Breaking the Code. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1983 book, Alan Turing: The Enigma
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Alan Turing: The Enigma
Andrew Hodges, 1983
movie vs book
Herbert Wise, 1996

The story focuses on the life of the English mathematician Alan Turing, who helped decode the Enigma code, used by the Germans to send secret orders to their U-boats in World War II. He also was one of the key contributors to the development of the digital computer. Turing was also a homosexual in Britain at a time when it was illegal.


Breaking the Code. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1986 book
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Breaking the Code
Hugh Whitemore, 1986
movie vs book
Herbert Wise, 1996

The story focuses on the life of the English mathematician Alan Turing, who helped decode the Enigma code, used by the Germans to send secret orders to their U-boats in World War II. He also was one of the key contributors to the development of the digital computer. Turing was also a homosexual in Britain at a time when it was illegal.


World Without End. Poster of the 2012 TV series and cover of the 2007 book
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World Without End
Ken Follett, 2007
TV series vs book
Michael Caton-Jones, 2012

Set in England during the 14th century, the series chronicles the lives of ordinary citizens. Edward III leads the nation into the Hundred Years’ War with France, while Europe faced the Black Death. Caris, a visionary woman, and her lover Merthin build a community that stands up to the crown and the church.


Mansfield Park. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1814 book
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Mansfield Park
Jane Austen, 1814
movie vs book
Iain B. MacDonald, 2007

In Mansfield Park, poverty-stricken Fanny Price is sent away to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt at Mansfield Park. As she struggles to adapt to her new lifestyle she begins to attract the attentions of suitors, learning about the sexual politics of high society along the way.


Serena. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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Serena
Ron Rash, 2008
movie vs book
Susanne Bier, 2014

In Depression-era North Carolina, George Pemberton is an ambitious timber baron who falls in love with Serena Shaw, a young woman with a sad past. They marry, and Serena joins George on his land and starts to take control, pressuring and questioning George while remaining affectionate. George’s business partner Buchanan feels threatened as Serena begins to exceed his authority.