I don't know if you can read the novel online, but I read it in paperback a long time ago. It has an ending that I thought was quite good, and that is different from any of the movies. But I will tell you what that ending was only if you want me to.
shareI haven't seen an online version. It's still under copyright, so you'd probably have to buy a copy. Just make sure you get the original text. I believe this 1993 edition is one:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Snatchers-Jack-Finney/dp/0899684289
The title/copyright page lists Jack Finney as the author, and the original publication date of this version is shown as 1955.
It is better to be kind than to be clever or good looking. -- Derek
I read an update (year was updated to 1976) years ago
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