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The novel vs. The movie

posted 8 years ago by kickassbassboost
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Hey guys,

I just wanted to know, and I need to know, what's the difference and similarties between the novel and the movie? What's the comparison between them?

I have to know because it is so important for me. If you guys could just take a few minutes to answer my question, that would be really great, and I would be really grateful. And please, no *beep* comments. I don't have time for that. So if you don't want to answer my question then that's fine.

Thank you.

[–] shadaif 8 years ago

How about you read the book just like your teacher assigned instead of taking the shortcut by watching the movie. Movies based on books rarely closely follow the source material. Even more recent movies in which the author of the book wrote the screenplay leave and change much of the book.

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[–] kickassbassboost 8 years ago

See that's the thing, I have too watch the movie too. And I can't find it anywhere on the Internet nor other sites, such as like torrents, movies online and Netflix (not available where I live). Oh and plus, I don't have the book yet, I can't find it elsewhere on the bookstore. I asked the people working over there if there was any a copy left but they said they were out of stock. So that's another problem too.

But anyways, thanks for nothing.

[–] shadaif 8 years ago

Have you tried your library? Amazon? This is still a fairly popular book and I'm sure there are plenty of copies in the Young Adult section. My local library also has movies available for check out (free). I've never checked to see if they specifically have this movie, but that's because I hated the book and have no desire to see the movie.

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[–] kickassbassboost 8 years ago

Yes, I have.

[–] Mixalidis 8 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIuHyduImtE

The movie is on pretty much every torrent site too.

As for the book, if it's really not available at your nearest library/bookstore (which I doubt to be honest), I'm sure you can find it on your country's version of ebay. Or try to find pdf version online or something.

[–] kickassbassboost 8 years ago

Thank you very much, but I have one question about the novel. How is the dark side presented in the novel?

[–] kickassbassboost 8 years ago

I would be grateful too if you guys would answer me as soon as possible before the IMDb message boards closes in about two weeks or so. And I really need your help.

Thank you.