Welcome to the 5th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop.
First I’d like to thank our tour host, I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. This is my favorite hop!
I’ve been waiting for this day on pins and needles.
I’m excited to be giving away all three books in The Maze Runner Trilogy. They are the print paperbacks and look amazing. I want them for myself! LOL
Entry is easy, it’s international, and you can enter at the end of this post.
There’s also a list of the other blogs participating so click away and enter for more fun prizes!
Good Luck!
Haven’t seen the movie yet? Here’s a video clip.
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Blurb
The perfect gift for fans of “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent,” this boxed set of the paperback editions of James Dashner’s” New York Times” bestselling series includes “The Maze Runner,” “The Scorch Trials,” and “The Death Cure.” “The Maze Runner” motion picture featuring the star of MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and hits theaters September 19, 2014! Also look for James Dashner’s newest book “The Eye of Minds,” book one in the Mortality Doctrine series.
“If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.”
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers–boys whose memories are also gone.
“Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.”
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out–and no one’s ever made it through alive.
“Everything is going to change.”
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
Praise for the Maze Runner series:
“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of “Lord of the Flies,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Lost.””–EW.com
“Wonderful action writing–fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”–“Newsday”
“[A] nail-biting must-read.”–Seventeen.com
“Breathless, cinematic action.” –“Publishers Weekly”
“Heart-pounding to the very last moment.” –“Kirkus Reviews”
“Exclamation-worthy.” –“Romantic Times”
[STAR] “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [“The Kill Order”] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” –“Shelf Awareness,” Starred
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I’m giving away The Maze Runner Trilogy paperback editions to one winner.
Entry is easy.
Just leave your email address so I can contact you if you win and answer this question:
“When a book is made into a movie, do you like to read the book first, or watch the movie first?”
Leave your answer in the comments.
This is an International Giveaway. All are welcome to enter!
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I would have posted all of the links but they wouldn’t load right on my blog.
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Okay, I love to answer this question because it is so critical.
If I read the book before the movie, I have a picture of what the characters look like in my head. I also miss the information that was too trivial to pass into a movie. I heard one minute of a movie is like a million dollars. So, I understand totally the reasons why all the information you can get in the book is not in the movie. Knowing this, I’m ready to see the movie with those things in mind.
However, if there is a really drastic difference in the movie, I am bothered and incredibly disappointed.
Recently, I read a series of books which are my absolute favorite reads, when it came out on the big screen, I was SO disappointed, that my heart clenched while I was watching it. It made me sort of sick inside that this character was so distorted from what the book described.
So, for this reason, I don’t review movies of books I have read first. I don’t think it is fair. My head has it’s own imagination, and the movie industry doesn’t have any idea of what I am thinking.
Conversely, there is an occasional movie which I think ADDED to the book, like Jaws! One of my favs and the movie was fantastic adding to my vision in my head!
So there are some great movies that don’t always detract from a movie!
It goes both ways!
Lots of love, Emily
I absolutely HAVE to read the book before, even if I may get disappointed as the movie is normally not as good as the book. I just can’t help feeling it’s the right way for me 🙂 driftinginspaceandtime@gmail.com Thanks for the giveaway!
I always like to read the book before the movie. Why? Books are better! Aside from that, there are many times I find the movies just don’t do the stories justice, so I like to know the author had a great story in mind when the movie goes horribly wrong. Sometimes movies are fine but they’re just missing some details, and it’s nice to be able to fill in the missing pieces if I’ve read the book first. Finally, when the people who made a movie based on a book DO get it right (which I wouldn’t know if I hadn’t read the book first), that’s pure gold right there!
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Thank you a lot for this generous giveaway!
Usually i prefer to read the book first even if it leads me to disappointment when i do see the film after if it doesn’t follow the book.
( now with the numerous films done from books it can happen i see the film first but i try to avoid that)
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I like to read the book first. There is so much that is left out of the movie and I like getting the whole story. Thank you for the chance! Hope to win!
I prefer to read the book first, because sometimes the move lacks vital parts of the story that make you understand it more .. the movie is like an excerpt of the book for me.
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I prefer to read the book first, but when it’s high fantasy I watch the movie first, because I don’t think a good imagination.
I like to read the book first. The book is always better than the movie anyway, but I enjoy both. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Definitely read the book first, though there are times when I accidentally watch the film first instead. Films miss out on a lot of details most of the time. Besides, I’d rather know the plot twists while reading than finding them out on screen.
Thanks for the giveaway 😀
I prefer to read first and then try not to be disappointed from the movie (yahalomi65@gmail.com)
Honestly I prefer to read the book before seeing the movie. Movies can be different from the book, so do not ever judge the book by the film. If you see the movie first , the book loses a bit of its charm. If you read the book first and the film is a good adaptation, it will make you love the book more. It’s better to let your imagination flow, to have your own movie in your head.
I always like to read the book before I see the movie. I like to imagine things my way before I see it in a movie.
Read first, of course. Watching spoils all the fun!
It doesn’t really matter to me. Sometimes I see the movie first and it makes me want to read the books and the other way around. But if I had to choose one way I would go with: first the book, then the movie.
Thanks for the giveaway 😀
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I prefer to read the book first, but if it’s a movie I know I’m really going to love then I might sneak the movie in and read the book after (but very rarely). Also, if it’s a book I know I’ll probably not pick up for myself, I’ll go ahead and see the movie.
I ALWAYS have to read the book first unless it’s an adult movie. I don’t read adult books. my email is beadnread@gmail.com Thank you for the giveaway!
This giveaway looks too good to pass up. Crossing my fingers and diving in 🙂
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I like to see the movie first. Since the book is usually better, I won’t be disappointed with the movie.
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Movie first. A movie can’t fit in everything and I’d like to go read the book after. . . it would feel like more uncover secrets or extra bloopers. When I read the novel first (especially series) first I judge.
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I’m pretty adamant about reading the book and then watching what was made. However, there has been occasion when I did not know it was a book until after seeing what was made, and had to read it later.
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Thank you for the giveaway!
It depends… usually I prefer to read the book first, but sometimes I can’t… like with The Maze Runner, and loved the movie and now I wanna read them books. Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win xD (I hope I do <3)
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Honestly I rather watch the movie first because as rarely meets the expectations, if I like the movie …. I’ll love the book! Thanks for the giveaway^^!
I definitely like to read the book first. I like to see the differences while watching the movie and I’m more likely to not read the book if I watch the movie first.
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I usually read the book first but I actually think I enjoy the movie more if I don’t. If I read the book first then I just see how much they leave out. If I haven’t read the book then I can appreciate the movie more for what it is. Thanks for the giveaway
Great question! I usually prefer to read the book(s) first, though I sometimes make an exception if the movie or TV show looks truly amazing.
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I usually like to read the book first but it doesn’t always happen. For example, LOTR, The Hobbit, Game Of Thrones….I saw the movies/tv show first. But I read HP, The Hunger Games trilogy, Divergent, City Of Bones, Twilight saga etc before their movies. It just depends on the situation.
I much prefer to read the book BEFORE seeing the movie. I try to do this when I know a movie is made of a book and it helps to give me perspective on the story. The only time I have done this backwards is with the first Harry Potter movie/book. I decided after reading the book tat I was missing too much to ever do that again.
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I like to read the book first because I can understand the movie version better.
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I like to read the book first
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I always try to read the book first, there are only a handful of times I’ve seen the movie first. The Maze Runner is one of those times. I plan to read the series before the rest of the movies come out.
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I always read the book first, usually not intentionally though. It’s rare for me to actually watch a film first. Either way, I compare and contrast like crazy! haha
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i love to read the book first, but as another poster mentioned, it an lead to utter disappointment.(anyone else read then watch bLOOD AND CHOCOLATE? iT MADE ME SO MAD. THE MOVIE WAS SO CHEAPLY DONE 🙁 ) i’M NO PURIST .:) I lve movies and I love books. I can live ina world with both
I like to read the books first. The movies always can wait.
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I like to read de book first. The movie always can wait.
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It really depends for me.
I usually try to read the book first.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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That’s an interesting question. I like to read the book first, but if I see a movie before the book I usually won’t go back to read the book
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I prefer to read the book first, even though I know the movie will generally let me down, even if it’s just a little. Thanks for the chance! sdoyle@sucocoopwb.com
I prefer to read the book first but sometimes that doesn’t happen. Sometimes I see the movie first and then read the book and I actually prefer the movie. Other times, the book wins and sometimes I love both versions even if they’re quite different! 🙂
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I definitely have to read the book first! And then, at 90%, I’ll hate the movie=.= But it’s not my fault, sometimes they make very bad movies! (Percy Jackson and Eragon for example).
Thank you for this amazing giveaway, I’d really love to read this trilogy!
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I prefer to read the book first but sometimes that doesn’t happen. Sometimes I see the movie first then read the book and I actually prefer the movie. Other times, the book wins and sometimes I love both versions even if they’re different. 🙂
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Books always. I tend to flake out while watching movies, so I prefer reading the books so I don’t have to concentrate so hard on the movie.
Thanks for the giveaway!
It depends – with Harry Potter and Twilight I loved reading the books before the movie – BUT there are some movies I will go see and THEN read the book. Maze Runner, Mortal Instruments, I haven’t read those books but saw the movies 🙂
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Sorry I forgot to leave that in my earlier message.
If possible, I try to read the book first. angela1997 at live dot nla
I have to read the book before I watch the movie. It gives me more of a sense of what the story is about. They leave so much out of movies, by necessity I know, but I cannot stand it. Plus if I see a movie and don’t like it, I probably will not read the book, and the book is more than likely fabulous, they just screwed the movie up, lol!
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If I am interested in the story I always read the book first. If not, I go with the movie and if it still surprises me I read the book too. But books are always so much better.
Thanks for the chance!
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I love to read the book first. If I watch the movie first …. I probably will not read the book.
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Doreen
When a book is made into a movie, I like to read the book first. That’s the only way I could appreciate the movie.
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I always read the book first! Sometimes I feel that the movies just don’t make justice to the book. Thanks for the giveaway
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I always read the book first because movies not always justify the book; many interesting parts of book are omitted sometimes which I don’t like.
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I like to read the book first
I need to read the book first.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway!
I’m definitely a person that must read the book first. Which is why I still haven’t been able to watch the Maze Runner.
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I ALWAYS read the book first! 🙂
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I always like to read the book first because when you do, you will know all the little details that didn’t make the final cut of the movie and you wish it did because it was THAT important.
Like my experience with “The Fault in our Stars” by John Green. Some of the important scenes were not included and some parts of the book was changed in the movie. The book is much greater than the movie, to be honest.
And now, I’m currently reading “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks and hoping to finish it before the movie’s release date. So far, the story is soooo good!
I hope the movie will do justice to the book.
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Always the book. I don’t pay for movies much any more. I am a TV addict, so a lot of times I never do see the movie. Thanks for sharing this wonderful giveaway!
I prefer to read first
always read books before the movie, it’s amazing how much stuff they can leave out and change in the movie or the acting can make you cringe at times. Besides, books are infinitely better.
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If I haven’t already read the book, I will always watch the movie first then read the book. This allows me to enjoy the movie on it’s own merits without constantly thinking about what didn’t make it into the movie.
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I prefer to read the book first. I love to see the differences between how you pictured it in your head when your reading it and how the director interpreted it.
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I generally like to read the book first, but sometimes a book doesn’t sound like it would make a good movie, and sometimes a movie doesn’t sound like it would be a good book!
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i like to watch the movies first, so when i read the book i can imagine how the characters look likes..
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Book first, definitely. There is a HUGE difference between reading 400 pages about some characters and watching a 1 hour long movie. In The maze runner’s case, I’d say both the series and the movie are a total delight though 🙂
It really depends on the book. Usually I only want to see the movie if I have read the book, but every once and a while I see the movie first.
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I always like to read the book first so I can see if the movie is a faithful adaptation. That’s why I haven’t watched Maze Runner yet!
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I always like to read the book first, but sometimes I don’t know that a movie has been adapted from a book. So, then I read it later. But some movies, I haven’t seen yet simply because I haven’t read their books yet.
I really like to read the books first. I know that I am going to be very disappointed in the movie most of the time, but I just cannot wait to read some of these amazing stories out there. I have one movie that I am waiting to see before I start the book so I will see a different perspective after this experience.
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I am not sure if my previous comment posted, but I usually read the books and then watch the movies since they are kind of disappointing. There are so many amazing stories out there that I just cannot keep from reading them. I am currently going to hold off on reading a book until I see the movie to see if it makes a difference. Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
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I like to read the book first,then to watch the movie 🙂
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Thank you for the amazing giveaway 🙂
I usually read the books before i watch the movie.
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I usually read the book before seeing the movie.
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If I can, I read the book first.
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I almost always read the book before I see the movie, there is so much left out of the movies and I like getting the whole story.
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I always try to read the book first, but some times I just can’t wait. I’m always afraid I’ll try to compare them the whole time and not be able to enjoy the movie.
I always try and read the book first, I hate seeing a movie then finding out it was a book before. Warm Bodies was like that, seen the movie then found out it was a book first.
I usually don’t bother to see the movie. The more I like the book, the less likely I am to see the movie.
I usually read the book first so I know the story better and can enjoy the movie more fully if they actually stick to the story and don’t change it too much.
I usually like to read the book first, because the book is always better. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Good question! I prefer reading the book before seeing the movie ’cause book always gives you more – richer characters, wonderfully descriptive details, the opportunity to create a world in your mind based on your interpretation of the written..
I’ve been disappointed in a few recent book-to-movie adaptations, just ’cause I’ve loved the books and thought that movie didn’t to them justice. However, I’ve also came to conclusion, that movie is also basically just another person’s interpretation and also movie industry just values some things differently.
Thanks for a giveaway!
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Typically I want to read the book first, assuming I know it was a book before it was a movie. I don’t disown people who don’t read the book first, but I think so often that things are lost in translation. Example: one of my best friends watched The Hunger Games, having never read the book. And all she got out of it was that it was about kids killing kids. That saddened me greatly.
Unfortunately that also makes me very critical when I do watch the movie. 🙂
Brandy
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Depending on the book. I usually prefer to read the book first. But I’ve watched some films before reading the book and had wanted to read it because of what I saw on the film. So I wouldn’t just pick one 😀
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Read the book first- always. 99% of the time the plot is truncated for the movie, and so I’d rather know the whole thing before any surprise twists are revealed.
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I would rather read the book first usually the book has more details than the movie does. josephhawkshaw@yahoo.com
I like to read the book first, but don’t always have the time.
i prefer to read the book first,
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I like to read the book first. I know that sometimes this means I’m going to be disappointed in the movie, but I would rather read it first then read it after and be completely confused.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I usually read the book first, but if I wasn’t interested in the book before and the movie has actors I like, sometimes I’ll see the movie first.
I like reading the book first before the movie, I prefer not to be surprised and plus I like to know what’s been taken out or added in when a movie is made out of a book.
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When a book is made into a movie I always, always, always prefer to read the book first. I don’t know why this is so, since I then gripe constantly throughout the movie about how it’s not following the book, or relevant scenes have been deleted, and so on. It would make FAR more sense to see the movie first.
Clearly, watching a movie first is the best way. If you read the book first, your visualization will be completely affected once you watch the movie. Also you might be upset if plot points are left out of the movie.
Watch the movie first. You get a clear picture of the characters. You can’t complain of missing plot points or other annoyances.
I like to read the book first always! 🙂
Thanks for the chance
celeste_257@hotmail.com
I always like to read the book 1st.
Definitely read the book first. If you watch a movie, how are you going to get the good details? The little bits that make you squeal and feel proud for connecting? The REAL story? The book is the best way to go.
I personally prefer to watch the movie first and then, if I liked the movie, I’m going to read the book.
BUT, if the movie is based on a book series, I’m going to watch the first movie and then I’m going to read the entire series even if I haven’t seen the other movies yet.
I don’t exactly know why I do it that way, I just do.
I think seeing the movie helps me decide whether or not I’m interested in reading the books.
I like to watch the movie then read the book and argue. Thank you
Definitely prefer to read the book first!
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I love to read the books first. Sometimes kind of hate it when there was so many scenes being cut from the original. why dont they just keep it to the originals?
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I loved the Maze Runner trilogy. If a movie is adapted from a book, I would prefer to read the book first.
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I don’t really have a preference. I usually see the movie first only because a lot of the books-turned-movies aren’t on my radar until they are made into movies. I’m never disappointed when I read a book before the movie. I don’t get attached to books like that. Books and films to different mediums and can’t be identical.
I should watch the movie before reading the book cuz I sometimes get mad when they change some of my favorite parts.lol,… but I usually end up reading books before they are turned into movies. I can’t wait til feb for 50 Shades just cuz i’m interested in seeing how that is all gonna play out lol.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Brandi
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I like to read the book first. But if there is lots of hype around the movie, I can be swayed.
I love to read the book first. If I watch the movie first, there is a very small chance I would ever read the book. A lot of books I still haven’t read, and reading the one in which I already know what would happen is a waste of time.
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I prefer to read the book first. Since the movie is based on the book I would like to know what was so great about it in order to get picked up by a studio. Then I like to see any changes they made while they turned it into a movie. Thank you for the amazing giveaway 🙂
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I like to read the book first. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I try to read the book first if possible.
I like to read the book first.
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I love to read the book first when it is made into a movie , then watch it on the big screen and compare! Most of the time I am not disappointed.
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For the most part I have always read the book before the film adaption, there have been some movies based on books like the Notebook, where I haven’t read the book before seeing the movie.
It also depends if its in a genre that I would normally read.
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Much as I love books, if I haven’t read the book first, I don’t mind seeing the movie and then reading the book. I did that with the first Hunger Games and enjoyed both the book and movie!
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I prefer to read the book first. I can’t seem to get through the book once I’ve seen the movie.
Always the book:)
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It depends on the genre and synopsis of the book but most of the times I’d like to read the book before I watch the movie. I love watching Orange is the New Black but I haven’t read the book nor do I think I have any intention to and sometimes I just happened to watch the movie first and then was convinced that I needed more of the story in my life. Thank you for the giveaway, enjoy your day! 🙂
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I like to read the book first, but not shortly before I see the movie. If I read it right before I see the movie, I most likely won’t like the movie. -Tori
I always read the book and may not see the movie. I am usually disappointed in the movie and the books are so much better! Thanks for the giveaway!
I really prefer to read the book first before seeing the movie. That’s why I haven’t watched The Maze Runner yet; I haven’t read the book. 🙂
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I always read the book first before I watch the movie because it’s more satifying and I can delve inside the fictional world through books unlike in movies.
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I find that I enjoy the movie more if I haven’t read the book first and I end up loving the books even more if I loved the movie.. make sense.. 🙂
Personally, I like reading the books first; they generally hold more information about the scenes and feelings than actors or set producers can provide.
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ALWAYS want to read the book first!! thanks for the giveaway!!
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I always try to read the book first, if you read the book first you will have two experience, one by your imagination, and one by someone elses 🙂
Oh, my gosh! I love this trilogy! I borrowed my friend’s books in one go to read all of them and I really loved it! It would be nice to have my own copies. ^_^
When a book is being turned into a movie and I haven’t read it yet, I prefer to watch the movie first. If I liked it, I’d read the book. If I didn’t, then I’ll be happy to just know the story through the movie. I am so tired of comparing every single event in the movie and the book, but I can’t seem to help it when I have read a book first. So I prefer to watch the movie first and see how I like it. 🙂
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I prefer the book first!
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I normally like to read the book first.
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I have no preference. I usually read the book first because it comes out first, but I can go in any order.
I like to read the book first. Thanks for the chance!
I always read the book first if I am able. I like to be able to imagine the characters and settings without Hollywood dictating what they look like first.
I read the book first
Read the book first.
The book is always better, so I always read the book first.
It really depends on if the movie is in a genre(s) of books I usually read. If, for example, the book-to-movie is a thriller or a mystery, I prefer to watch the movie first, then compare to the novel. If the story is sci-fi/fantasy, though, I want to read the book first to get acquainted with the world before I see the movie, even if it means I am seriously disappointed in the film adaptation.
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I would ABSOLUTELY read the book first so I could compare them. Its like the way I judge the movie 🙂 thank you for the giveaway 😀
Either is fine because the movie is never going to be quite as good as the book even if the author is involved with ever step. Details are going to be missing because not everything is going to be able to make it into the movie. I wish I could read the book before but that isn’t always possible but its nice to go and read what I missed from the movie. Only thing I don’t like is when they change things for different outcomes from the book.
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I’m conflicted about this. I have to say that I’d prefere to watch the movie first because if I like that, than I’ll most certainly love the expanded and more detailed version that is the book. Usually when I watch a movie based on a book I’ve read, the whole time I’m like “this is wrong, and so is that…” and I don’t really get to enjoy the movie.
Watching the movie first allows me to enjoy both the movie and the book each in it’s own way.
However when I watch a trailer of a movie based on a book, and that movie hasn’t come out yet, I jump straight to reading the book.
Like I said, I’m conflicted on this topic and each book/movie is unique so I make the desicion as I go.
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read the book first, to see if they’ve add or remove some scene on it.
I always prefer to read the book first. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Read the book first, always! Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
I always try to read the book first. I think books are better 99.9% since for the movie so much has to be cut out due to time frame of the movie.
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I always like to read the book first so I can have a better picture of it in my mind. dmguzzardi@yahoo.com
It really depends. If it’s entirely fiction, I’d rather read it first. If there’s a historical basis/something non-fiction about it, I’d rather see the movie first. It all depends on how much imagination is needed when reading for me. (smilesXalumniYcmuYedu – x is @, y is .)
I read the book first and watch the movie last!!! I won’t watch the movie until I read the book, never know what is going on if I don’t do it like that!!!
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I always like to try and read the book first, before watching the movie but usually that backfires with me and I tend to be too judgemental on the movie. So, lately, I’ve been watching the movie first for enjoyment and entertainment purposes and then I’ll read the novel. lol.
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I try to read the book first, especially if it’s something I’d be interested in reading but very rarely, I’ll watch a movie and find out it was a book afterward (but that only happens with lesser known, unpopular books/movies).
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I, generally, like to watch the movie first. Then I won’t be disappointed at what they left out from the book! And when I go and read the book, all these new revelations about the story await 🙂
Usually I like to read the book first but sometimes I don’t have time to. Most times I’m very disappointed by the movie but occasionally I like both! Thanks!
I ALWAYS read the book before I go to see the movie….and then as I leave the movie theater, I always say, “You know….,” and all my friends say, “Yeah, we know, the book was WAY better!”
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I prefer to watch the movie first because I am able to separate my view of the events from Hollywood’s view. Reading the book first gets me ranting if I don’t agree with the interpretation of the screen writer.
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Movie first!
I think that’s because of this: When I read the book first, I get so attached to the characters and all the details that I cannot fully enjoy the movie as I have so many details to compare, to notice. Also, if I know the ending of the movie, it’s not as fun.
And watching the movie always makes me want to read the book. I guess that’s because I want more, more. Exactly this happened with The Maze Runner. I’ve seen the movie and I’m dying to read the books now!
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I try to read the book first. I like to see how Hollywood interprets the book and if it close to what I pictured while reading it. Plus the book is usually better and if I don’t care for the movie adaptation, I may not read the book.
love to read this book movie was great. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
I always read the book first.
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I like to read the book first before watching to movie. I get to know what parts they leave out and what they add into the story.
watch the movie
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read the book first, always! If it’s a book I’ve already read, I don’t reread it though. I used to, but then realized I enjoyed the movie more if I didn’t remember all the little details of the book. (kas2nd at virginia dot edu)
I like to read the book first. If I end up watching a movie first, I usually don’t want to read the book.
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Def read the book first!!
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I like to read the book first if I can. You always get more background info than in the movie.
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I always want to read the book first.
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I always read the book first.
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I prefer reading the books first because if I watch the movie, I’ll know what will happen and it won’t be exciting. If I’m going to spend hours reading a book, I want to be surprised.
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I definitely prefer to read the book first 😀 I want to read Maze Runner before I see the movie!
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I have done both and generally like to read the book first, makes the movie make more sense. However, there have been movies that have prompted me to read the book. I have seen The Maze Runner, but not yet read the books and certainly want to. Thank you for participating in this fun hop and for the treat of a giveaway 🙂
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I don’t like to read the book before the movie, I NEED to read it before! I’m crazy like that!
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i prefer to read the boook first!
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I always read the book first! The book to me is the authoritative version. The movie is the adaptive version. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie made from a book that was as good as or better than the book.
It doesn’t matter to me. If I haven’t read the book and the movie comes out and I want to see it, I do not run out and get the book to read it first.
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Before, I always tried to read the book first and always was disappointed by the movie. So I went to see The Maze Runner, If I Stay and Gone Girl without reading the books (I’ve only read part of Gone Girl :D)and I liked the movies very Much. I wonder if I will like Before I go to Sleep, since I’ve read the book last year 🙂
I prefer to read the book first. Some books are so complicated (such as Angels and Demons), that I might not be able to follow the plot intricacies if I didn’t already know what was happening.
I prefer to read the book first so I have an understanding of the plot and motives of the characters. Some books/movies are very complicated (such as Angels and Demons for example), and it would be hard to follow the plot intricacies without prior knowledge of what is going on.
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I always read the book first! Never the reverse!
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I try to read the book first when I can. My email is shaelitblog at gmail dot com
I read the book first!
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I love to read the book first and then watch the movie because I like to have a general sense of where the movie is leading up to and thanks for the giveaway!! My email is:
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Definitely read the book first!
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Definitely read first (but then that makes me not like the movie much ..)
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I like to read the book first!
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I always prefer to read the book first. Thank you for the chance!
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I normally read the book first. Normally I have already read the book before I know it it will be a movie, hen I will reread the book right before or right after seeing the movie.
I love this series and LOVE the movie.
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I prefer reading the book first. If I watch the movie first and do not like it, I will have no desire to read the book even though the book is usually a lot better than the movie.
When a book is made into a movie, I usually like to read the book first. Why? Because the book will usually have more details for my inquiring mind. 😀
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I insist on reading the book first.
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When a book is made into a movie, I always read the book first, because I love to critic the movie while I’m watching. I’m like, oh why did that happen, oh that’s not in the book, etc. It makes me understand the movie more. Just like in The Maze Runner, I finished the book the midnight before the first day of showing. I really hope to win because I only have an e-copy. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! 😀
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Realistically, I watch the movies first. But, it’s usually whatever I feel like getting to.
I HAVE to read the book first. The book is usually better, so I don’t want the movie to spoil it for me.
I always read the book first.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve always wanted to read The Maze Runner
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I always try to read the book first, to avoid getting spoilers from the movie.
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I always read the book before watching the movie!
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I usually prefer to read the book first.
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“When a book is made into a movie, do you like to read the book first, or watch the movie first?”
Movie because if I read the book first I’m almost guaranteed to hate the movie, if I watch the movie first then I’m more capable of judging them independently.
I like to read the book first, before seeing the movie. Thanks for the great giveaway. Happy Halloween!
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I prefer reading the book first. Once I’ve seen the movie, I don’t want to read the book.
I like to read the book first. I’m putting off watching the Outlander series so I can read the books first!
darjlj75 (at)gmail (dot) com Usually I prefer the book first. Especially for a sci-fi or Fantasy. For dramas/contemporaries I can go either way. Thanks!
Read book first so that I can compare it to the movie 😛
I like to read the book first but that doesn’t always happen.
I like to read the book first before I watch the movie. carawling(at)hotmaiL(dot)com
If it’s an author I don’t know, I’d just as soon see the movie first. lostlenore at aol.com
I prefer to read the book before the movie, for sure.
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My email: robyndonnelly@ymail.com and I would prefer to read the book first before watching the movie.
I like to read the book first – great question! Thanks for this amazing giveaway – I would love to win!
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In all out honesty sometimes I read the book then watch the movie sometimes i watch the movie then read the book just depends because movies from books are sometimes disappointing
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Usually the book but I also sometimes like The Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson first see the movie and the dive into the books. Both.
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If it’s a mystery (like gone girl) then I like to watch the movie first and if I liked it, I’ll read a book. If it is a paranormal or contemporary I’ll probably read the book first. sam goes for dystopian.
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I prefer to read the book first, but sometimes I’m not able to. I watched the Beautiful Creatures movie before reading the series, and it is actually what made me want to read the books!
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I usually like to read the book first and then watch the movie, but there have been a few times where I’ve done the opposite and it worked. Reading it first allows me to fill in that gaps that the movie just can’t do (like thoughts). Thanks for the giveaway! lilacqueen75 (at) gmail (dot) com.
I never watch a movie if I didn’t read a book, or at least if it’s a book I wan’t to read. If I watched the movie and didn’t read the book, then I probably would never read it.
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I always read the book first, even if it makes me like the movie less.
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I have to read the book first, that way I know what they got wrong 🙂 Seriously though there is so much more depth to books than movies.
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Read the book first and will never break that rule of mine
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I usually like to read the book first. However sometimes I actually find a really good book from watching movies!
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I usually read the book first, because the books are better, a few times a movie has surprised me and has been better 🙂
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I always read the books first! (:
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I like to read the book first usually.
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We always read the book first. Too often movie makers change some of the best parts of the book, or miss parts of the plot, or add things that aren’t in the book. It’s always best to read the book first so you know the true story. Of course, sometimes that makes what could be a good movie become a movie you don’t really enjoy but we believe in reading the book first.
This is an easy question for me. I must read the book first . Once I see a movie I never read the book. I want to imagine what people , places look like on my own and see how they are in the movie. I feel seeing the movie first takes away all my imagination. kphans08@gmail.com
I would rather read the book first.
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I like reading the book first. I like imagining the characters and not have the actor attached to the character.
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I have to read the book first… but that being said I will not watch the movie right after reading the book. I have to space it out or I will drive everyone mad commenting on all the differences. lol
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Book first definitely. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I definitely like to read the book first!
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I usually just netflix the movie
I have to read the book first, then the movie. It usually spoils the book for me if I see the movie first.
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I like to read the book first.
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I prefer to read the book first; then watch the movie.
I like to read the book first but, if the movie is done well it doesn’t matter.
I tend to read the book first, but I find it increasingly difficult to catch up and end up seeing the movie before reading the book! Oh well… thanks for the great giveaway!! 😀
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If I have time, I prefer to read the book first
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It depends on how far in advanced I hear the movie is coming out. This time for the maze runner I decided to watch the movie and then read the book.
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I like reading books first if I can, before they make movies based on them, but I am known to watch the movies first and them picking the books too =)
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It totally depends. I guess generally I like to read the books first, except for LOTR, because I saw the movie first and fell in love, and didn’t want to spoil the movies for myself. But a lot of the time the movie comes out before I have a chance to get the series (such as with The Hunger Games), but then I read Catching Fire and Mockingjay before the movies, so I kind of got the best of both.
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