Should you watch the movie or read the book?

If you had to choose between reading a book or watching a movie, which would you choose?

You probably won’t be shocked to learn I’d rather read the book. However, there are a few exceptions.

Here are my opinions on a handful of titles.

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

The book:

The movie:

The verdict:

Watch the movie, skip the book. The book is a cute little children’s story. The movie is funny and engaging for all ages. It’s one of our favorite family movies!

Just Mercy

The book:

The movie:

The Verdict:

The movie was excellent, but READ THE BOOK! It’s powerful.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette?

The book:

The movie:

The verdict:

I absolutely LOVED this book. It’s RARE that I find a fiction book that I love so much that I not only recommend it to others, but also re-read it. This is one of the few. The MOVIE was nearly as good as the book. I recommend you read the book and watch the movie!

Harriet Tubman

The book:

The movie:

The verdict:

Well, both were excellent, but I preferred the book. Harriet is a HERO! I recommend you watch the movie, then read the book.

Little Women

The book:

The movie:

The verdict:

The book is a classic, so I have to give credit to the original novel that has been loved for generations and inspired so many spin-offs. But I watched the movie first and read the book second and enjoyed the movie more than the book.

The Blind Side

The book:

The movie:

The verdict:

BOTH!!! The movie highlights Michael Ohr and has football as a backdrop. The book highlights football with Michael as the backdrop. Both are excellent and earn 10 out of 10 stars.

So what’s your opinion? Have you read/watched the same story and have something to share? Leave a comment!

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Here’s the link to the YouTube video I posted about these titles: