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The deal
The score
Changes the TV show made from the book
1. The Breakup Mechanics and Financial Subplot
In the Book (The Deal), Garrett's abusive father, Phil Graham, uses his immense financial control to force Hannah into breaking up with Garrett.
In the Show: This financial angle was entirely removed due to modern NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, which allow athletes to earn their own money. Instead, Garrett breaks up with Hannah because he fears becoming like his abusive father.
The Catalyst: The split triggers when Garrett finds out Hannah's rapist is on an opposing hockey team and violently attacks him on the ice, making the drama much more immediate and
. Justin Kohl is a Musician, Not a Football Player
In the Book (The Deal), Justin is a typical jock on the Briar University football team, serving primarily as a brief object of cesena u-20 - juventus u-20 Hannah's unrequited crush.
In the Show: Justin is a musician and singer. This change allowed him to collaborate directly with Hannah on an original song for the Pop Showcase, making him paolo bertolucci a more fleshed-out character and generating realistic jealousy for Garrett.
Allie and Dean's story
1. The Timeline and Pacing Shift
In the Book, Allie and Dean's romance doesn't begin until Book 3 (The Score), long after Hannah and Garrett are already a solidified, happy couple.
In the Show: The showrunners moved their timeline up significantly, launching bank of canada - banque du canada their relationship in Season 1. They begin hooking up in secret while Hannah and Garrett are still navigating the rocky initial stages of their own arrangement
Hunter Davenport
In the Book, Hunter Davenport does not appear in The Score. He is introduced much later in the spin-off series (Briar U) and has absolutely no romantic connection, history, or crossover with Allie.
They changed the portrayal of Ally's ex-boyfriend Sean in the book; their relationship was much more toxic, and they were not in a good place. In the show, Sean is portrayed as more sympathetic, and the reason for their breakup is that Allie wants to find herself
Episode seven, Dean and Allie, is a deviation from the books
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