I still want to see the movie but I'm glad that I read the book
929253
Interesting book. I still want to see the movie but I'm glad that I read the book. I have a feeling some of the ideas will be difficult to translate to the screen
4143396
I feel somewhat conflicted. I love the movie, I wanted to love the book. I didn't. It's written like a movie.
1811588
After I read the novel by John Boyne and heard the news that a movie adaption was currently in theatres, I was slightly scared that the film would be too extreme and dramatic for me, because I don't do well at all with films that scare me or make me sad- and thinking about the plot of the book, I knew watching a movie version would tear me to pieces.
But, as it happened, my school went on a field trip to see the movie a few weeks after I finished the book, and I ended up having to watch the whole movie through and write a report comparing and contrasting it from the novel. And guess what?- I sobbed like a baby in front of all my friends.
Although the last parts of the movie are very sad and deeply patronizing, it is overall a very good adaption of the book that caused so much controversy among young readers like me(I'm 15 by the way).
426284
I bought the book the first time it was printed, before it was a bestseller. I liked it and I still love it. The movie has a tighter plot than the novel, but I still prefer the novel.
291163
I wanted to read this because of the movie. There were a few things that went over my head but the book clarify those things for me. The novel is a little more in depth than the movie.
3497794
The movie is coming out soon and I like to read the book first - my friends are excited to see the movie - they read the book when it first came out.
4905666
I saw the movie, but  I am enjoying the book.  It goes into detail about his life and how he was treated
424737
I like it and it delves into some things the movie didn't go in to. I usually like the book better than the movie but not this time - the movie is definitely better.
3652771
It kept my interest.  Actually  I just seen the movie and I thought the book was better.
2016216
Saw the movie before I reread the book, in some ways almost word for word from the book to the movie.
507403
I have had this book sitting on my bookshelf, as it were, and wanted to read it for a while. My plan was to read the book before going to see the movie, but life had other plans and I didn't get a chance to do so.

When Amazon and Barnes and Noble put the eBook on sale for 2.99, I decided it was time to dig into it and get it read.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to having seen the movie first. I had some preconceived notions and ideas about the characters and the storyline, and some of those did not become reconciled in my mind. But I will make every effort to not let that cloud my feelings about the book. After all, it is not the fault of the novel that Hollywood takes creative license, now, is it?

I found the characters enthralling. I loved Rose and Lissa, and I hatred Mia with a pure passion. Dimitri, well, I like the book version better.

The story flowed and the characters felt very real to me. I almost felt sorry for Natalie. She wanted so badly to belong and to be loved. But such emotion will always get us into trouble, doesn't it?

While I enjoyed the book, there were wire a few poorly edited bits, and that always has an effect on how I view a book. My inner editor cringed quite a few times. There were points where I had to stop reading and try to figure out what the missing word was, and anything that distracts from the story will sadly lower my rating.

Nonetheless, I do look forward to seeing what the Academy has in store.
1015588
After seeing the movie, I realized that I needed to read the book and I'm glad that I did.  It was a great read.
3278146
I had watched the movie a few times before I realized it was based on a book.  I read the book and as it always happens I enjoyed the book more than the movie.
3357667
I saw the movie but the book was similiar in some areas especially the characters,but different in others,I felt I understood it better after seeing the movie.
528275
I enjoyed the book, I want to see the movie to see if it follows the book. I just wished I understood Polish
4840173
When I saw the trailer for the upcoming movie I felt the need to re-read "Far From The Maddening Crowd". Although 50 years have passed, I believe I appreciated the book more now than I did then. Definitely worth reading.
2361641
I've watched the movie but after reading the book  I thought the book was a bit better than the movie.