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Holes (2003): Film vs Book
Film · 2003 · Directed by Andrew Davis · Starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight
About the film
A boy is sent to a camp where the boys must dig holes under the hot sun.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe author wrote the screenplay himself, so the film follows the book's interwoven stories closely.
Read or watch first?
Read it too: the book is short and moves quickly.
What the book gives you
Holes by Louis Sachar
A smart, quick adventure about friendship and luck, with a plot that clicks together beautifully. Funny, surprising and heartwarming.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy clever, funny stories where different threads connect in a satisfying way.