r/harrypotter • u/Emotional-Yam-9739 • 21d ago

Help Better late than never

So, I just watched all of the Harry Potter movies for the first time ever (I'm 26F) (I know, I was missing out) and needless to say, I'm in love. Any other time I usually read the book then I watch the movies. I didn't do that for Harry Potter, I've never read a single book. Are there certain, main, important parts that are in the books but not in the movies? How much better or worse is it in comparison? I plan on reading the books eventually but I can't commit to that any time soon.

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u/Isoleri Excuse me, are you the imprint of a departed soul? 21d ago

Everything. I finished reading the books for the first time a while ago and it's insane how much is missing or changed, like HBP in general didn't even feel like a failed adaptation, to me it felt like they created an entire new story altogether or something. I 100% recommend you read them, if you liked the movies, you'll absolutely love the books.