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The book and movie were created around the same time. Neil told the director of the movie about his idea before he had actually written the book and allowed him to run with the concept with the two checking in with each other has they wrote their respective adaptations. This is why the general idea and conflict are the same but the execution is done differently. They are both very good but I wouldn't say one is truly better than the other.
Caylie
The book was written first then the movie was made
Samantha
The 2009 stop-motion film "Coraline" was based on Neil Gaiman's book of the same name, which was published in 2002.
In my opinion, the book is nearly always better than the movie, and this was no exception. The film was well received, generally garnering 4 out of 5 stars, but I personally didn't like it at all--in fact, I didn't even bother to finish it. The book, on the other hand, has become one of my all-time favorite Halloween reads.
In my opinion, the book is nearly always better than the movie, and this was no exception. The film was well received, generally garnering 4 out of 5 stars, but I personally didn't like it at all--in fact, I didn't even bother to finish it. The book, on the other hand, has become one of my all-time favorite Halloween reads.
Britney
Yes the movie is based on the book. But they are each pretty different from each other. The book is really good and the movie is really good. The movie served more as an "adaptation" and modernization of the book.
Jo
the movie was based on the book. I think the book was better but for once there was a good movie too
Ferret Fox
yes the movie is based on the book. and THE BOOK IS BETTER!
Valentina Sanchez
I never thought I'd say this but... I think I like the movie better than the book. I do have to say I watched the movie first and completely fell in love with it.
The writing was not necessarily my style; the pacing was really fast, almost felt like I didn't have time to digest it all, contrary to the movie.
However, the pacing gets so much better after the second half where Coraline is challenging the Beldam... Maybe this was an author's choice to get there faster, but I personally loved to learn about Coraline's real life to understand the appeal of the other world.
The writing was not necessarily my style; the pacing was really fast, almost felt like I didn't have time to digest it all, contrary to the movie.
However, the pacing gets so much better after the second half where Coraline is challenging the Beldam... Maybe this was an author's choice to get there faster, but I personally loved to learn about Coraline's real life to understand the appeal of the other world.
Rachel Denham-White
They are both very different, but both incredible in their own way. Even though they're telling the same story, you really can't compare one to the other. The book relies on more cosmic horror and fantastically unsettling world-building, whereas the film is more traditionally scary, but the incredible art style is like a character in itself. I love them both!
daisy Richardson
The book was before the movie and is much better then the movie. The book has inspiring quotes and theme but the movie doesn't have it.
Marthie Elice
They are obviously the same, but different. This is one of those times when I feel like I enjoyed both, but for different reasons. I would say it's definitely worth checking out BOTH of them. The book is only 3h long and the movie is shorter than that, so it's not a matter of time. You can also get the book read to you by the author himself if you fancy.
Daniela razo
both you nerd is the movie and book of caroline ():
samuel
For the second question. I haven't read the book[though I really want to] but the movie is fantastic and me and my brother love it.
summer
I found the idea was very intriguing and I really enjoyed the movie. I've always wondered how the Other Mother came to be. Why is she doing this? Where did she come from? When I was younger it disturbed me but now its one of my favourite movies and I cannot wait for the book to come in the post.
the movie was based on the book
the movie was based on the book
Kim Dizzi
The book was boring the movie was more jazzed up and all in all boring! :)
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