How many times have you been disappointed by a film that did not live up to a book you coveted? We have all been through the same heartache. So this week, to make up for it, we talk about the films that beat the odds. Read on for our list of the best book adaptations in film. 

Adaptations are a dividing force between book fans. Maybe you loved the book and can't bear to see your imagined version ruined, or maybe you are really keen to see your favourite book on the big screen.