It’s one of my all-time favorites too. I’ve watched it many times, but the last time was, sheesh, probably 6-7 years ago.
I read the book too. Sold my copy of it on Ebay last year. I read the book after seeing the movie and I was befuddled as to how they ever figured out a way to make it into a movie.
I only got halfway through the book. One of those rare events where the movie is better.