[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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.]

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

[UserSince2005]

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

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by UserSince2005

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

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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

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]

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.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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

I may start re-reading them again.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I may start re-reading them again.

On to book 4 now

[Alf]

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[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

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[Alf]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

On to book 4 now

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.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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.]

Almost finished book 7 :'(

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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

[Niamh.]

Finished!

Spoiler:

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

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Finished!

Spoiler:

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

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.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

What was your fave book out of the 7?

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

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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

The Wastelands and Wolves of the Calla