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Books and films both tell stories, but what we want from a book can be different from what we want from a movie. Is this true for you? If so, what’s the difference between a book and a movie?
So many great answers! For me, when I see a movie I want to be swept away with sounds and images and emotions. I love big epics and musicals for this reason. When I read, I want to get lost inside the skin of another person. Movies tend not to excel in this sort of thing, but it is possible–The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Morvern Callar come to mind.
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7 responses so far ↓
1 Chris // May 22, 2008 at 10:24 am
Great question! And I agree with your answer. I expect more from a book.
2 gautami tripathy // May 22, 2008 at 10:51 am
Thanks for the question. I liked answering it. I love a book anyday!
Here is my BTT post!
3 Jessica // May 22, 2008 at 11:47 am
Nice, pithy question and answer. I’ll always prefer books to movies.
4 sya // May 22, 2008 at 12:13 pm
It’s true that one can get swept away with a movie, but I find it altogether too passive. I can forget about a good movie fairly quickly. A good book, however, lingers with me long after it’s been read. Because a book can delve into more internal issues, an author is far more effective at getting into my head than a bunch of moving pictures.
5 gentle reader // May 22, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I was happy to see your question got picked! I answered this one today, too. But I like your answer–much more succinct than my own!
6 Superfast Reader // May 22, 2008 at 3:53 pm
i am succinct b/c i wrote this one-handed while nursing
7 This Book For Free // May 22, 2008 at 11:38 pm
I like this question. I usually play BTT, but didn’t this week.
I have wordpress on my link going here and it went straight to your blog.
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