Category: Book To TV Adaptations

Bridgerton, S1 Review | Book vs TV Adaptation

1/6/2021

In this podcast episode Tamara, Casey, and Nicola break down season 1 of the Nexflix original Bridgerton created by Shondaland. They share the similarities and differences from the page to the small screen! They also share their ratings for the book and the first season! Did you watch the show? If so, tell us how you thought it stacked up and if it was a solid adaptation.

If you haven't read the book and still want to know what we thought about the show, then you'll still want to listen!

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A Discovery of Witches, S1 Review | Book vs TV Adaptation

12/9/2020

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In this podcast episode Tamara, Casey, and Nicola break down season 1 of A Discovery of Witches and share the similarities and differences from the page to the small screen! Did you watch the show? If so, tell us how you thought it stacked up and if it was a solid adaptation.

If you haven't read the book and still want to know what we thought about the show, then you'll still want to listen!

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You | First Impressions - Book to TV Adaptation #YOUlifetime

9/17/2018

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You is an American television psychological thriller series based on the novel of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. Youpremiered on Lifetime on September 9, 2018. At the end of July, ahead of the series premiere, Lifetime announced that You had been renewed for a second season.

After watching the first two episodes, I had to weigh in on this. I read the books (You and Hidden Bodies) and enjoyed them both. In my opinion, Lifetime nailed it. They nailed the plot (thus far) and lots of the characters. If the first two episodes is a true indication of what's in store, I can't wait for more! I know there will be some changes, but one of the best things about a book to TV adaptations is that they have more time to dig into the details of the book to a level that a 2-hour movie never could.

The tone of the show is dark, a gritty, and slightly funny in that sarcastic way that I love. The tone was a good representation of the book's tone. I really liked the casting as well. Starting with the most interesting and crazy character, Joe... Joe is Gossip Girl! Okay, not really, but Penn Badgley is most known for playing Dan on the long-running series Gossip Girl on the CW. His character was sort of creepy on Gossip Girl when you think about what he actually did for most of the show's run, and he's super creepy as Joe in You. I guess he's just got a naturally creepy look? You is a story of obsession and murder in a manipulative and low-key way, so you've got to have someone that can hold up that kind of character. He's not your obvious "crazy" guy.

When it comes to Beck, Elizabeth Lail is a great fit. I believe her naïveté and her need to fit in and her want to be in a relationship. As for Beck's friends, while not physical match for Peach, I really love Shay Mitchell in that role. After years on Pretty Little Liars, it's wonderful to see her in a new role that is going to be very complex when it's all said and done.

When I read the books a few years ago, I was stunned by what Joe was able to get away with and how Beck was so clueless. I feel that same sentiment while I'm watching the show. The book made lots of women want to deactivate their Facebook. This show will have you double checking that your blinds/curtains are closed and that you actually locked your phone!

Even if you haven't read the books, you'll enjoy this show. At first look, it's a solid adaptation, yet it stands on its own. Give it a try. Are you watching You on Lifetime? If you've read the books, how do you think it stacks up so far?

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Introducting Spin-Off Podcast...The Recap! Castle Rock

8/10/2018

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The premier of my new podcast, The Recap! Castle Rock starts this evening. I've been wanted to recap and review episode by episode certain shows for a while now. Lisa and I have been doing it on the Shelf Addiction podcast for The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, but it never really sat well with me that it was on the Shelf Addiction Podcast feed. I felt the show recaps and discussions should have their own space as not to bombard book lovers without interest in TV with that content.

Going forward you may still see Pop Culture Sunday (if I don't end up spinning that off too) on the Shelf Addiction Podcast, but you'll have to follow new feeds for individual TV show series content.

Without further ado, take a listen to The Recap! Castle Rock trailer. I hope you'll join me and Lisa live tonight when we talk about episodes 1 and 2. Join us live on Friday nights during the season at 6pm EST/5pm CST and let's talk all things Castle Rock. Set an alarm!

If you're not able to make it, subscribe on Spreaker and listen later on. You'll want to download the Spreaker app (available for Android and iOs) so you can comment on the go! When you subscribe via the app, you'll get broadcast notifications when we go live and you can comment directly from the app! You can also chat with us on Twitter using hashtag #therecaplive during the live broadcast. Mention myself (@shelfaddiction) or Lisa (@LisaOrbanAuthor) when commenting!

Talk to you soon!

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BTTA | Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments TV Show

1/19/2016

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Movie Adaptation

My BTMA | BTTA feature is all about taking a look at the movies and tv shows that have been adapted from the books that we love so much! This post will share with you my first impressions, if I would recommend it, and my overall forecast for the future of the show or movie series. In a nutshell, if I thought it was it a hit or miss.

Those of us who went to see the Mortal Instruments movie, had the general consensus that it sucked. Badly. Personally, I felt that the actors didn't match the books characters and the plot was held together by a thread. Very disappointing. On the plus side, it wasn't nearly as dreadful as The Vampire Academy or the Beautiful Creatures movie adaptations, but let's save those for another conversation. Lucky for Cassandra Clare, her books were once again picked up and given another chance to redeem themselves, this time on the small screen. As Aaliyah's song lyrics of "Try Again" say, "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again..."

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First Impression | TV Show Adaptation of Delirium, by Lauren Oliver

6/23/2014

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Hey Friends,

I watched "Delirium" pilot on Hulu Plus yesterday and I was so utterly disappointed, that I had to let you all know about it. When I first decided to check out Delirium by Lauren Oliver earlier this year, I was unaware that there was a TV show that was already created, picked up and cancelled. Sadly, I understand why FOX dropped this show. WIGS picked it up, but the shows future is unknown.

The adaptation features tarring Emma Roberts, Billy Campbell, and several other recognizable actors and actresses. There are some popular names in the cast, but that wasn't enough for me to like it. I've never seen a TV show rush through one book in one episode, very strange. The show loosely followed the book, but there were so many changes, it might as well have been a different story all together. Even when disregarding the book, the story didn't pull me in, the characters didn't pull me.

As I mentioned earlier, presently no plans have been made to continue on with the series so who knows what they were originally thinking when they filmed the pilot. I guess we'll know soon enough if the WIGS network will decide to continue on.

The "Delirium" pilot will only be available on Hulu and WIGS for 24 days, beginning this past Friday, June 20. So if you're curious and want to see it, do so before it's gone.

Have you seen it? What do you think? If you haven't read Delirium, check out my mini review.

Happy Reading,
~Tamara

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Review: The Awakening (The Vampire Diaries #1), by L.J. Smith (Audiobook)

3/5/2014

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Get the audio book here!

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Release Date: First published March 1, 1999 / Audio unabridged edition released October 27, 2009 by Harper Audio
Format: MP3
Pages: 276 pages (Paperback) / Audio Length: Approx 6.5 hours
Narrator: Rebecca Mozo
Source: Library Borrow via Overdrive
Genre: YA Paranormal, YA Urban Fantasy
Review Date: March 4, 2014
Rating: 2 bookmarks

Synopsis: Elena: beautiful and popular, the girl who can have any boy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, desperately trying to resist his desire for Elena for her own good. Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Elena finds herself drawn to both brothers....who will she choose?

First let me say that this book was never on my radar to read let alone listen to on audio. I was looking for another audio book to borrow, but the one I wanted had a million and one holds on it so I searched for something readily available. Because I really enjoy TVD television show, I decided to give the book a try.

Sadly there wasn't much that I liked about the story. The fact that I couldn't stop myself from comparing it to the TV show, probably was part of the problem. I don't think I could enjoy the story as it is. I guess that's the problem with reading a book after watching it's counterpart, whether it's a TV show or movie.

What I was able to enjoy is the narrator. I liked the fact that she sort of sounds just like the actress that plays Elena on the TV show. Not exactly, but close. That was a pleasant surprise.