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1. thebookerprizes.com › the-booker-library › features[Booker Prize books that have been adapted for film and ...

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Empire of the Sun (1987) - This epic coming-of-age war film, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tom Stoppard, is based on J.G. Ballard’s semi-autobiographical 1984 book. The film tells the story of a young boy, played by Christian Bale, who goes from living with his wealthy British family in Shanghai to becoming a prisoner of war in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

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3. www.ranker.com › list › best-tv-shows-adapted-fromThe 45+ Best TV Shows Adapted From Books, Ranked By Fans

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   Oct 16, 2024 · No comic book adaptations. Three Women, A Good Girl's Guide To Murder, The Decameron. Sharp Objects. Over 9.8K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 45+ Best TV Series Based on Books, Ranked. The art of adapting novels into a television series can be a daunting process.

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4. www.businessinsider.com › guides › learning22 Great Books That Were Turned Into TV Shows to Watch This Year

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   • "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Buy the book on Amazon or Bookshop. Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles.
   • "Normal People" by Sally Rooney. Buy the book on Amazon or Bookshop. Connell and Marianne grew up in the same small town, but the similarities end there. At school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner.
   • "Mindhunter" by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. Buy the book on Amazon or Bookshop. During his 25-year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most notorious and sadistic serial killers of our time.
   • "Unorthodox" by Deborah Feldman. Buy the book on Amazon or Bookshop. As a member of the strictly religious Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism, Deborah Feldman grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing everything from what she could wear and to whom she could speak to what she was allowed to read.

5. www.ranker.com › list › best-movies-based-on-booksThe 50 Best Movies Based On Books, Ranked

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   5 days ago · Spanning decades and crossing genres - including drama, comedy, horror, and science-fiction - these beloved movies based on books all have one thing in common: they turned their source material into cinema that stands the test of time. Some authors seem to write novels that are almost handcrafted for the silver screen.

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6. www.rd.com › list › hit-movies-that-were-books-first45 of the All-Time Best Books Made into Movies - Reader's Digest

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   • The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Book published: 2007. Movie released: 2011. Evoking graphic novels, picture books, flip books, and films, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is utterly brilliant.
   • My Abandonment by Peter Rock. Book published: 2009. Movie released: 2018. Inspired by a true story and told through the vantage point of its teenage protagonist, My Abandonment is a tale of survival, family, and what it means to have a loving home.
   • The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Book published: 2009. Movie released: 2011. This novel is one of the best historical fiction books ever written, and as far as books made into movies go, both have made an impact on readers and viewers alike.
   • The Cider House Rules by John Irving. Book published: 1985. Movie released: 1999. Set in a Maine orphanage, this classic by John Irving is harsh and dark—and essential.

7. www.ranker.com › list › best-mystery-movies-based-onThe Best Mystery Thriller Movies Based On Novels - Ranker

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Stepping into the mesmerizing universe of best mystery movies based on books, audiences find themselves enthralled by suspenseful narratives derived from captivating novels. The allure of these films lies in their intricate plots, compelling characters, and unpredictable twists and turns. These...

8. fivebooks.com › best-books › the-best-book-to-movieThe Best Book-to-Movie Adaptations - Five Books

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   Apr 10, 2024 · 2 The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. 3 Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden. 4 Zama by Antonio di Benedetto & Esther Allen (translator) 5 Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder. B efore we get to your choices, tell me about the connection between books and films.