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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Marti Noxon, ranked

Marti Noxon, known for works such as Sharp Objects or Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 Marti Noxon movies and TV series based on existing source material. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Sharp Objects. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2006 book
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Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn, 2006
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Sharp Objects
Marti Noxon, 2018

Crime reporter Camille Preaker, suffering from alcoholism and recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital after years of self-harming, returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, to investigate the murders of two young girls.

Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1995 book, The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
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The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Vicki Iovine, 1995
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Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Marti Noxon, 2014-2018

In this series, we follow Abby McCarthy, a renowned author and family expert, who stuns the world by confessing that her seemingly flawless life is a facade. Opening up about her separation from her husband, Jake, Abby’s revelation sends shockwaves through America, putting her successful career and marriage in jeopardy.

Dietland. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2015 book
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Dietland
Sarai Walker, 2015
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Dietland
Marti Noxon, 2018

Plum Kettle, ghost-writer for the editor of one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines, struggles with self-image and sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-acceptance. At the same time, everyone is buzzing over news reports about men, accused of sexual abuse and assault, who are disappearing and meeting untimely, violent deaths.