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Friday, 20 April 2018

Thriller Novels From The Page To The Silver Screen

By Stephen Lee


Few people have the luxury of being able to settle down with a good book for a few hours. Life is so busy that more often than not people find their entertainment from the television or streaming services. Thankfully there is still lots of great books available and many thriller novels find their way onto our screens as movie productions.

Many of the best authors in this genre have their work adapted for the cinema. The format lends itself to the silver screen with tension, a hero and often a love interest as well. While the film makers often do justice do the book and produce an entertaining film, there are many instances where the book is still better.

When you read a novel you can immerse yourself in the narrative and conjure up your own image of the hero or heroine. A well written novel will have descriptions that leave you in no doubt about the beauty of the scenery without having to see it. In the same way you can imagine the mutilated corpse without the need for special effects and fake blood.

Many authors will produce a whole series of books based on the same main character. This character can become almost a real person as you learn what drives them and can picture them in your minds eye. The dark haired lady detective or the loan wanderer constantly finding trouble have been so well described they are firmly imprinted on your mind.

When a well loved character is transferred to the silver screen sometimes the casting seems a little odd if you have read the books. The five foot three actor might bring in a good audience, but the character is clearly described as being a foot taller. The bad guy should be Irish not have an Australian accent. These deviations from the original can make you wonder if the producers have even read the book.

Bringing a great book to the movie screen can bring a new audience to the original author. Enjoying a film can lead people to seek out previous or following works. Bringing people to books is excellent however it happens. It is well known that reading can improve spelling, literacy and is a great way to learn about other countries and cultures.

Most books are published both in hardcopy and an online format. There are bookstores online where you can either purchase hardcopy by mail order or get the online version. They offer user reviews and synopsis so you have an idea of the style and story before you buy. As a regular customer they will also offer choices you might like or suggests things other people are reading.

If you are a tech person then there are plenty of apps available for your phone or tablet which allow you to download and read books. There are sites which promote new authors by offering their work for free in this format. Some older works which are now out of copyright can also be downloaded free of charge. A novel that is over one hundred years old can still be a really good thriller.




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