The Dark Knight. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Dark Knight
Dennis O'Neil, 2008
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Christopher Nolan, 2008

Bruce Wayne escalates his crusade against crime, teaming up with Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to eradicate the lingering criminal elements infesting the city. While their alliance initially yields promising results, they become ensnared in a maelstrom of anarchy orchestrated by a burgeoning criminal genius dubbed The Joker, instilling fear among the populace of Gotham.


The Dark Knight. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
movie vs comic book
Christopher Nolan, 2008

A gang of criminals robs a Gotham City mob bank, murdering each other for a higher share until only the Joker remains; he escapes with the money. The Joker kills Gambol and takes over his gang, and the mob ultimately decides to accept the offer.


Oppenheimer. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2005 book, American Prometheus
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American Prometheus
Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin, 2005
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Christopher Nolan, 2023

The movie tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a scientist who played a role in the Manhattan Project, resulting in the development of the atomic bomb.


Small Things Like These. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2021 book
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Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan, 2021
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Tim Mielants, 2024

In 1985, a devoted father named Bill Furlong stumbles upon unsettling secrets concealed by the local convent, unraveling shocking truths about both the institution and his own life.


Batman Begins. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Batman Begins
Dennis O'Neil, 2005
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Christopher Nolan, 2005

As a child in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne falls down a dry well and is attacked by a swarm of bats, developing a fear of bats. Outside, mugger Joe Chill murders Bruce’s parents in front of him, and the orphaned Bruce is raised by the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce poses publicly as a shallow playboy, while setting up a base in the caves beneath Wayne Manor and taking up the vigilante identity of Batman, inspired by his childhood fear, which he has now conquered.


Batman Begins. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
movie vs comic book
Christopher Nolan, 2005

As a child in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne falls down a dry well and is attacked by a swarm of bats, developing a fear of bats. Outside, mugger Joe Chill murders Bruce’s parents in front of him, and the orphaned Bruce is raised by the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth.


Broken. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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Broken
Daniel Clay, 2008
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Rufus Norris, 2012

At the start of summer break, Skunk, an 11-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes, spends her afternoons exploring her neighborhood and daydreaming, though she must also remember to give herself regular injections. However, Skunk’s carefree days come to a halt when she witnesses her bitter and furious neighbor, Mr. Oswald, brutally attacking Rick, a disturbed boy from the area who has been falsely accused of rape by Mr. Oswald’s daughter.


In the Heart of the Sea. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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In the Heart of the Sea
Nathaniel Philbrick, 2000
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Ron Howard, 2015

In 1850, author Herman Melville visits innkeeper Thomas Nickerson, the last survivor of the sinking of the whaleship Essex, offering money in return for his story. The owners hire veteran whaler Owen Chase as first mate, though he is disappointed not to receive a captain’s commission.


Girl with a Pearl Earring. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
Tracy Chevalier, 1999
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Peter Webber, 2003

Griet is a shy girl living in the Dutch Republic in 1665. Her father, a Delftware painter, has recently gone blind, rendering him unable to work and putting his family in a precarious financial situation. To help matters, Griet is sent to work as a maid in the household of famed painter Johannes Vermeer. However, she is slow to return his affections as their relationship develops.


Kensuke's Kingdom. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Kensuke's Kingdom
Michael Morpurgo, 1999
movie vs book
Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry, 2023

After being stranded on a secluded Pacific island, young Michael must confront the challenges of survival in solitude. However, he soon discovers that he may not be the only inhabitant of the island. As he grapples with the unsettling realization, he also comes face to face with a fear even greater than solitude itself.