First of all this is my personal opinion and not what the majority thinks is better. You might disagree or agree with my choice (which is perfectly fine) but i would give my reason why and leave it at that. So I hope you enjoy reading this.
Now the first book i would be focusing on is Jurassic Park. The book was published in 1990 and became a best-seller. It gained more popularity after the movie release in 1993. So here's the verdict for which one i think is better. And my answer is.......The movie. I know, i know the book should/usually beat the movie especially one that was beloved by fans. I have to say that in this case the movie slightly beat the book. I'm gonna explain my reason so don't fuss yet.
Okay first of all the beginning of the book in Jurassic Park wasn't well focus.It was quite muddy at times yet i love how mysterious it was. I love how the author made each events gave signs of what was to come. However, I thought the movie did a better job drawing us into the story: It went straight to the point. The book did a superb job in world-building and explaining the science behind the dinosaurs existence. The characters in the book weren't as gripping as in the movie especially when it came to the kids. The book kids were quite annoying and appeared sort-of unlikable. The movie kids, on the other hand, were likable and down-to-earth.
Although it was intriguing to read the dinosaurs in the novel it doesn't beat actually seeing them on the screen. There was a sense of wonder and awe about it when I saw the appearances of the different type of dinosaurs. The book version, although wonderful, couldn't beat the visual. Finally the end of the book version was okay but the movie ending was much better. (Just wanted to add this: a major character died in the book that didn't die in the movie and I think i like the movie choice over the book. )
Overall, if you like the movie then you should definitely read the book. I think you would greatly appreciate the movie more and have a greater scope of the Jurassic universe. The changes that the director(or whoever in Hollywood made) were the right choices and definitely didn't hurt the core of what the book was trying to say. So even though the movie-version is better in my opinion, i would urge you to read the book.
Now the first book i would be focusing on is Jurassic Park. The book was published in 1990 and became a best-seller. It gained more popularity after the movie release in 1993. So here's the verdict for which one i think is better. And my answer is.......The movie. I know, i know the book should/usually beat the movie especially one that was beloved by fans. I have to say that in this case the movie slightly beat the book. I'm gonna explain my reason so don't fuss yet.
Okay first of all the beginning of the book in Jurassic Park wasn't well focus.It was quite muddy at times yet i love how mysterious it was. I love how the author made each events gave signs of what was to come. However, I thought the movie did a better job drawing us into the story: It went straight to the point. The book did a superb job in world-building and explaining the science behind the dinosaurs existence. The characters in the book weren't as gripping as in the movie especially when it came to the kids. The book kids were quite annoying and appeared sort-of unlikable. The movie kids, on the other hand, were likable and down-to-earth.
Although it was intriguing to read the dinosaurs in the novel it doesn't beat actually seeing them on the screen. There was a sense of wonder and awe about it when I saw the appearances of the different type of dinosaurs. The book version, although wonderful, couldn't beat the visual. Finally the end of the book version was okay but the movie ending was much better. (Just wanted to add this: a major character died in the book that didn't die in the movie and I think i like the movie choice over the book. )
Overall, if you like the movie then you should definitely read the book. I think you would greatly appreciate the movie more and have a greater scope of the Jurassic universe. The changes that the director(or whoever in Hollywood made) were the right choices and definitely didn't hurt the core of what the book was trying to say. So even though the movie-version is better in my opinion, i would urge you to read the book.