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Pretty Little Liars (2010) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2010–2017 · Developed by I. Marlene King · Starring Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale
Pretty Little Liars (2010) TV Series: Cast and Details
Four friends are tormented by an anonymous person who knows their secrets after their friend vanishes.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookThe series keeps the central mystery but expands it into seven seasons, with new plots and a different resolution.
Read or watch first?
Read the books for the original, shorter mystery. The series is a separate, longer story.
What the book gives you
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
A fast, binge-able read that sets up a long series.
Who will like it: Readers who like teen mysteries and the TV series it inspired.