Into the Wild question

I did the same, and still found the book enjoyable. Krakauer really did his research and there's plenty to learn about "Supertramp" that you won't find in the movie.

And I saw the movie first, but didn't like the book! I liked the story and detailed information, I didn't like the way it was written. At all. It's a pretty easy read though and still worth it.
I thought the movie was fantastic, by the way.

The book was a lot better in my view. As someone who had done nearly the same as Chris did 30 years ago (baring the trek into the woods and the trip down the Colorado) the movie over romanticized the “adventure” while the book focused far more on the details. Maybe because it touched close to home, the book wasn't a slog for me, I could relate. For me, the movie was a Hollywood adventure romanticized a bit too much for the masses. I guess it would have had to of been done by the independents to be more than a sentimental, poor lost young man, fluff tear jerker though.

I read this book for a literature class. We had to read the book first then we saw the movie in class. The teacher's questions were thoughtful; some of the students were just idiots with their answers though.

I read the book first and I did not enjoy it at all. I found a lot of it tough going to be honest. I then watched the movie and loved it.

Definitely read it. If you are one of them who likes adventures, inspirational and very motivating stories... It does really worth it to read. :-))

I watched the movie first and honestly it was better than the book. The book more like reading a wikipedia than reading a story though.

This thread is precisely what is wrong with America: prone to 'cheap entertainment,' over a good challenging novel, wherein the brain can be left to remain stagnant.

The book is great. It's not just the story, but Krakauer's exploration into Chris's motivations and influences. He connects him to American cultural strands, too, like the desire for exploration, fascination with wilderness both literal and metaphorical, and freedom, the chance to really define one's own circumstances. He takes some time to respond to Chris's critics and also to try to understand him better by comparing him to other Alaskan adventurers, Everett Ruess, and even, in two chapters, to himself. In comparison to the movie, I have seen it, but I honestly don't recall it that well.

I saw the movie first, too. The book illuminated some of family problems, but ultimately, I found it unsatisfying.

Heh, I love it when people are typing so hard they pound all the grammar out of their little old sentences.

Books are always better than the movie or TV show. That's where all of these brainless big time producers with no original thought source out the material to show their bosses are creative. #sad.

I read this book for a literature class. We had to read the book first then we saw the movie in class. The teacher's questions were thoughtful; some of the students were just idiots with their answers though.

Ankit wrote: "I have watched the film INTO THE WILD, which is really beautiful, but i haven't read the book. I really want to read the book but i am confused whether it will be enjoyable now, given that i have w..."

I saw the movie and then read the book. The book is disjointed in parts...but I think it helps to answer a few of the questions I was left with in the movie. Both are different in their own way......but the book is well worth the read. It is short and an easy read.