


Yet some of the differences are less celebratory, and while the filmmakers must've had their reasons, there's bound to be frustration from fans hoping for a movie that sticks closely to Green's novel.

Some of the changes made actually improve upon the novel, such as the increased role of Angela, a black, female character who only has a small part in the novel. That's not a bad thing, necessarily - Paper Towns is a smart, funny movie that's just as enjoyable as Green's book. Yet in Green's second book-to-film adaptation, that's not the case rather than just a few minor changes, there are actually many ways in which the movie Paper Towns is different than the book. Sure, there were a few big differences - no ex-girlfriend for Gus, no best friend for Hazel, the addition of Gus' scene in the airport - but the majority of the movie was practically identical to its beloved inspiration. As the number of fans for the 2017 remake of the story continue to grow as well, we examine even more of what the different adaptations did right.One of the reasons fans of John Green's book, The Fault in Our Stars, loved the movie version so much is that for the most part, it stayed true to the novel. Updated By Amanda Bruce On June 29, 2020: The story of Anne of Green Gables still proves timeless as fans rediscover Anne Shirley and Avonlea thanks to streaming platforms.

We take a look at just what each adaptation got right. There are, however, some points better executed in the 2017 series - and some better executed in 1985. RELATED: Anne With An E: Anne’s Friends, Rankedīoth adaptations of Montgomery’s novel (as they were both primarily based on the Anne Of Green Gables book) have some serious merit, and there’s certainly room for both to be favorites. With 2017’s premiere of Anne With An E (or Anne in Canada), a new generation had another version of the story to love. Many different adaptations have come and gone since, but for many, Megan Follows and Jonathan Crombie as Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe were iconic in the classic roles. For over 30 years 1985’s Anne Of Green Gables has been the definitive adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s original story.
