Just as great as the book
919932
This companion reader is able to stand alone, but the most value you can get from it is with the book also written by Chad Meister. My advice is to buy both!
1266442
I enjoyed reading the book very much.  I know that I read it in school but that was a long time ago.  The movie had played on TV and I wanted to compare.  Of course the book is much more descriptive.  Loved it!
3688666
Just as wonderful as I thought it would be. Saw many movies but never read the book. So glad I did.
3566312
I loved the movie so I just felt a need to read the book.  Loved it!  The movie followed the book pretty closely.
4625801
I have enjoyed the book very much. The book was fantastic and funny. It was just like watching the show.
1097650
I have always loved the movie, and was very curious when I heard there was a novelization of it written by the man who wrote the screenplay of the film. I had heard that it was far superior to the movie, going into a lot more detail and character development than the film could afford.

And so...I made it my mission to get my hands on said book.

I was not disappointed.

It really does go into a lot more detail, and is much more fleshed out.  And in the end, I ended up loving this novel so much more than the movie itself...that I rarely watch the movie anymore, and simply read the book instead (I still love the movie, and still think it was fantastic).

If you're curious about this novelization, then don't hesitate to get a copy.  It's well worth it!
2648438
I viewed the movie before reading the book.  I loved the movie and enjoyed the book.  There are differences between the two.  The movie had more adventure in it and seemed more exciting than the book.  The story is very similar between the movie and the book except for a few things.  The witch was more evil in the movie, Tristan lived with his father alone in the movie and did not have a sister.  I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy and magic.
4493488
I watched this movie before reading the book and the movie is incredible in its own right.  The acting is superb.  I read the book recently and would highly recommend that as well.
1211395
Almost as good as the book. The high lights are there. The book has more details but it's still a very good film. Family friendly.
1526176
I believe the movie is faithful to the book, they are equal in atmosphere, emotion, character arch and tension. Really great.
405910
The book was fantastic! So I decided to buy the movie..It was just as Excellent as the book!! I would recommend it to anyone who likes movies about the old days.
3995722
Even if you saw the movie, like they say, the book is always better.  But in this case, both the book and the movie are just wonderful.  But if I had to pick one over the other, I'd pick the movie.  But still, read this version.  It's very very good.
3017442
Book was just as good as the movie. Give a 5 star as well written, and believable! Would you want a lawyer like Haller to defend you?
YES!
489405
I saw the movie first, then, read the book.  From what I am told, that, is the way to go.  LOVED the movie AND the book!
2119203
I bought the movie and loved it. The book is ten times better because it goes into detail.  Best movie and book combo!
2700590
I love watching the TV Show and reading the book is just like watching it.  The people on the show are great and the people in the book is just as great.
4896268
I saw the movie, before I got the book. They were both great.