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The Shawshank Redemption: 12 differences between the book and the film

The Shawshank Redemption is an absolute timeless classic film where Morgan Freeman plays our loveable con Red and Tim Robbins plays the mysterious yet forever hopeful Andy Dufresne – a man who is wrongly accused of a crime and is made to pay the ultimate price. However, what some people don’t realise is that this incredible movie is based on Stephen King’s 103-page story, Rita … Continue reading The Shawshank Redemption: 12 differences between the book and the film

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10 Incredible films that came from short stories

There are so many incredible films that are either based on, or came from, short stories. It’s probably easier, I think, to turn a short story into a film than it is to turn a novel or a 300-400 page book into a film. With short stories being much, well, shorter, it gives film industries more creativity to bring the story to life without the … Continue reading 10 Incredible films that came from short stories

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25 Wise words from novels about letting go and moving on

Here are 25 wise words from novels about letting go and moving on. 1. “Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.” ― Nicole Sobon, Program 13 2. “Some birds are not meant to be caged, that’s all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage … Continue reading 25 Wise words from novels about letting go and moving on

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18 Times characters in books gave great advice

Sometimes we all need some good advice, and one of the best places to get some is in books and stories. Characters in novels always seem to have the best advice, and we’re taking a look at 18 of the best advice given to people in books. 1. “She once told me that the key to happiness was achievable dreams.” — Nicholas Sparks, Dear John … Continue reading 18 Times characters in books gave great advice

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10 Times the movie was better than the book

When novelist John le Carré famously quipped that “having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes” he summed up the disappointment that countless authors feel about the often lackluster adaptations of their work. And yet, on rare occasions, the exact opposite can be true. There are some films which drastically improved upon it’s novel; here are ten … Continue reading 10 Times the movie was better than the book

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