrayal Will feels at times. Movie viewers miss out on the heartbreaking event from Louisa's past, which eventually brings Lou and Will closer together.

In the movie, the romance is pushed. But in the novel, there are fights and bickering. There are good days and bad days. Pieces that are crucial for the story's plot in the novel are missing in the movie. For instance in the film, you don't see all the hard work Lou puts in to try and change Will's mind over his tough decision. You miss out on seeing her innovative ways to make him feel important, independent, and more like himself. You miss out on learning more about quadriplegic limitations, and the technologies and activities that give quadriplegics a sense of normalcy.

Call me crazy, but I was really looking forward to the small, witty details that showed Will's personality. I was hoping to see Lou's face once she sees the short, humorous letter Will mails her. I was excited to see Lou's grandad say, "Birthday Cake?" in the film, because in the novel it is obvious that those words are special and meaningful.

In the novel, little details were different, but those details were important. For instance, Will's hatred of horses in the novel was crucial because after the horse racing scene, he had the opportunity to shed light on the fact that he (and other quadriplegic people) always has decisions made for him, because caregivers think they know best. Caregivers believe they know what their patient does and doesn't like, and what will be fun or helpful. Well, they're wrong. Having a disability does not entitle others to make every decision for you.

I understand that it would be impossible for every scene of the book to be included in the movie. The movie would have to be much, much longer than the hour and fifty-minutes it is. I just wish that more details from the book were included in the movie.

If you would like to peak inside the lives of Louisa and Will, go see "Me Before You," in theaters now. However, if you would like to be apart of the six-month journey of their lives together, grab a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel and get reading. I promise that you'll be brought to tears either route you take.