Is the book always better than the film?

Some of the biggest films and TV series of recent years began life as novels. Fans often say the same thing as they leave the cinema: the book was better.

Books have room to explore characters' thoughts, side stories and small details that a two-hour film has to cut. Readers build the world in their own imagination, which can make any screen version feel a little disappointing.

But some adaptations are widely loved, and a few are even considered better than the original. Great actors, music and visuals can bring a story to life in a way that pages cannot. Films can also introduce a story to millions of people who would never pick up the book.

TV series have changed the debate too, as a long season can cover far more of the story than a single film.

So which do you usually prefer? Vote and see what other readers and viewers think.