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Ammi 03-09-2024 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11501985)
Yeah, no idea why they decided to try and put all 7 books into one film. It removed most of the actual story I imagine and they took out loads of main characters who are in the book series from start to finish.

…I always feel so nervous with stories that I’ve loved the book and then know that they’re going to be adapted into the screen…it’s quite devastating when so much of a story’s detail and its heart is lost in the adaption and sometimes there are parts, which are key moments…that are completely changed to the point that it isn’t the same story anymore…I guess it’s easier now with mini-series and series adaptions because so much doesn’t have to be condensed and lost within a very small time frame…and maybe Dark Towers could be made so well now that would more mirror the written story…

Niamh. 03-09-2024 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11501982)
Ew. They compressed 7 books into that one film and cut main characters. I refuse to watch it. The books are amazing.

I might give them a go if they're on audible

Niamh. 04-09-2024 10:18 AM

They are on Audible so I'll get the first one when my next credit is in

UserSince2005 04-09-2024 11:15 AM

i stopped reading books after i finished the hungary catapilar.
I knew no other book could ever compare.

Niamh. 04-09-2024 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by UserSince2005 (Post 11502212)
i stopped reading books after i finished the hungary catapilar.
I knew no other book could ever compare.

Looks like you could do with a lot more reading :hehe:

Niamh. 17-10-2024 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11501982)
Ew. They compressed 7 books into that one film and cut main characters. I refuse to watch it. The books are amazing.

I'm on to Book 2 now, I didn't love the first one I have to say but I said i'd try book 2 anyway, I much prefer this one so far. I must have misread this post originally and only thought there were 3 books. Mental how they tried to fit 7 books worth into 1 film, 3 is bad enough :laugh:

Benjamin 17-10-2024 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11533515)
I'm on to Book 2 now, I didn't love the first one I have to say but I said i'd try book 2 anyway, I much prefer this one so far. I must have misread this post originally and only thought there were 3 books. Mental how they tried to fit 7 books worth into 1 film, 3 is bad enough :laugh:

Yeah the first book is slow, it’s just building up to the rest. But it is important. I thought they’d put book 1 and 2 into one film. But yeah, they squashed in all 7.

Mystic Mock 18-10-2024 09:15 AM

I'm reading Altered Carbon at the moment.

If you like Cyberpunk Noir fiction, then it should be up your alley.

If not then obviously avoid.:laugh:

Niamh. 23-10-2024 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11533913)
Yeah the first book is slow, it’s just building up to the rest. But it is important. I thought they’d put book 1 and 2 into one film. But yeah, they squashed in all 7.

Nearly finished Book II, love it, so much that I'm not waiting for my monthly credit to by Book III, I've already bought it

Benjamin 23-10-2024 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11543236)
Nearly finished Book II, love it, so much that I'm not waiting for my monthly credit to by Book III, I've already bought it

:clap1:

I may start re-reading them again.

Niamh. 07-11-2024 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11543288)
:clap1:

I may start re-reading them again.

On to book 4 now :love:

Alf 07-11-2024 03:35 PM

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Niamh. 07-11-2024 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 11562149)
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Alf 07-11-2024 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11562160)

Fair enough, but you did ask for a recommendation.

Stick to filling your head with fantasy if you like, no sweat off my sack.

Benjamin 07-11-2024 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11562081)
On to book 4 now :love:

:love:

Once you’ve read all 7 there’s an 8th which is a not really part of the journey but links into it. Defo worth a read too.

Niamh. 07-11-2024 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11562425)
:love:

Once you’ve read all 7 there’s an 8th which is a not really part of the journey but links into it. Defo worth a read too.

Oh great

Niamh. 07-02-2025 05:52 PM

Almost finished book 7 :'(

Benjamin 08-02-2025 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11606512)
Almost finished book 7 :'(

Ahhhhh! There’s an 8th after which I mentioned before, but it’s more of a side book but worth a read (The Wind Through the Keyhole).

How have you found the series so far?

Niamh. 08-02-2025 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11606608)
Ahhhhh! There’s an 8th after which I mentioned before, but it’s more of a side book but worth a read (The Wind Through the Keyhole).

How have you found the series so far?

Yeah I'll get that after I finish, may as well read them all

Spoiler:

it did take an expected turn when they brought Stephen King into it. I wasn't sure what to make of that turn of events but it's interesting. I've really enjoyed the journey :love:

Niamh. 10-02-2025 03:30 PM

Finished!

Spoiler:

I really enjoyed it over all, I thought the ending was pretty good as well, Ka is a wheel and all that :laugh:

I must rewatch the movie to see how they handled 7 books in one movie........ looking at the casting it seems they just completely cut Eddie and Susannah?

Benjamin 10-02-2025 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11607091)
Finished!

Spoiler:

I really enjoyed it over all, I thought the ending was pretty good as well, Ka is a wheel and all that :laugh:

I must rewatch the movie to see how they handled 7 books in one movie........ looking at the casting it seems they just completely cut Eddie and Susannah?

Spoiler:

I’ve never watched the movie because I read they were squashing it all in one film and cutting characters and that had no appeal to me at all.

It’s a shame they did that with the film, would have been great to see it play out over several movies.

Niamh. 10-02-2025 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11607092)
Spoiler:

I’ve never watched the movie because I read they were squashing it all in one film and cutting characters and that had no appeal to me at all.

It’s a shame they did that with the film, would have been great to see it play out over several movies.

Several movies or even a TV show, it would need a lot of money invested in it though to make it look good

Benjamin 10-02-2025 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11607098)
Several movies or even a TV show, it would need a lot of money invested in it though to make it look good

What was your fave book out of the 7?

Niamh. 10-02-2025 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin (Post 11607099)
What was your fave book out of the 7?

hhhmmm probably The Drawing of the Three or The Wastelands, what about you?

Benjamin 10-02-2025 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 11607101)
hhhmmm probably The Drawing of the Three or The Wastelands, what about you?

The Wastelands and Wolves of the Calla


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