Would you prefer a book to a movie

Leonie Vermaak · Post by **Leonie Vermaak** » 10 Feb 2022, 03:16

Absolutely and most definitely the book!!
I've been disappointed so many times by movies it's not even funny. I think what irritates me most is when the book describes the characters in a certain way and then the screenwriters go and mix up the looks of the characters. Eg. in The Vampire Diaries, Bonnie is a redhead and Elena is a Blonde in the books and then when you watch the series, it's a question of "how on this earth did they get it right to mess the looks up so completely"? I also feel it's insulting to the writer, as the writer put so much thought into their characters and then the screenwriters and movie makers go and destroy the image.

Bello Qudus · Post by **Bello Qudus** » 10 Mar 2022, 09:33

Yes if the book is captivating

Helen Akoth · Post by **Helen Akoth** » 24 Mar 2022, 03:52

I prefer reading. I only watch movies once in a while.

Elijah0007 · Post by **Elijah0007** » 10 Apr 2022, 08:03

I would prefer to watch the movie. I will always prefer to watch the movie first.

Almira789 · Post by **Almira789** » 13 Apr 2022, 20:58

As much as I love books, I can see I prefer a movie. When watching a movie, I can see what’s happening. Reading a book can be a little daunting as we are the directors of what we read.

Olaoluwa Ruth · Post by **Olaoluwa Ruth** » 15 Apr 2022, 00:09

I prefer books honestly. It allows me to use my imagination and formulate the characters how I want. Watching a movie can be a but disappointing because it doesn't carry the emotions and detail of books

Etini Willie · Post by **Etini Willie** » 24 Apr 2022, 17:27

I find movies boring. I struggle to watch movies. I read books almost everyday. So book beats movies for me

Karen Gurtiza · Post by **Karen Gurtiza** » 28 Apr 2022, 03:32

Absolutely. I love writing my favorite quotes on a book.

Meenahhhh · Post by **Meenahhhh** » 25 May 2022, 16:18

To be honest, I prefer movies.

Jordan Abio · Post by **Jordan Abio** » 04 Jun 2022, 07:38

I prefer a book to a movie. I also like to watch the movie after reading the book to see how the movie adapted the book.

Post by **Leasa Ana Maria** » 09 Jun 2022, 15:00

I would always choose the book instead of the movie.

kasedy Fairbairn · Post by **kasedy Fairbairn** » 29 Jun 2022, 20:33

Lately it’s been all about books for me. The only time I watch movies is if my husband puts something on that sucks me in.

Post by **AvishaJain_13** » 05 Jul 2022, 03:36

Yes, always the books except in some rare cases

Loniya Chabili Mubanga · Post by **Loniya Chabili Mubanga** » 06 Jul 2022, 11:48

Only when I really disliked the book but am willing to give it a second chance from a different perspective.

Faatimah Noormahomed · Post by **Faatimah Noormahomed** » 06 Jul 2022, 15:28

99% of the time I would choose the book. Usually with book-to-movie adaptations, they have to leave out a lot of details from the book because of the time limit... so I feel like you don't get to know the characters as well through a movie. And the plot can sometimes feel rushed as well.