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Finding out what is better: a book or a film is like “chicken or egg”. Like an avid book lover, someone likes to think through all the subtleties of the plot on their own, conducting an imaginary casting for each hero’s role. Someone, on the contrary, wants to evaluate the finished picture and not waste a lot of time trying to find out the ending of the bestseller. Therefore, it is better not to argue but to read the book at z lib and then watch the film.
James Dashner “The Maze Runner”
Thomas is the main character. One day, he wakes up in an elevator. He remembers only his name and finds himself in a strange place where there are people just like him. A group of young guys has been looking for a way out of the maze for the past three years because its design changes every day. Predatory creatures live there and eat everyone who gets into them after sunset.
The film, like the book, is for those who like to be in suspense from the very beginning to the last seconds.
Nicholas Sparks “The Notebook”
A romantic drama by Nick Cassavetes with Ryan Gosling in the lead role tells the love story of Noah and Ellie.
A poor country boy and a girl from a wealthy family fall in love with each other in their youth during summer vacation. Of course, her family is against such a union. Ellie accepts a marriage proposal from another one. But later she cancels the engagement and returns to Noah.
The film has one of the few endings that will touch the harshest heart.
If you enjoy immersive storytelling, a visual novel offers a unique blend of narrative depth and interactive experience, much like films adapted from books
Francis Scott Fitzgerald “The Great Gatsby”
The excellent work of the directors and designers earned the film two Oscar statuettes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan play the main roles.
1920s, New York. This become the time whilst Prohibition become added. After the give up of World War I, people wanted to return to a carefree lifestyles. Among this chaos stands proud the parent of Jay Gatsby, whose beyond is shrouded in secrets and techniques. He frequently organizes loud events known for his or her extravagance and class.
Gatsby’s neighbor is an ordinary guy, Nick Carraway. He plunges into Jay’s world of wealth and luxury. However, very soon, Nick witnesses a tragedy that ends this whole story.
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”
Agatha Christie’s detective novel has been filmed twice. The first film was released in 1974. In 2017, Kenneth Branagh made his version, which was no less successful.
13 passengers are traveling on a luxury train. Then, a murder occurs, and everyone becomes a suspect. Experienced detective Hercule Poirot takes on the investigation. A series of mysterious clues each time points to someone else. The criminal
Bernhard Schlink “The Reader”
An American-German melodrama starring Kate Winslet.
15-year-old Michael Berg falls in love with Hannah Schmitz, who is twice his age. They spend all evenings reading books that Michael reads to his beloved.
Their passionate romance does not last long. Hannah disappears.
Eight years pass. Michael becomes a law student. And during one court hearing, he meets Hannah again. The woman is accused of terrible crimes during her time as a guard in a concentration camp.
The film brought Kate Winslet an Oscar for best actress.
Whether you prefer to immerse yourself in the pages of a book or lose yourself in the cinematic adaptation, exploring these atmospheric stories through both mediums offers a unique experience—find your next read at zlibrary and let the journey unfold on screen and in print.
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