Brother. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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Brother
David Chariandy, 2017
movie vs book
Clement Virgo, 2022

The story follows brothers Francis and Michael from a single-parent family who are struggling to imagine a better life for themselves in their getaway spot of Rogue Valley. Francis, who hopes of becoming a music artist in the hip-hop scene, tries to keep his brother out of trouble by bringing him along to his friends’ hang out at the barbershop while their Trinidadian mother is working multiple shifts to make ends meet. However, when tragedy strikes and a police crackdown ensues, the boys’ hopes and dreams may be dashed by reality.


Dare Me. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2012 book
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Dare Me
Megan Abbott, 2012
TV series vs book
Megan Abbott, Gina Fattore, 2019-2020

The series follows the fraught relationship between two best friends after their charismatic new cheer coach arrives to bring their squad to prominence. Boundaries are crossed and the young women’s lives are changed forever when a shocking crime rocks their quiet suburban world.