If a book is made into a movie, I make it a point never to see the movie until after I've had a chance to read the book. 100% of the time, I am disappointed by the movie because it seemingly falls short of the brilliant writing.
Tonight, I did it backwards. I haven't read the book, but somehow found myself watching this:
And I loved it; what a powerful and compelling story.
So tell me: is the book even better? Do I need to read it? Because I am a click away from downloading it...
You know there was so hype about this book that when I read it - I thought, good story, nicely written...but...I think the hype really let me down. If you haven't really read many reviews about it, I think you'll enjoy it. It is well written and the story is good. But totally I book I would have downloaded instead of bought a hard copy of.
ReplyDeleteOh MY LANTAAA....Angie read the book! Its one of those books that you cant put down! It started off a tiny bit slow, but once it gets going, IT GOES!!
ReplyDeletei read it about a year and a half ago before it became a movie and popular and all over the world haha but still...fabulous book and made me laugh and cry! You will love it. They did leave out a couple awesome, important scenes in the movie that are in the book!
let me know what you think about it! :-)
xoxox
I really need to watch that.
ReplyDeleteI tried starting the book about 2 years ago but it was hard to read for me because of the southern dialect and language...I just couldn't keep up! I need to watch the movie though!
ReplyDeleteI read the book first, and couldn't put it down. If you enjoy reading, it's just as great as the movie! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the book yet but I have already watched this movie twice! I did hear that the book was a little more dark, and delved into the ugliness of racism a bit more. Hope you are doing well, I have been bad at catching up with my favorite bloggers but I did notice when you added sponsors & I'm so glad you did! You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading the book right now so I'm getting out of here before there's a spoiler comment :) haha
ReplyDeleteDon't download it. I have the book, I'll send it to you. This is a tough one because I have to say, the book and the movie follow pretty darn closely. I read the book several times before the movie came out. I absolutely loved both and would go as far as to say if I were a teacher (especially middle and high school), I would show this movie to all of my students.
ReplyDeleteI would never discourage anyone to read, but in this case, you know the ending, so you've ruined the surprise for yourself. Having said that, I will send you the book if you want to read it.
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I haven't seen the movie yet but I loved the book. I think it was great and I read it in less than a week!
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ReplyDeleteI'm the same way. I actually just finished the book on Sunday and will now see the movie tomorrow night. I thought the book was goooood....but it was so stinking long. I thought it could have had about 100 pages taken out. I get it needs the back stories of everyone and all, but it drug sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI'm with another commenter about the hype, which is why I didn't want to see the movie OR read the book, but I was bored (haha) and finally broke down. I think you'd like it. After watching tomorrow, I'll let you know if doing both is worth it for you. (You're welcome. ;)
(ignore that double comment there...clearly, I saved a comment I left for another blogger..haha sorry. :)
The book is definitely worth reading. I rarely like both a book and its movie equally, but I can honestly say that I loved both!
ReplyDeleteI did the same thing. I watched the movie a few weeks ago and read the book after. I just finished it recently. At first, the book was so similar I wondered why I was reading it, but there are so many other details and parts of the story that are so interesting and some that are a little different than in the movie. Definitely buy it!
ReplyDeleteI say if you love the story in the movie, read the book. The movie does follow the book closely, so you won't miss out on too much by not reading the book, in my opinion. I disagree w/the person who said (well, she heard) the movie delves into racism more than the book. I almost put the book down halfway through because I was horrified with how the help were being treated. It was my book club book (an interesting discussion with retired people of that generation, but from Northern Wisconsin, not the south. Although a woman was help for a wealthy Chicago family and experienced many of the same issues, and they were both the same race). I say if you read it be sure you have at least someone you can discuss the book w/after!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movi, so I can't compare, but the book is great. My one complaint is actually that I think the author didn't push the envelope far enough. The ending kind of leaves you wanting more. I'd definitely recommend the book though, either way :)
ReplyDeleteI watched the movie when I was 3/4 through the book. I know who does that, right? Apparently this girl.
ReplyDeleteI thought both were good and actually haven't finished the book because the movie seemed to follow pretty close to what I had read of the book - which was most of it.
Ahh I'm so glad you loved it! They actually filmed the movie in my hometown--it has been so much fun to watch and see all the sights of Greenwood :)
ReplyDeleteI have the book and haven't read it but the movie is at our $1 theater right now so I think I may have to watch and then read like you!
ReplyDeleteI must confess, I did the same thing. Although I started the book first, I couldn't really get into it. But... the movie kept getting rave reviews so I went to it before I finished the book. Loved the movie, but now I can't seem to bring myself to finish reading it! Sigh...
ReplyDeleteI have heard that the book is fantastic. Personally, I don't know how it could be any better than the movie. It was so so good!
ReplyDeleteI read the book a year+ before I saw the movie, and loved BOTH! There are things that they change in the movie when compared to the book (too many storylines). I have since bought the movie and re-read the book. Both are awesome!!
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