So I found this Venn diagram the other day on TheFrisky.com, and since we were discussing classic novels and their respective film adaptations yesterday, I figured you all would have plenty to say about this.
As for me, I completely agree that The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, and One Day are better as books. However, I think that Never Let Me Go is outstanding either way, and I’d avoid Beloved in any form.
I’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who hated The Godfather, Fight Club, and The Princess Bride as movies, but I’d add that Fight Club is just as kick-ass on paper. And obviously, Harry Potter and To Kill a Mockingbird deserve to overlap both categories.
Lastly, after reading interviews of the egotistical, pompous jerk that is Nicholas Sparks, I refuse to give him any money whatsoever. I only wish I knew about his arrogance before I watched The Notebook, because I admit that it was a great movie, for being a sappy sob-fest, that is.
I haven’t read or watched most of the others, so please enlighten me with your opinions. Did this diagram get it right? What would you add? Let’s keep the debate going!
Reblogged this on Holly Recommends… and commented:
I’ve got to say, this diagram seems pretty accurate!
I haven’t seen The Princess Bride, but how is that not on the book list?! I ADORE that book – it serves as my instant bad-day fix! I’ve read it far too many times to count, and it still makes me deliriously happy.
Also, I’m not an Atonement fan. The book or the movie. :\
I’m the opposite–watched it, but haven’t read it yet! Glad to know it’s just as good! And I agree, after watching Atonement, I have no desire to read the book.Thanks for commenting!
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Godfather belong in the both column.
I’ve not read Drive but it HAS to be better as a book than as a movie, which STINKS.
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t read any of those books, so it’s nice to hear from other readers!
I’ll add anything written by James Joyce into the “read the book” circle rather than see the movie. They are all awful!
Yes, I hear very mixed reviews when it comes to Joyce and his adaptations. Curious to read his stuff one day!
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