Book To Movie Or Movie To Book
Hi fellow bookworms!
Hope your all well! Today’s blog post, I’m discussing my thoughts on whether it’s better to read the book before you watch the movie or to watch the movie before you read the book!
At the beginning of this year I borrowed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel DVD from one of my friends; as I had never seen it before. I had the book there waiting to be read, however I decided to watch the movie first. I really enjoyed the film so much so, that I couldn’t wait to read the actual book.
When I finished the book I was really quite disappointed to be totally honest. You can check out my full review Here but basically I just didn’t feel connected to the characters, setting or the story it’s self, I also found that there were some differences from the movie; which I suppose might have thrown me off. Maybe it was because I was trying to visualise the actors and actress’s as I read or maybe it was because I knew what what’s going to happen, I’m not quit sure.
I do feel that watching the film first really spoiled my reading experience of the book. So I think if I ever do this again then I would defiantly read the book first and watch the movie after!
So that’s my thought’s and feelings on book to movie or movie to book, how do you feel about this? Which way round do you tend to do it? As always you know I love to hear your thoughts! So feel free to add your comments!
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Born in London to Greek Cypriot parents Soulla Christodoulou spent much of her childhood living carefree days full of family, school and friends. She was the first in her family to go to University and studied BA Hotel& Catering Management at Portsmouth University. Years later, after having a family of her own she studied again at Middlesex University and has a PGCE in Business studies and an MA in Education.
Firstly before I start my review, I would just like to thank Soulla very much for kindly asking me to read, review and sending me a singed copy no less!!! In return to give my honest thought’s and feeling’s on my reading experience of her work.
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