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It would be nice if people who have read the book would use the spoiler tags when discussing particular scenes or plot points...just because something wasn't in the first episode doesn't mean it won't be in the show later.
I've refrained from being specific in any way about the differences. Would be a good idea to use spoiler tags for any plot or character references in explaining differences between the book and this series.
Perhaps I'm naive, were I a craftsman of such works, world renown, wealthy enough for several lifetimes and still in my prime I would rather my creation stay in its intended universe, than be hacked up by a profit driven device like television.
King has never really cared all that much. His attitude has been: I write the books. If the movie turns out good, then great! If the movie turns out bad, you've still got the book.
I was definitely taken aback at how much the TV show changed. Other than names and a big dome, the show have very little in common with the book. It's completely different. But I'm not so sure that's a bad thing, since I didn't like the book all that much.
King has never really cared all that much. His attitude has been: I write the books. If the movie turns out good, then great! If the movie turns out bad, you've still got the book.
I was definitely taken aback at how much the TV show changed. Other than names and a big dome, the show have very little in common with the book. It's completely different. But I'm not so sure that's a bad thing, since I didn't like the book all that much.
Im sorry but yeah I did not like the book that much at all either ....
The show is based on the book. It's not an exact copy of the book. Just like movies based on whatever plot or idea, they just use that plot or idea as a premise for filming the show. Being based means they can change anything they want as long as they follow the general idea.
In most movies people complain that it wasn't like the book, well it was just based on that idea.
The show is based on the book. It's not an exact copy of the book. Just like movies based on whatever plot or idea, they just use that plot or idea as a premise for filming the show. Being based means they can change anything they want as long as they follow the general idea.
In most movies people complain that it wasn't like the book, well it was just based on that idea.
It's as if one prepares to enjoy a work of Mozart and finds that it's actually a performance by the creature known as Justin Beeber. But television continues it delivery of bus station culture and 7/11 dinning.
It would be nice if people who have read the book would use the spoiler tags when discussing particular scenes or plot points...just because something wasn't in the first episode doesn't mean it won't be in the show later.
My apologies for any breach of proper conversation regarding "spoilers". It seemed a smallish revelation and germane to the topic. I won't reveal the identity of the owner of the severed head found in a bag in act 2.
My apologies for any breach of proper conversation regarding "spoilers". It seemed a smallish revelation and germane to the topic. I won't reveal the identity of the owner of the severed head found in a bag in act 2.
"Act 2"??? Do you mean the 2nd eppie or did I miss something? I admit, I dozed off. Or is "act 2" after the first commercial break?
I don't think you "broke" any "laws" about spoilers. Having never read the book myself, I find the posts by people who have rather annoying too. Now I have to look at "Junior" in a different light.
It's as if one prepares to enjoy a work of Mozart and finds that it's actually a performance by the creature known as Justin Beeber. But television continues it delivery of bus station culture and 7/11 dinning.
Well, that's not a very realistic comparison. That could be like preparing to listen to "Mozart" on a toy piano. Hardly the same thing. One thing about adapatations is that they can be frustrating if they differ too much from the original story. But if they follow too closely it can be frustrating also. Getting it right is tricky. I've never seen a Stephen King book made for Television that was good. Not all Stephen King adaptations are good regardless. Kubrick is a good example. His The Shining adaptation differed substantially from the book. Stephen King didn't like the changes. Yet, of the two, I prefer the movie over the book, even though I know the differences and sometimes wish they were included.
I went on my "On Demand" on my cable company and it's available. Only to HD customers. What's with that?
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