About Adaptapedia
A community-driven database for comparing books and their film adaptations
Our Mission
Adaptapedia exists to document and explore how stories transform when they move from page to screen. We believe in the value of both books and their adaptations, and our goal is to help readers and viewers understand the creative choices, changes, and differences that occur in the adaptation process.
Whether you're deciding what to read or watch next, or simply curious about how your favorite stories changed in translation, Adaptapedia is here to help.
How It Works
What makes a great difference?
Short, specific, and verifiable beats long essays. Here's a real example:
Jack Torrance's character arc begins differently
In the book, Jack is a recovering alcoholic trying to rebuild his life and becomes gradually corrupted by the hotel. In the film, Jack seems unstable from the opening scenes, making his descent feel more inevitable than tragic.
Structured Comparisons
Our comparison pages organize differences into clear categories: Plot Changes, Character Changes, Setting Changes, and Theme Changes. Each difference is documented with context from both the book and the screen adaptation.
Spoiler Protection System
We understand that spoilers matter. Our spoiler scope system lets you control what you see:
Safe mode hides all endings and major plot twists
Community-Driven
Adaptapedia relies on contributions from readers and viewers like you. Our community helps by:
- Documenting differences between books and adaptations
- Voting on the accuracy of existing comparisons
- Adding context and nuance through comments
- Suggesting improvements and corrections
All contributions are moderated to ensure quality and accuracy. Read our community guidelines.
Comprehensive Data
Our database includes over 2,185 books and 3,417 screen adaptations, with detailed metadata sourced from trusted open data sources.
Open Source
Adaptapedia is an open-source project. You can view our code, report issues, or contribute to the project on GitHub.
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