I saw the movie before reading the book. That's what drove me to buy it. Adoring read I was more than glad to find books to read. I was nervous as I had seen the film but it does not detract from the story rather well because there are lots and lots of detail, context, history that are well explained and remained fairly wave in the film. I bought the trilogy and I devoured them in 1 week 3 were read. The story is captivating and well put together, you think you know the end in advance and maybe not. I recommend and info I have 28 years so it is not a book for teenagers.