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Ransom Riggs·2016·Director: Tim Burton
70%
Faithfulness
3.9
Book Rating
3.4
Movie Rating
Platform: Theaters
Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson
The Book
After discovering a mysterious photograph, sixteen-year-old Jacob travels to a Welsh island and discovers a magical children's home and its peculiar inhabitants.
The Film
When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that stretches across time, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the danger deepens after he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.
Key Differences
The film introduces a major villain not present in the book. The character of Jacob is given a more action-hero role in the film. Several peculiar abilities and characters are changed or omitted for cinematic reasons.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film offers a visually rich experience but diverges significantly from the source material, making it better to read the book first for a fuller understanding of the story and characters.
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