May 10, 2024

8 books that would make perfect movies

Aakanksha Sharma

Adaptations we look forward to

There are so many books that have been adapted to movies and were superhits. From the ‘Harry Potter’ series to ‘The Godfather’, movie adaptations have always worked well for books. So, here we list some books that can become amazing movies.

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‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt

‘The Secret History’ has all the perfect ingredients to make an amazing movie. A mysterious murder, a group of eccentric but intelligent students, and a famous college that is going through turmoil. This movie will have the power to keep the audience hooked till the end.

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​‘The Shiva Trilogy’ by Amish Tripathi

This trilogy by the famous Indian author is filled with mythology, history, and adventure. With its rich characters, beautiful plots, and epic battles between good and evil, this trilogy can make an amazing movie, maybe even a series.

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​‘Gunahon ka Devta’ by Dharamvir Bharti

A classic novel in Hindi, ‘Gunahon ka Devta’ is mainly about the life of Chandra and Sudha, in the city of Varanasi, and their experiences with love, morality, and societal norms. The beautiful emotions in this book and the themes make it perfect for a movie adaptation.

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​‘The Brothers Karamazov’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Considered to be one of the greatest novels ever written, ‘The Brothers Karamazov’ has the potential to be an outstanding movie as well. A book covering the lives of three brothers and their different experiences and encounters, the movie can be rich, deep, and philosophical.

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​‘Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka

The story of Gregor Samsa who wakes up one day and realises he has been turned into a giant insect would fit in perfectly on the big screen. The film could capture the haunting atmosphere of the story and show Samsa’s feelings, trials, and ultimate death.

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​‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by Khaled Hosseini

Set against Afghanistan's conflicting history, this novel tells the story of Mariam and Laila, two women whose lives come together owing to the chaos of war and oppression. With powerful themes of friendship and struggle, this book could be an extremely emotional movie.

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​‘The Forty Rules of Love’ by Elif Shafak

A superhit novel, ‘The Forty Rules of Love’ by Shafak can also be an amazing movie on the big screen. The story of Ella and Aziz and Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, could be a superhit among fans of the book and others.

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​‘Blood Meridian’ by Cormac McCarthy

While there are talks about the novel being adapted into a movie, there have been no formal announcements. ‘Blood Meridian’ is a dark and violent story about how far human savagery can go and the morally ambiguous nature of humans.

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