tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post7124238807513170968..comments2023-10-30T04:40:49.109-05:00Comments on be yourself...everyone else is taken: i think i'll stay with my theory....bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-608402537476001272011-11-29T22:07:44.638-06:002011-11-29T22:07:44.638-06:00Books are always, always better (except for Jaws.)...Books are always, always better (except for Jaws.) There's just no way in a movie to develop the character the same way as you can in a book. That's why I'm going to see the movie first... :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074104063769255190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-31236446992411183062011-11-29T21:53:17.344-06:002011-11-29T21:53:17.344-06:00This confirms what I have always thought...the mov...This confirms what I have always thought...the movie is NEVER as good as the book:)<br /><br />We saw Hugo this weekend and I liked it but didn't love it too...GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-72644164262412198572011-11-29T19:11:57.858-06:002011-11-29T19:11:57.858-06:00I'm in total agreement with you on the book ov...I'm in total agreement with you on the book over movie thing. That was how I felt about "Eat, Pray, Love." I enjoyed the movie but Julia Roberts kinda gets on my nerves after a while. I would much rather sit and stare at George Clooney for a couple of hours. SWOOOOOOOON!!!! Does he take his shirt off at all?? : ) XOXO<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-8771803617130334012011-11-29T12:46:18.008-06:002011-11-29T12:46:18.008-06:00It's here and I want to see it. I haven't ...It's here and I want to see it. I haven't seen the book but then have been busy doing other things lately. I get lost in my books and love to read every daxxoo Jenny.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-12240502255065001592011-11-29T12:26:18.495-06:002011-11-29T12:26:18.495-06:00Ok then- well that settles it- I will just have to...Ok then- well that settles it- I will just have to put George Clooney on hold (as IF!) and pick up the book. I love when characters are developed so richly- can't wait to meet her! Have a great (windy) day!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993186190720192589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-22779251449593869652011-11-29T06:40:41.097-06:002011-11-29T06:40:41.097-06:00This one is on my list -- I've not read the bo...This one is on my list -- I've not read the book, so now I'm in a quandary. Read first when time is fleeting (and miss the big screen). Get the big screen and wonder, "Will I ever get to the book?" You've given me food for thought!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-42875434484417911342011-11-28T23:52:29.063-06:002011-11-28T23:52:29.063-06:00I am there with you...books are always better...mo...I am there with you...books are always better...movies are a back up...<br />I love your style and the comfortable tone of your posts...It is the break in my day! <br />Now I need to get the book!<br />JuliaBeing Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435081680527780926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-11224996518606255702011-11-28T19:18:31.453-06:002011-11-28T19:18:31.453-06:00thanks, beth! I was thinking about seeing the mov...thanks, beth! I was thinking about seeing the movie, but now I think I will go find the book. Most often I like the book better just because of what you said about imagination. I did see The Help recently and thought they did a great job following the book, but glad I read the book first.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-46260258141194603222011-11-28T16:00:20.412-06:002011-11-28T16:00:20.412-06:00Your post convinced me to purchase the book. Can&#...Your post convinced me to purchase the book. Can't wait!! Thanks for that. :)Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-3074697885419493522011-11-28T12:53:46.986-06:002011-11-28T12:53:46.986-06:00It's on my list, both as book and as movie. Bu...It's on my list, both as book and as movie. But you are right, the book is almost always, always better.<br /><br />Love that photo!mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-26692281607596890762011-11-28T12:52:05.637-06:002011-11-28T12:52:05.637-06:00Yes, this is always true for me, too - book is alw...Yes, this is always true for me, too - book is always better, and I think you're right about imagination and nuance playing a role. We do have friends who saw it, and said it was great. Think I'll order the book on Kindle. PS I love the sepia woods!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-7290421256258181502011-11-28T10:40:27.954-06:002011-11-28T10:40:27.954-06:00Thanks Beth! I will now read the book first!Thanks Beth! I will now read the book first!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415990188478250116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-21768263707405504032011-11-28T10:38:47.916-06:002011-11-28T10:38:47.916-06:00I don't think there is ever a movie as good as...I don't think there is ever a movie as good as a book. I agree, it's no that the movies aren't good all on their own. I read the HELP and thought it was wonderful. I thought the movie was quite good all on it's own but the emotions that the book brought to me was so deep. The movie never reached that level.<br />I will still see this movie and read the book, I'm a sucker for a great read, but at least I've been told now to prepare for them to be different.Jennifer S. Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305443751432055502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-19910070439342260812011-11-28T10:11:07.594-06:002011-11-28T10:11:07.594-06:00I love having book recommendations. I've put t...I love having book recommendations. I've put this one on my reservation list at the library, hope it comes through in time for Christmas. There are few things better than a big, juicy pile of books just waiting to be read at holiday time.DeborahJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418504742499908518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-63569439301714221732011-11-28T08:48:40.018-06:002011-11-28T08:48:40.018-06:00We had a sneak 1 day showing before its actual run...We had a sneak 1 day showing before its actual run in town here, and I was so tempted to go- but if you loved the book that much, I think I may shoot for that instead! I trust your instincts :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-32232673786911081942011-11-28T08:33:48.426-06:002011-11-28T08:33:48.426-06:00I saw The Descendants this weekend and have not re...I saw The Descendants this weekend and have not read the book. I almost always prefer the book to the movie, however, I notice that if I read the book after the movie, I usually like them both for different reasons. The book fleshes out the movie which intrigued me with it's storyline. I will be reading this book. AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-86448148471949373002011-11-28T07:23:29.327-06:002011-11-28T07:23:29.327-06:00I typcially think that books are better than the m...I typcially think that books are better than the movie (I was disappointed watching Water For Elephants after reading the book). That said I also recently saw 'My Sisters Keeper' and I wasn't disappointed at all. They did an amazing job with the characters.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-12590583914042498732011-11-28T01:05:27.387-06:002011-11-28T01:05:27.387-06:00I am with you all the way. A book is always giving...I am with you all the way. A book is always giving me a deeper insight into its characters minds and personalities. A movie can only show so much...<br /><br />Beautiful trees :-)Anyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404938865648826222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-75645616085435892632011-11-27T23:55:56.616-06:002011-11-27T23:55:56.616-06:00I agree in reading a well written book, more is re...I agree in reading a well written book, more is required of us and our imaginations. I suspect it deepens the experience. Too much can be laid out for us in film and it becomes a disappointment once you've read the book in advance.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-66983955199569421672011-11-27T22:36:56.518-06:002011-11-27T22:36:56.518-06:00I'm with you Beth. I read a lot and see a ton...I'm with you Beth. I read a lot and see a ton of movies. I can't remember the last time I thought a movie was better than the book.... Not "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Not Eat, Pray, Love", and definitely not "Snowflower and the Secret Fan".<br /><br />But... any chance to watch George Clooney will cause me to see the movie.... THEN read the book ;-)<br /><br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-44139078665497528382011-11-27T21:16:36.021-06:002011-11-27T21:16:36.021-06:00the only movie i was surprised to like better than...the only movie i was surprised to like better than the book, even though i adored the book was 'Fried Green Tomatoes' it was years ago that i read/saw both, can't remember why but the movie was just great :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-17106399006539914272011-11-27T20:12:52.425-06:002011-11-27T20:12:52.425-06:00This is on my movies-to-see list. Now I'll add...This is on my movies-to-see list. Now I'll add it to my books-to-read list. Thanks for the recommendation. And I ALWAYS love the books more than the movies. Always.Robanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240975327890268321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-19776800707718294302011-11-27T19:53:20.009-06:002011-11-27T19:53:20.009-06:00I think books are better, but that wouldn't st...I think books are better, but that wouldn't stop me from going to the movie.Maybe it is because our imagination is involved while reading, I never thought of that before, but maybe you're on to something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916901728508991420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-49009711881847661142011-11-27T19:02:04.962-06:002011-11-27T19:02:04.962-06:00I think it's less of a theory and more of a fa...I think it's less of a theory and more of a fact.Kimberly Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173555434613085705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-50424349179178592212011-11-27T18:57:19.489-06:002011-11-27T18:57:19.489-06:00I agree with your first statement, and I'm not...I agree with your first statement, and I'm not saying that just because I'm a librarian, but......<br /><br />books are always better!tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.com