Trainspotting. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh, 1993
movie vs book
Danny Boyle, 1996

26-year-old Mark Renton is an unemployed heroin addict living with his parents in the suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. After several unsuccessful attempts to reintegrate into society, Renton, Sick Boy and Spud relapse into heroin use. Upon returning home after revival at a hospital, Renton’s parents lock him in his childhood bedroom and force him to go cold turkey.


Emma. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 1815 book
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Emma
Jane Austen, 1815
TV series vs book
Jim O'Hanlon, 2009

Austen’s classic comic novel follows the story of the “handsome, clever and rich” Emma Woodhouse. Dominating the small provincial world of Highbury, Emma believes she is a skilled matchmaker and repeatedly attempts to pair up her friends and acquaintances. Nothing delights her more than meddling in the love lives of others.


Elementary. Poster of the 2012 TV series and cover of the 1887 book, A Study in Scarlet
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A Study in Scarlet
Arthur Conan Doyle, 1887
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Robert Doherty, 2012-2019

A pair of investigators tackles the NYPD’s most challenging cases. After a downfall in London and a rehab stint, the unconventional Sherlock relocates to Manhattan. His affluent father compels him to cohabit with his least favorite person – a sober companion, Dr. Watson.


T2 Trainspotting. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Trainspotting
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Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh, 1993
movie vs book
Danny Boyle, 2017

Twenty years after stealing £8,000 in drug money from his friends and making a new life in Amsterdam, 46-year old Mark Renton suffers a heart attack in a gym. Daniel Spud Murphy has returned to a cycle of heroin addiction after separating from his wife, Gail, and losing access to his teenage son, Fergus, whom he fathered shortly after Renton left.


T2 Trainspotting. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2002 book, Porno
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Porno
Irvine Welsh, 2002
movie vs book
Danny Boyle, 2017

Twenty years after stealing £8,000 in drug money from his friends and making a new life in Amsterdam, 46-year old Mark Renton suffers a heart attack in a gym. Daniel Spud Murphy has returned to a cycle of heroin addiction after separating from his wife, Gail, and losing access to his teenage son, Fergus, whom he fathered shortly after Renton left.


Dead Man's Walk. Poster of the 1996 TV series and cover of the 1995 book
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Dead Man's Walk
Larry McMurtry, 1995
TV series vs book
Yves Simoneau, 1996

Set in the early 1840s, the show follows the adventures of two young Texas Rangers, Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae. The story unfolds as the two embark on a perilous journey from Texas to Santa Fe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and the complexities of the Texas frontier.


Mansfield Park. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1814 book
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Mansfield Park
Jane Austen, 1814
movie vs book
Patricia Rozema, 1999

At the age of 10, Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt, Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram, as her own parents do not have enough money to support their many children. Once at Mansfield Park, Fanny meets her cousins, as well as Fanny’s other maternal aunt, Mrs Norris. Fanny does not feel welcome, and Mrs Norris treats her more like a servant than a relative.