Why read a book when you can watch a movie?

Movies are comparatively quick and easy, so if the book has a storyline that you’re on the fence about, watching the movie can help make the decision. If it’s great, reading the book will give you more insight into the characters and depth of the plot.

What books are exactly like the movie?

21 Great Books with Just-As-Great Movie Versions

• A Clockwork Orange. by Anthony Burgess.
• Cold Mountain. by Charles Frazier.
• Different Seasons. by Stephen King.
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death. by Jean-Dominique Bauby.
• The English Patient. by Michael Ondaatje.
• Fight Club.
• The Godfather.
• High Fidelity.

Why is reading better than watching a movie?

Books can let you imagine the setting or events happening in the story. They are also more detailed than movies because movies sometimes leave out some important details. When reading books, we get more knowledge and it helps us improve our vocabulary. Characters are described much better and with more detail.

Should you read the book or watch the movie first?

Some people prefer to watch the movie first. Others prefer to read the book first. Consequently, I see value and differences in both. But regardless of one’s preference, reading and watching movies are pretty different things. So how is reading books different from watching movies and how can we take advantage of the benefits of both?

How many times can you watch a movie before getting bored?

Whereas one can watch a movie again and again, as many times as the person likes. There are some classic movies like Shawshank Redemption which I may have watched almost 5o times but never got bored of it. And not just Shawshank, imagine Godfather series, reading the book Vs movie series.

Do you prefer movies or books more?

Honestly, books are too much detailed. For even a simple object as a sky, a book might have a 4-page introduction for it. This can make any one crazy! Movies, on the other hand, don’t get into too much detailing. But that doesn’t mean movies ignore it too. They only showcase the most important and exciting parts in 2-3 hours.

How can you Enrich Your Life by watching a movie?

There are so many ways to enrich your life by confirming how much you enjoyed a book by watching the movie and vice versa. And for the record, I actually love to read the book AND watch the movie! So for your “homework” this week, watch a movie based on a favorite book you have read sometime in the past.