John Dies at the End. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2007 book
VS3
John Dies at the End
David Wong, 2007
movie vs book
Don Coscarelli, 2012

David Wong, a slacker, recalls confronting a zombie skinhead whom he beheaded one year prior and wonders whether an axe that had its handle and head replaced over time is still the same axe. Some time ago, David is at a party with his friend John, with acquaintances Fred Chu, Justin White, and Amy Sullivan, who has an amputated hand.


Mulan. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1695 book, Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
VS3
Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Zhu Renhuo, 1695
movie vs book
Niki Caro, 2020

In Imperial China, Hua Mulan is an adventurous and active girl, to the disappointment of her parents, who hopes that one day she will be wed to a good husband. As a young woman, Mulan is forced to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate her fitness as a future wife. Mulan, flustered, attempts to pour tea in front of the matchmaker, but a spider causes a panic that destroys the kettle, and the matchmaker calls her a disgrace in front of her family.


Mulan. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the book novelization
VS3
Mulan Live Action Novelization
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2020
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Niki Caro, 2020

In Imperial China, Hua Mulan is an adventurous and active girl, to the disappointment of her parents, who hopes that one day she will be wed to a good husband. As a young woman, Mulan is forced to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate her fitness as a future wife. Mulan, flustered, attempts to pour tea in front of the matchmaker, but a spider causes a panic that destroys the kettle, and the matchmaker calls her a disgrace in front of her family.


The Circle. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
VS3
The Circle
Dave Eggers, 2013
movie vs book
James Ponsoldt, 2017

Through her friend Annie, call center intern Mae Holland secures a customer support position at The Circle, a tech and social media company. Mae is embarrassed when she realizes that Ty is the creator of True You, a popular Circle product, and she had not recognized him.