Do you ever do this? I have never read a book having seen a film version first, but will happily watch, and generally dislike () a film after I've read the book.
I do both. I remember being worried the book Remains of the Day might be a slog but it was utterly compelling. Sometimes if a story in a film is interesting I'll read the book to get more background and understanding.
I think I prefer reading after the film. Reading before I sit through going well, they changed that, that wasn't right, the actor isn't right for the part etc
I've often enjoyed it but not always. I read Room with a view, Maurice and Howard End after the movies each time and thought the films were a lot better. The Raj Quartet was a different experience from The Jewel in the Crown, more limited somehow.
I've been put off trying watching the Red Riding series because the books are unreadable IMO.
I've started reading Outlander after watching the series (I'm watching on channel 4 catch up, still on series 1 so no spoilers please! )
It's quite fun actually, feels 'easy'. It's a bit like chatting to a friend about something you watched and really enjoyed, and you get the feeling again, as I haven't finished watching yet (barely started tbh) so I'm reading with minimal hindsight.
I try never to watch the film until I have read the book. Usually the book is better and there is something off putting about reading after watching the film as there are few surprises.
I watched outlander seasons 1 and 2 on prime. Couldn't wait for the next instalment and then found out that there 8 or so books! Have read them all and now waiting impatiently for the next series and next book!
) a film after I've read the book.