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I Am Number Four (2011) Movie vs Book
Film · 2011 · Directed by D. J. Caruso · Starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron
I Am Number Four (2011) Movie: Cast and Details
A teenager hiding on Earth is one of nine survivors from another planet being hunted by enemies.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the central idea but changes much of the plot and adds more action.
Read or watch first?
The book has a quieter pace. The film is a quick, action-heavy version.
What the book gives you
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
A quick read that is designed to hook you for the series that follows.
Who will like it: Readers who like fast, action-packed young adult science fiction.