Though I have already seen all four movies, I am just starting the Twilight series books. I have heard from many people that the books are a lot different than the movies. With that, I hope to see the difference and be able to compare and contrast when I am further into the series.
It is strange reading the books after seeing the movies when it is usually the other way around for most people. Things that are stated in the book are no surprise to me because I already know what will happen next. For example, Bella has just found out that Edward is a vampire. This part had a lot leading up to it. It was supposed to be shocking and a huge part of the book. For me, it was not because I was already informed of his vampirism and was not as amused as a reader who hadn't seen the movies.
Something I do enjoy about reading the book series after the movies is, I get to see some minor differences. There have not been many yet but, as I reach the end of the first book I am hoping to see more change. One twist I have noticed so far in Twilight is, the detailed perspective of the book. In the movie you hear some of Bella's thoughts but not nearly as much as in the book. Most of the book is her thinking and internally reacting to situations such as Edward being a vampire. I like knowing what is going on inside her because that is something we do not get to so see on TV.
As I read, I will continue searching for these key points that make the book significant and different than the movies.
It's weird, I felt the same way after I had read the books after seeing the movies. At points I felt like watching the movies first had deprived me of fully enjoying the book, but other times, I thought it was a bonus to be able to clearly visualize all of the characters and settings of the story.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Danae! I always feel weird when I read a book after I watch a movie, too, because I usually realize that the book is better, but then I feel like I should like the movie better because I saw it first. But it is cool to look back and see where the movie originated from.
ReplyDeleteThe was great! I see that a lot of people have been comparing the books to the movies and I want to know if you like the movies or the books better. In the books you can here a lot more of Bella's thoughts, but sometimes that isn't such a good thing. It is fun to be able to compare the details of the books to the movies. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the twilight books or seen any of the movies, but I agree. Many movies that were created of books aren't like the books that much. Like Abby said, I want to know which you feel is better the books or the movies. And is it as fun to read the books or watch the movies if you know what's going to happen. Good post all around.
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