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Movie · 2016

Is Heal the Living based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Heal the Living is based on the book Mend the Living by Maylis de Kerangal (2013).

The movie was released in 2016.

The book behind Heal the Living

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Mend the Living

by Maylis de Kerangal · first published 2013 · contemporary literature

2013 novel by Maylis de Kerangal.

Common questions

Is Heal the Living based on a book?

Yes. Heal the Living is based on the book Mend the Living by Maylis de Kerangal (2013).

Who wrote the book Heal the Living is based on?

Mend the Living was written by Maylis de Kerangal and first published in 2013.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mend the Living before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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