Anyone who is a bibliophile knows for a fact that the book is always better than the movie. My roommate, Katie, and I have compiled a list of books that are by far better than the films.
The Fault In Our Stars
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I completely believe the book was better than the movie. The description of the characters and the way the scenes are portrayed in the book make the novel that much better than the movie. Although being able to see the characters in action, which gave the viewers a sense of who the characters were as indivuduals, the book made the story more real than the movie did.
The Great Gatsby
While I can appreciate the movie and its visual effects, nothing can beat the book. The Great Gatsby is a timeless classic, and I’m sure all book lovers have been able to cross it off of their list. While I appreciated the graphics in the film, at times the movie was too animated and took away from the main point of the book.
The Hunger Games
One of the most anticipated book series that was to be made into a movie, The Hunger Games books display the characters in a way that the movie simply cannot. The books offer more of character development while the movies focus more on creating a film that has enough action to keep the audience entertained. Some movies just tend to leave out details that can only be found in the book, and this series was one of them.
My Sister’s Keeper
To Kill a Mockingbird
I read the novel years ago and felt that the story, diction, dialect, and really everything in the book was well-written. The words gave a great description for the audience to read and understand the plot of the story. While the movie was still great and gave the viewers a picture of the characters and their lives, the book still out beat the movie by a landslide.
The Diary of Anne Frank
Even though the movie gave a great visualization of what Anne Frank and hundreds of other Jews went through, the writing in her memoir gave a chilling representation of what she personally felt during this time. Frank was a young teen exploring womanhood, sexuality, and her writing. Her diary became a major part of her life during World War 2, and years down the road, it would eventually become a novel known around the world.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This book is a favorite among many people, including myself. Stephen Chbosky, author, describes Charlie as a confused teen who struggles with anxiety and depression. Chbosky touched upon those sensitive topics because they are relatable to many young adults. The wording throughout Charlie’s journal make his life that much more real. Although the movie has great actors and actresses in it, the book helps the reader connect with Charlie on a more deep and sympathetic level.
Lord of the Flies
I read this book during my senior year of high school, and I found it particularly interesting, but in a good way. William Golding, author, depicts the scenes in a well-written manner, which helps the readers understand the boy’s environment, the situation they have been put into, and the type of personalities they have. The movie is a bit outdated, in my opinion, so it was hard for me to connect to the story.
The Help
Although I would definitely recommend the movie to anyone, this book is just too good to not put on the list.
