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Feature and Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read.

Q: What is one book that you would be nervous to see a movie adaption of because you think the movie could never live up to the book?

I have heard rumblings about movies being made of Outlander and The Bronze Horseman. I absolutely loved these books but I don't think I could handle either as a movie.  I can't think of a single actor/actress who could do any of the characters justice nor do I think it possible for a moviemaker to show the kinds of emotions that were portrayed in the book.  If a movie was made of either of these books, I would probably see it but I have a feeling I would be disappointed.  That being said when I heard they were making a movie of The Hunger Games I was really on the fence about it and look how awesome that movie turned out.  So I guess it really depend on how true to the story the movie stays and how good the actors are.

What book do you have reservations about being made into a movie?
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  1. AbriaApril 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I agree about Outlander. Whoever they cast would also have to commit to it for a long time and age well, since the books span such a long period of time. I think by Voyager they'd look like the cast of Harry Potter during the epilogue scene.

    My FF.

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  2. PatriciaApril 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Oh, I haven't read the Outlander books yet but I think I should. :3

    Patricia // My FF

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  3. veela-valoomApril 13, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Outlander would either be really good or horrible. I'm not sure which.

    My follow friday

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  4. Alison Can ReadApril 13, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Hopping through. I wonder how an Outlander movie would be. I've been meaning to read those books for years.
    My Hop

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  5. Michelle @ Book BriefsApril 15, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my FF post. Im a new follower of yours :)

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