The Heights by Peter Hedges

Peter Hedges wrote both the book and the screenplay "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." which is one of my favorite movies of all time. And he was the writer/director of "Pieces of April" and "Dan in Real Life." So I knew he would offer a novel that was quirky, clever, funny and poignant. And I was not disappointed.
The novel is about marriage, family, temptation, infidelity, and trust.  The story shifts back and forth between Tim, the husband, and Kate, the wife, telling the story. It amazed me how well Mr. Hedges could "speak" as Kate so realistically....tell the story from the woman's point of view and sound just like a woman.
The life he describes, even though it takes place in Brooklyn Heights, is much like suburbia or a small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. The women gossip and get together at the local Starbucks or other coffee shop. They are especially gossipy when the new rich family moves to "the Heights" and the wife is not only rich but beautiful.
Tim and Kate have the perfect ordinary marriage. The author puts them through a test that turns everything they have upside down. Do they survivie? You'll have to read the book to find out.
It's a quick and enjoyable read. Now I hear it's being made into a movie and the author is adapting the screenplay, producing and directing. I look forward to it. Now I am speculating.....who will play Kate? Tim and most important - Anna?