Searching for Bobby Fischer. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1988 book
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Searching for Bobby Fischer
Fred Waitzkin, 1988
movie vs book
Steven Zaillian, 1993

Josh Waitzkin and his family discover that he possesses a gift for chess and they seek to nurture it. They hire a strict instructor, Bruce Pandolfini, who aims to teach the boy to be as aggressive as chess legend Bobby Fischer.


Fluke. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1977 book
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Fluke
James Herbert, 1977
movie vs book
Carlo Carlei, 1995

Awakening on his inaugural morning, Fluke, a newborn puppy, is introduced to a world brimming with excitement and playfulness. Whether engaging in lively romps with his siblings or snuggling up beside his mother for a nap, Fluke revels in the joys of puppyhood. However, as recurring dreams and a series of mishaps evoke memories of a distinct past life, he gradually realizes that he once existed as a man!