I tend to think that anytime Hollywood gets its hands on a book I've loved, they ruin it. However, after seeing Up in the Air with George Clooney recently, I started thinking about all the movies based on books that I've really enjoyed. Up in the Air is based on a book, which I haven't read--but the movie was excellent.
It almost goes without saying that any BBC production based on the work of a famous author is worth watching--and they are too numerous to name here. I would recommend both reading and watching any of the following titles: I Capture the Castle, Ghost World, Room with a View, and Remains of the Day.
You probably have your own favorites, and maybe you'll share them here.
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The book "Alive" Piers Paul Read was and is one of the best books I have ever read. First read it about 30 years ago and the story still stays with me. I have to admit the movie actually followed the book better than any other "movie based on a book" I've ever seen.
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