The movie was better than the book, Part I

Annotation:This was the overwhelming top choice with Seattle Public Library readers/viewers for "The movie was better than the book."



Annotation:One reader said: "Perfectly cast and directed! Read the book once, seen the movie 20 times."

Annotation:A Seattle reader commented that "Emma Thompson is impeccable."

Annotation:One person said of the book: "the freaky suicide pact was a bit much."

Annotation:"Much more suggestive and moody than the book," said one Seattleite.

Annotation:"As much as I love Jeffrey Eugenides, I have to say The Virgin Suicides," said one of our readers, and several people agreed.

Annotation:"Using the deposition and flashbacks gave the movie more tension," commented one Seattle reader.

Annotation:"I would say The Joy Luck Club was better as a movie. And it was a really good book," said a Seattle reader.




Annotation:From one of readers: "Loved both [book and movie], but I fell in love with the movie first. Plus, it has an amazing cast that makes the zany story all the zanier."








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What about the movie that maybe, just maybe, was better than the book? We asked Facebook fans of The Seattle Public Library which movies to include on this list. We got so many responses that this list is a two-parter.
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