I haven’t read the novel “The Fault In Our Stars,” that the upcoming film is based on, but I think I’m nearly as excited as my friends who have to see this film hit the big screen. From the previews, it looks like a warm, rich, deep, funny and all-too-real depiction of what happens when our reality doesn’t match up with the “norm.”
Have you read the book? I’m still up-in-the-air as to whether to read the book prior to seeing the film or wait until after? Do you prefer to read the book first or see the film?
I may just let this one ride, experience the film first and then naturally after I fall in love with the characters, opt to get to know them better by reading the novel. Thoughts?
While we are thinking… how about an extended clip…
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.
Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Mike Birbiglia, and Emily Peachey
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
In theaters June 6, 2014 ~ 20th Century Fox
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Woww!! I want this book because it is very difficult to get this book in Indonesia! So, would you give it to me? hihihhihi. 😀 I would rather read a novel than seeing the movie, because I think it would be better if we imagine what we read compared to the first direct look at the visualization. But, if I’ve finished reading what one book (with note if the book had been filmed), I would immediately seek out the film and my shadow compare with what is in the film. Then, I will assess the different values between the novel and the film. 😀
I would rather read the book first because it has more details to the story than the movie does.
I sometimes like to read the book first. I find that many times the movie is different than the book. I did read Fault in Our Stars and can’t wait to see the movie with my daughters.
Thank you!
I prefer to read the book. The book is always much better than the movie. If I see the movie first and it’s a bomb, then I never want to read the book.
heymissvirginia at embarqmail dot com
I usually like to read the book first because I feel like I’m familiar with the story and I know certain things that may not be shown in the movie. The movie always has certain things that are left out and I like knowing them while I’m watching. Thank you.
I would rather read the book first, to see how different it is from the movie, because books give you more of a backstory on the characters.
I would rather read the book after and then compare the accuracy.
I prefer to read the book first and then see the movie. The book usually has way more detail.
I like to read the book before I see the movie because I want to see how close they come to making the movie as good as the book.
I prefer to read the book first because the book is usually better and more detailed than movie
I like reading the book before seeing the movie because I like to compare the differences int he book & movie.
I prefer to read the book because the movie cannot always fit everything in as well as the book
I have always read the book first. I’m always happy when I find out it’s going to be a film.
I always read the book first but you have to keep expectations for the movie low if you do it that way
I like reading the book first because it is the original!
I prefer to read the book first, as it’s usually richer and fuller.
I like to read the book first because films always take too much artistic liberty
marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
Merry
I prefer to read the book first to see how different the movie is from it.
I prefer to read the book before seeing the movie because my imagination creates mental pictures of the scenes, and then I like to compare my thoughts to the movie scenes.
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I prefer reading the book first. I’ve read TFIOS and am really glad I did because I can see a slight straying from the books timeline (when and where things were said) in the trailers. Still, I think this will be a must see summer movie. Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway. I have my fingers crossed I’ll win it for my daughter.
I prefer reading the book first then seeing the movie.. that way I can create the visual of the characters in my head before seeing them on the big screen.
I like to see the movie after I read the book so I can see if the characters are as I envisioned.
I prefer reading the book.
I prefer to read the book first, it is THE original.
SHERRIE C.
I prefer to see the film first then read the book, that way if the movie leaves out a lot of pertinent information I won’t be disappointed.
I like to read the book first. I love to read and it just makes the movie more interesting then.
no preference; they’re usually not the same
I prefer see the movie first, the times I read the book first before seeing the movie, made me realize that the movies are not the same as the books, Thank you!
I like reading the book before because it helps me to follow the movie.
thank you
I prefer to read the book first to see the differences from book to movie. Especially if its a fan favorite. I read TFIOS and I can’t wait too see it on screen.
I like to read the book first. I like knowing what I’m going into when I go to see a movie. thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
I prefer to read the book first
I like to read the book before the movie comes out, so I can imagine the characters in my own way. If I read a book after I see the movie or watch the tv show, then I envision the characters the was the actors portray them…
I like reading the book first. The books are always better and with more detailed information.
I can’t wait to see the film as there’s been so much hype around it, although I definitely need to read the book first
Always read the book first and then watch it unfold on the big screen. I have it playing out in my own mind as I read and it is neat to kind of see it come to life so to speak.
I like reading the books and then seeing a movie to compare.
I like to read the book first because I like to read.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
I would love to view the film instead of the book because it would be more exciting
i rather see the movie dont have time to read
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I was looking through my Instagram and there I saw a bunch of pics on TFIOS and I was like okay for me to understand why its so amzing I shall read it! so i googled the PDF of it and read it from there. It was so good that I could picture things in my mind of what I was reading! Read the book first then watch the movie!
I prefer to read the book after usually, because the movie never fully follows a book and I get disappointed.
I prefer to read the book first but if a movie comes out based on a book that I haven’t read yet.. then I don’t wait to read the book first, I’ll just go see the movie and if I enjoy it, read the book.
it depends but i usually like to read the book first before it comes out on film. if the film is already out, i watch it, and if i like the movie i read the book.
I prefer to read the book first because the book always has more details than the movie.
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I like to read a book before because it is generally so much better. But there are those times when the movie turns out to be better!
It depends. Sometimes I like to read the book first and other times it’s fun to see the film and then dive deeper into the story by reading the book.
I like to read the book first…then see the movie! I always find myself comparing!
i like reading the book after just because!
I typically like to read the book before seeing the movie. With TFIOS I will be glad I read it first because I know to take a box of tissues with me to the movie.
I typically like to read the book before seeing the movie. With TFIOS I will be glad I read it first because I know to take a box of tissues with me to the theater.
I prefer to read the book first because it has more details.
I prefer to read the book before but it just doesn’t always happen that way.
I prefer reading the book first then seeing the movie to see how the movie is the same or different than the movie.
I usually read the book first and then see the film. Books tend to be way better!
i like to see the movie first that way when i read the book i can picture it better in my head.
I’d read the book before watching the movie because other than the book being the original, I can also see how well or not they made the movie.
I prefer to read a book before seeing the movie.
To me the book sets the stage for the movie and makes me more interested in seeing it.
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I always prefer to read the book first, so I can visualize it in my way
diane Baum
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sometimes like to read the book first to see how much the movie follows it – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I always read the book first because I think they are better than the movies. I did read this one, and now I can’t wait to see the movie!
i prefer to read the book first then see the movie
I usually read the book first and then see the movie, sometimes it is disappointing though because the books are better.
I almost always prefer to read the book beforehand — it gives more depth and insight about the characters and their situation!
Geoff K
gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com
I like to read the book first so I stay interested.
I like to watch the movie first so I will be surprised at what happens. Then I read the book to see how it differed from the movie.
Laurie Emerson
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
I like to see the movie first. I then like to compare the differences.