A great adaptation doesn’t recreate every detail — it preserves the feeling. Project Hail Mary does exactly that, capturing the heart, humour, and hope of the story while transforming it into a cinematic experience. In this post I explore the rare case where both book and film stand strong, complementing each other perfectly.
The 2026 Wuthering Heights takes bold creative liberties, streamlining Emily Brontë’s story into a passionate, visually stunning dark romance, while the book is a dark, layered gothic epic about generational trauma. In this post I explore why I don’t believe they should be compared and what this ‘adaptation’ means in the world of creativity.
We begin our month of love with a critical look at The People We Meet on Vacation as both novel and film. A movie I watched on a whim, this post is an exploration of why the film feels emotionally lighter than the novel, how major plot changes reshape Poppy and Alex’s relationship, and which version hits home for me.
One Day is a bittersweet story about love, timing, and all the almost-moments that shape our lives. After falling completely in love with the Netflix adaptation, I finally picked up the book to see how the original compared. Both versions deliver the emotion and heartache, yet each brings its own strengths, proving this story was truly made to be adapted.
Noughts and Crosses brings Malorie Blackman’s powerful story of love, race, and resilience to life on screen. With a vibrant Afro-futuristic setting, strong performances, and a compelling narrative, the adaptation celebrates Black British people, offering both long-time fans and new audiences an engaging and visually striking portrayal of this essential story.
The Fault in Our Stars was the first book that ever made me cry, and the film only deepened that heartbreak. Both the novel and film adaptation capture the same unforgettable love story, but through different strengths. With faithful storytelling, powerful performances, and a heartfelt tone, the adaptation proves how John Green’s story thrives in both mediums without losing its impact.
We are all well aware of the Bridgerton craze…but not everyone knows they were once books. Bridgerton Season 2 gave us slow-burn glances, stolen touches, and THAT speech — but it also gave us a few plot twists. In this post, I’m diving deep into how the screen and page versions of Kanthony differ and which I prefer
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is one of those rare adaptations that really gets it right. The book is deeper and messier, while the movie leans into the dreamy rom-com vibe, focusing on Lara Jean and Peter’s romance and polishing the story for the screen. Both shine in different ways, but how do they really compare? Read on to find out how they weigh up against each other!
When I discovered The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives was being revived in the theatre I just knew I had to be there! While it was an entertaining and exciting depiction of Lola Shoneyin’s deeply powerful story, it left a lot to de desired. It fell flat as an adaptation for me and here’s why!
The Hunger Games is a well known and well loved book to screen adaptation. In this deep dive I will be comparing the original book to its film adaptation. I explore what the movie got right, what it missed, and how both versions handle the story’s powerful themes of resistance, media manipulation, and survival.
