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Along Came a Spider (2001) Movie vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Lee Tamahori · Starring Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott
Along Came a Spider (2001) Movie: Cast and Details
Detective Alex Cross works to find a kidnapper who has taken the daughter of a powerful family.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt uses the book's setup and its detective but changes the plot and the supporting characters.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the full story. The film works as a standalone thriller.
What the book gives you
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
A page-turner that is easy to read in a weekend. It starts a series with many more books to follow.
Who will like it: Readers who like fast detective thrillers with short chapters.