Christine

**Black Suit** · April 6th, 2009

I have the film and I have just bought the book..

I want to read the book first and then check out the movie..

any advice of which is better?

**Mr. Jingles** · April 6th, 2009

Read the book then watch the movie.....I find in his adaptations, the book tends to be a little better. Enjoy!

**OhmyGod!** · April 6th, 2009

I say: always read the novel first!

It's much scarier when you don't know how things look and when you're up in the 'reading-world' and you don't know what is gonna happen...

Plus: you want to start with the original idea...the basis, don't you?

**JohnDalglish** · April 6th, 2009

Hi,

Oh, the book by a mile IMO.

Not that the film is bad or anything, in fact it's got some neat scenes, but....

Do it in the order you suggest and I think you'll agree.

Long days and pleasant nights

**LadyLyn** · April 6th, 2009

Hi, I own both as well. I am one of those types that simply must read the book first. If I see a movie first then sometimes I'm not quite so apt to read the book as the ending is already spoiled for me. In my humble opinion, while the movie was quite good, I prefer the book over it. I just like the fact that the books tend to be much more involved and you are able to get a better back story in the books I think. Either way though, I'm sure you will thoroughly enjoy both no matter which you decide upon first. Happy reading/watching!

**tillyn** · April 6th, 2009

Read , then watch. Movie not bad, but book MUCH better.

**Wynter_21** · April 7th, 2009

I've only read the book. I thought it was okay.... from what I've heard the movie left out some plot points so if you want to get them then read the book.

**marew1** · April 7th, 2009

Read the book first and then enjoy the movie!

**Haunted** · April 7th, 2009

Originally Posted by Black Suit

I have the film and I have just bought the book..

I want to read the book first and then check out the movie..

any advice of which is better?

IMHO always the book. The images you can create in your mind from Mr. King's words are 'way better' than any cinema.

**Tombrun** · April 7th, 2009

Being that the book was written (and released) before the movie, I'd read the book first. I always try to experience things in the right order. I feel that's the way the creators meant it to be.