5 Young Adult Book to Movie Adaptations

Young adult books adapting into movies isn’t a new concept, but in the past couple of months, it seems like more and more are being planned. I wanted to share my thoughts on some from the past and more recent adaptations.

Spectacular Now- Tim Tharp

Book Published:2008

Movie Released 2012

    

Stutter Keely deals with alcoholism in his senior year of high school. This movie strayed a bit from the book, small details here and there. There was also the ending of the movie was completely different than the book, which was a bit annoying to me. However, the movie was still enjoyable. Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller both star in this adaptation.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower- Stephen Chbosky

Book Published:1999

Movie Released: 2012

   

The book and movie of The Perks of Being a Wallflower hold a special place in my heart. I’ve read and watched Perks multiple times and honestly just love it. I thought the adaption was very well done. Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller, and Emma Watson do a great job on taking the roles of their characters.

Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins

Book Published: 2008

Movie Released: 2012

    

I read The Hunger Games series back in middle school/ early high school. I honestly thought the books were a bit overhyped and to me, they were just okay. I did end up enjoying the movies more than the books. The movies were more entertaining for me. It was very well produced. However, what is up with the last book being turned into two movies?? Others like this include Harry Potter, Divergent was supposed to be like this, but I don’t know if the last movie was ever made. I know it is just for money and I find it annoying.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones- Cassandra Clare

Book Published: 2007

Movie Released:2013

     

I loved this series, and I am planning on rereading it soon. However, we all know this movie flopped. It was not well done at all, and then they turned it into a t.v. series, Shadowhunters. I don’t know how the t.v. series is because I have yet to watch it. The movie was just a big letdown, especially since the book and the Moral Instruments series was really good.

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (AKA Love, Simon)- Becky Albertalli

Book Published:2015

Movie Released: 2018

      

I read Simon v. the Homo Sapiens Agenda earlier this year and loved it. It had been on my to-read list for quite some time, but I wanted to wait until closer to the movie coming out so I could compare. The movie differed from the book, just small details here and there, however, I thought the movie was almost as good as the book.

Books I have read, but have yet to seen the movie:

The Hate U Give- Angie Thomas

Book Published: 2017

Movie Released: 2018

   

I read The Hate U Give earlier this year and I loved it so much. I knew I had to read this novel after the amazing reviews it got and after hearing it was being turned into a movie later in the year. So far, I have heard really good reviews about the movie.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post- Emily M Danforth

Book Published:2012

Movie Released: 2018

       

It has been a while since I have read The Miseducation of Cameron Post, but I remember thoroughly enjoying it. The novel deals with a protagonist that identifies as LGBT, but her family doesn’t approve and sends her to conversion camp. When I heard it was being turned into a movie, I was so excited.

What are your thoughts on book to movie adaptations? Which are some of your favorite? Are there any that you truly hate? Any that you are excited about that are coming out soon?