Question about "It"

**ChaseTx** · April 6th, 2009

I haven't read the book, but the movie was, in my opinion, very cheesy. Judging by its popularity with readers, is it safe to say the book differs enough that it won't be a corny joke to me, like the movie version and Child's Play, etc.?

**smjohn** · April 6th, 2009

The book is ALWAYS better than the movie. IMHO. There has never been a time when I was disappointed by a book, but several on movies adapted from books. Give it a try, I bet you'll like it. You can make your own movie in your head as you read it

**Samantha_** · April 6th, 2009

I didn't see the movie as, at that point, having watched a few adaptations of Stephen King novels I just didn't feel a film could capture the book. So, I really can't comment on the film quality. But, it's safe to say the book will not come across as a corny joke... the writing is insightful and vivid.

**bopropadop** · April 6th, 2009

Yes. The book is much better. You'll notice that is a consistent theme with most of SK's works.

**Robert Gray** · April 6th, 2009

The book and the movie have very little in common. Books never come off as "cheesy" in the same way a film can because your imagination will paint the scene in the appropriate way with the proper special effects which appeal to you. Thus, by reading the book you get the real story and the best cinematography possible, your own mind.

**marew1** · April 6th, 2009

The book is far superior to the movie. A great read!!!

**elevelyn** · April 6th, 2009

I thought the film was terrible but the book was amazing! i've read over 40 of SK's books and this book is the ONLY one that gave me nightmares... Both times ive read it

**Bryan James** · April 6th, 2009

I'm not much of a lawnjockey, but I do like an active posting session.

"is it safe to say the book differs enough that it won't be a corny joke..."

If in the penultimately penultudinous words of Samuel J. Coleridge...do I need to go on?

Just read "IT."

BJS

**Autumnlyn** · April 6th, 2009

Book was EXCELLENT!! Don't judge by the movie. NO comparison

**tillyn** · April 6th, 2009

I always loved the story, the movie was okay could be done better , which i think they are planning on doing in the future. Go read the book, you'll be pleasantly surprised.