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The Darkest Minds (2018) Movie vs Book
Film · 2018 · Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson · Starring Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Mandy Moore
The Darkest Minds (2018) Movie: Cast and Details
In a world where most children have died, teenagers who survived have strange powers and are held in camps.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the main characters and setup but simplifies the plot and the world.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first for the full dystopia. The film is a quick overview.
What the book gives you
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
A fast read and the first book of a series. It was adapted into a 2018 film.
Who will like it: Readers who like young adult dystopias.