Top 5 Book to Film Adaptations!

When reading for pleasure I really enjoy reading a variety of books, especially young adult fiction. I have read a lot especially over the last two years. There is nothing I love better than watching some of my favourite books become really good film. Likewise I love watching films and then choosing to read the book afterwards.

1. If I stay - Gayle Forman

I believe I first watched this film in the cinema and really enjoyed it. It tells the story of Mia who is involved in the traffic accident with her parents and brother. She has to choose between life and death. The general idea of it makes it sound really depressing. However, we are given flashbacks to important parts in her life which gives an insight into Mia as a person, as well as her family. This allows you to realise how much she has to lose. All in all the film adaptation as very good and definitely includes all the major elements of the book. I read the book in my first semester at university and really enjoyed it. I have since read the sequel and also found that really enjoyable.

2. The Fault in Our Stars - John Green

I first read The Fault in Our Stars in my second year of sixth form. My friends recommending that I needed to read it. This was mainly to prove that I wasn't made of stone and that I did have a heart. Although I didn't cry at the film or the book, I did really enjoy both of them. I felt that the both the book and the film addressed a range of issues effectively. I love the fact that although the book covers a lot, the film does not feel as though it has cut or glossed over part of it. This is something that often annoys me about films in general. It is also one of the reasons why the divergent series did not make it into this post. This is because a lot of things were cut or even worse changed.

3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

Although not one of my favourite books, it can't be denied that the film adaptation for this is rather good. Once again it is able to condense the main areas of the book, including all of the major themes, without losing importance of Charlie's narration and perspective.

4. Bridget Jones's Diary - Helen Fielding

I have to say that this is one of the only book to film adaptations where the film is better than the book. It is one of the only time where a lot of the book being left is definitely not a bad thing. Although I like the concept of the book, in practice it definitely lasted too long and became extremely boring. However, the film is something that I can watch over and over again and still enjoy it.

5. Harry Potter Series - J. K. Rowling

It is one of the best series of films that were originally books. It includes all of the essence of J.K Rowling's writing and condenses a lot of action effectively. Also the acting is amazing and it has stood the test of time.

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