Not every book was made for the big screen, and not every filmmaker can capture the essence of a good book.
As someone with a genuine love for reading, I get excited when I see books I enjoyed being adapted for TV or film.
Sometimes, that hype is warranted. There have been some really awesome adaptations in recent years that prove that with the right team, the integrity of a book can be honored while still making the changes needed to bring the piece to life.
Other times, however, creators miss the mark. In trying to make the story perfect for the limitations of TV and cinema, they lose some of the core pieces that are the real draw of the story.
So, here are 10 TV and movie adaptations that did the book justice vs. 10 that really missed the mark:
Warning: There are some spoilers below!