With many classic books being turned into movies ever so often, there is always the big debate as to whether the movies based on books, are ever as good as the books themselves.
Despite the debates, many book lovers flock to the cinema’s to watch their favourite books come to life on the big screen.
This list of the top five books that were turned into movies contains some of the most popular bestsellers and blockbusters.
1. The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. It is written in the voice of 16 year old Katniss Everdeen who lives in the dystopian, post-apocalyptic nation of Panem in North America. Since its release, The Hunger Games has been translated into 26 languages, and is the first in the Hunger Games trilogy. The film adaption released in 2012, was met with critical acclaim.
2. Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the life and adventures of the main character, a wizard named Harry Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 30 June 1997, the books have gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history.
3. Twilight
A series of four vampire-themed, fantasy romance novels by American author Stephenie Meyer. It charts a period in the life of Isabella "Bella" Swan, a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a 104-year-old vampire named Edward Cullen. Since the release of the first novel, Twilight, in 2005, the books have gained immense popularity and commercial success around the world. The series is most popular among young adults; and the four books have won multiple awards.
4. The Hobbit
A fantasy novel and children's book by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937 to wide critical acclaim. The Hobbit came to life and was made into a film in 2012. The Hobbit follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by the dragon, Smaug. Bilbo's journey takes him from light-hearted, rural surroundings into more sinister territory.
5. The Chronicles of Narnia
A series of seven high fantasy novels by author C.S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals, the series narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of that world. The movie was also met with critical claim when it was adapted into a film.
Source: Wikipedia
Written by: Thulisile Khumalo
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