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msmouse05 t1_je1jlfi wrote

If time isn’t an issue then I’d always read first.

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Bizzel_0 t1_je1jmia wrote

I always like reading the books first so I give myself a chance to create an image of the characters for myself.

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tauntonlake t1_je1jzqc wrote

I prefer to read the book first.

I get insights into the movie plot, that isn't often covered on film...

for example, American Gods on Starz, is awful, IF you haven't read the book first.

I mentally fill in a LOT of the gaps in the screenwriting, that would have just been a big WTF is going on here now ? :D

never mind how badly Starz deviated from the book .. off the rails ... but that's another story ....

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seba37 t1_je1ks0z wrote

My experience says: Movie then book You are not gonna be disappointed in book.

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Deliriums_Fish t1_je1md51 wrote

It really doesn't matter, just know there may be some differences one way or the other. For some people, watching an adaptation first can be really helpful in their understanding of the text itself.

Many prefer to read the book first, but I notice that sometimes people do that just so they can feel some sense of superiority over those who haven't read the book or didn't read the book first (full disclosure, I have been that person and still sometimes am, but I realize it's a dick move and it doesn't really matter in the long run.) Take in a story whenever and however you want to take it in!

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prustage t1_je1mfc4 wrote

Always read the book first. You get more of the story, more detail and get to create your own images in your head. Then you can compare this with the film version and note the differences. It rarely works the other way round. Once you have seen an actor playing a role it is hard to get that out of your head when you are reading the book.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_je1n2zg wrote

Hi! Please make the effort to answer your own questions with enough detail to get a discussion going and to give something to other users to respond to. Let us know if you have edited your post.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_je1o8yj wrote

Replying to all_flowers_in_time_ (#2,425,796)

You need to offer your own opinion on which you prefer and why. If you don't have an answer and are asking about a specific book, you should ask in our recommendation thread. If you don't want to offer your own opinion you can use the search to find older threads on the same topic and read others' responses there.

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