[fox24]

Originally Posted by mjgchick (View Post) Yeah also Sutton is dead in the books and only communicates with Emma through Facebook. But on the show both twins are alive and other changes as well.

Yeah the mystery was different in the books which is why there would have been a different killer. However, PPL has the same mystery who killed "Ali" and whose head A. Therefore, the mystery will have a similar outcome.

[majesdane]

Originally Posted by mjgchick (View Post) Yeah also Sutton is dead in the books and only communicates with Emma through Facebook. But on the show both twins are alive and other changes as well.

Yeah but don't forget, when TLG TV show made, there was only one book out, so the show had like zero material to build the show upon. That and they wanted to differentiate from PLL, I'm assuming. But when PLL started, the series (at that time) was only one book away from completion so there was 1) a lot more material to work with, and, 2) the writers knew who the As were and what their motivations were.

MK's read the books a few times, she's actively mentioned re-reading the books while writing episodes, so tbqh I can never understand how people get this idea that she's not following the books. She's been MORE than clear about it. Like writing S4b and going into S5 she was all "Lol I'm re-reading books 7 & 8!!" and now people are shocked the show is playing out like the books?! Come on.

And honestly, anyone who says the show is ~so different~ from the books has really just not read the books (because no, reading the summaries on Wiki doesn't count).

[fox24]

Originally Posted by mccullers (View Post) Yeah but don't forget, when TLG TV show made, there was only one book out, so the show had like zero material to build the show upon. That and they wanted to differentiate from PLL, I'm assuming. But when PLL started, the series (at that time) was only one book away from completion so there was 1) a lot more material to work with, and, 2) the writers knew who the As were and what their motivations were. MK's read the books a few times, she's actively mentioned re-reading the books while writing episodes, so tbqh I can never understand how people get this idea that she's not following the books. She's been MORE than clear about it. Like writing S4b and going into S5 she was all "Lol I'm re-reading books 7 & 8!!" and now people are shocked the show is playing out like the books?! Come on. And honestly, anyone who says the show is ~so different~ from the books has really just not read the books (because no, reading the summaries on Wiki doesn't count).

Exactly

[Sjiles]

I will admit that I did not read the books because I could not get into the books. The only way for them to change A is to make the motive different from the books.

Now I have been told who A is in the books and why but that seems kind of lame. And maybe in this show Ali is a red herring. If Ali is A I hope there is a better reason than the books. There are plenty of shows that were based on books and did there own thing because it worked better for the show.

As for Ali I want her to be gray not good there is a difference. Ali has been shown she can be both mean and sweet. Ali is/was a bully but she never seem to have homicidal tendencies. Hell Mona at this point will most likely kill before Ali.

[nick2951]

The books are a lot darker though- especially with the Liar's parents. I read the books only after watching the first two seasons and was "wow" in the differences.

The core material is there- but I am glad with all the differences in all honesty. Though the constant trolls by the authors in regards to the twin thing is starting to annoy me just a tad.

[nick2951]

Originally Posted by Sjiles (View Post) I will admit that I did not read the books because I could not get into the books. The only way for them to change A is to make the motive different from the books. Now I have been told who A is in the books and why but that seems kind of lame. And maybe in this show Ali is a red herring. If Ali is A I hope there is a better reason than the books. There are plenty of shows that were based on books and did there own thing because it worked better for the show. As for Ali I want her to be gray not good there is a difference. Ali has been shown she can be both mean and sweet. Ali is/was a bully but she never seem to have homicidal tendencies. Hell Mona at this point will most likely kill before Ali.

Alison is a great actress and an excellent Liar. Given all the recent things that "A" has done as of late and it is Ali, then she most certainly tops Mona in homicidal tendencies.

[majesdane]

Now I have been told who A is in the books and why but that seems kind of lame.

I think it's different when you read the books, especially if you had read the books before the show and weren't spoiled for anything. I remember reading it and being like, "Well, ****, that makes sense, that's amazing" and being totally blown away by it. Same for Mona being A. Like, even if their reasons are "lame", so what? There was never gonna be a LEGIT, SANE reason for someone being A because A is crazy as ****.

Ali is/was a bully but she never seem to have homicidal tendencies.

Yeah, well, Alison never seemed like that in the books either.

[ale-la-pazza1]

Originally Posted by mccullers (View Post) Yeah but don't forget, when TLG TV show made, there was only one book out, so the show had like zero material to build the show upon. That and they wanted to differentiate from PLL, I'm assuming. But when PLL started, the series (at that time) was only one book away from completion so there was 1) a lot more material to work with, and, 2) the writers knew who the As were and what their motivations were. MK's read the books a few times, she's actively mentioned re-reading the books while writing episodes, so tbqh I can never understand how people get this idea that she's not following the books. She's been MORE than clear about it. Like writing S4b and going into S5 she was all "Lol I'm re-reading books 7 & 8!!" and now people are shocked the show is playing out like the books?! Come on. And honestly, anyone who says the show is ~so different~ from the books has really just not read the books (because no, reading the summaries on Wiki doesn't count).

Hell to the yes.
You always nail it

[Robbins]

I own Books 1-8 as well as prequel novel Ali's pretty little lies and there are plenty of differences between books and show.

The liars In books when not dealing with A mystery mostly live different lives.Certain characters are In name only compared to book.

Alison's motivotion for becoming second A Is based on the twins witch and when her twin pretending to be her met the Liars.Where are approaching the end of 5a and not one mention of how alison met the liars.What exactly would be her motivation on show?

Why didn't alison try to kill Liars In 4x24 If she had them all there if they are going by books?

Mona and her army would make A look indept If it's alison

Your forgetting the part where Alison made them all think A Is over.Why would she resume A?

Another part Is Alison relled girls In.That can't happen on show

1:Since they changed who was fathered by Peter hastings no way she can do that on show since she Isn't related to Spencer,and consider the fact Spencer really doesn't care about Alison.Her only Intrest In bethany mystery Is to make sure she isn't blamed
2:Hanna hates Alison and if one liar would join Mona's army It would be Hanna.She is more anti-Alison than Spencer
3:Aria will always be written as mostly all about ezra
4:A big part of book 8 Is Alison reeling Emily In leading her to believe there could be a happily ever after for them.That can never happen on Show with Paige and Paily around.

Sasha Pieterse has found time to film a movie as 5B Is filming.That adds more fuel to fire that soon Alison's screentime will be greatly reduced.After 5x10 you may have little screentime anymore with liars exception for running into them at school or them seeing her with other characters or them following her.Alison defently won't be In the couple dinner In christmas episode.

Once they would reveal Alison as uber A that's the end of Sasha making regural appearances on show.Soon it will be time for all Sashya as alison fans and emison shippers to bail.It may be time for emison shippers to bail since Paily will be reunited most likely In 5x11.Likely another factor why Sasha's screentime Is being reduced.We aren't evne getting emison before a possable reveal.Having one night and then emily going back to questioning if she has any feelings for alison and Paige isn't giving emison fans emison.There Isn't going to be any love triangle just Paily.Which will make most here happy.EMily having no feelings for alison Is another depture from Books.

[majesdane]

I own Books 1-8 as well as prequel novel Ali's pretty little lies and there are plenty of differences between books and show.

Well I own books 1-15 and the prequel and the Christmas companion book. Are we gonna have a competition now? I never said there weren't ANY differences between the show and the books, I just said there were a lot of things LIKE the books. For example:

- Mona being A, including hitting Hanna with a car, befriending the Liars, pretending to get A notes, Spencer ending up alone with her in a car and them having a physical confrontation following the reveal.
- It not being Alison buried in Alison's grave.
- Maya and Jenna being friends. Mona and Jenna used to be friends, before The Jenna Thing.
- The Jenna Thing.
- Literally every single one of the Liars' original secrets, including the fact that Alison used all their secrets against them and making them prove her loyalty to her.
- Alison (both Alisons in the book, that is) treating the Liars like her "dolls".
- Spencer having a drug storyline.
- Emily defending a girl (not Ali) she's romantically involved in against accusations that she's A.
- Aria and Spencer's parents both getting divorced. Spencer suspecting one of her parents of killing Alison. The Liars being continuously suspicious of Melissa.
- Hanna crushing on Mike. Aria crushing on Noel. Not to mention Spencer/Andrew.
- Noel and Alison being involved, including Noel helping Alison with stuff.
- The Liars suspecting random people of being in Ali's grave.
- Peter being the father of one of the DiLaurentis kids. Peter and Jessica's affair.
- A guy Ella dates is shady (or might be shady).
- The Liars discovering a connection between Radley (or The Preserve, in the books) and the DiLaurentises.


Need I go on? Yeah okay sure, they've modified stuff. Ofc, MK always said they would. The show's not gonna be EXACTLY the same in every single way. But there are a LOT of similarities.

[fox24]

Not to mention Ian and Alison having a past and him dying
Plus Garrett had a large chunk of Ian's sl
spencer thinking she killed Ali or the girl in the grave

[Robbins]

Maybe reason Sasha Is off shooting a film now is after 5x10 the liars tel truth about alison not being kidnapped and new york and Alison runs away and alison's appearance after that are showing her in hiding.

[ale-la-pazza1]

Originally Posted by mccullers (View Post) Well I own books 1-15 and the prequel and the Christmas companion book. Are we gonna have a competition now? I never said there weren't ANY differences between the show and the books, I just said there were a lot of things LIKE the books. For example: - Mona being A, including hitting Hanna with a car, befriending the Liars, pretending to get A notes, Spencer ending up alone with her in a car and them having a physical confrontation following the reveal. - It not being Alison buried in Alison's grave. - Maya and Jenna being friends. Mona and Jenna used to be friends, before The Jenna Thing. - The Jenna Thing. - Literally every single one of the Liars' original secrets, including the fact that Alison used all their secrets against them and making them prove her loyalty to her. - Alison (both Alisons in the book, that is) treating the Liars like her "dolls". - Spencer having a drug storyline. - Emily defending a girl (not Ali) she's romantically involved in against accusations that she's A. - Aria and Spencer's parents both getting divorced. Spencer suspecting one of her parents of killing Alison. The Liars being continuously suspicious of Melissa. - Hanna crushing on Mike. Aria crushing on Noel. Not to mention Spencer/Andrew. - Noel and Alison being involved, including Noel helping Alison with stuff. - The Liars suspecting random people of being in Ali's grave. - Peter being the father of one of the DiLaurentis kids. Peter and Jessica's affair. - A guy Ella dates is shady (or might be shady). - The Liars discovering a connection between Radley (or The Preserve, in the books) and the DiLaurentises. Need I go on? Yeah okay sure, they've modified stuff. Ofc, MK always said they would. The show's not gonna be EXACTLY the same in every single way. But there are a LOT of similarities.

The queen has slayed again

[majesdane]

Originally Posted by ale-la-pazza1 (View Post) The queen has slayed again

Not to mention Ian and Alison having a past and him dying Plus Garrett had a large chunk of Ian's sl spencer thinking she killed Ali or the girl in the grave

THIS.

[nick2951]

Isn't the interaction between the Liars different as well?

I remember that the Liars were not that close in the books and only allies of convenience than the sisterhood they share in the show.

A friend asked me today if Mona was being watched by the new "A" when Mona was still harassing the Liars in Seasons 1&2. I have often wondered that myself and am curious to when the new "A" found out about Mona's Game and planned to steal it from her.