Jake Martini

Is the Book Better?

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

Welcome to Is the Book Better, Though? — the podcast where stories go head-to-head on page and screen. Each episode, I compare books and their movie adaptations to decide once and for all which one does it better. From Oscar winners to cult classics, I dig into what the book nailed, what the movie missed, and whether the film should have been made at all. Expect witty commentary, honest opinions, and the occasional existential crisis over casting choices. If you love reading, movie nights, or just arguing about both, this is your new favourite podcast. 🎬📚 Join me every other week as we tack...

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Jake Martini

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A Court of Thorns and Roses - Snake faces and Blue Balls Ep #4 02.07.2025 36:19

Send us Fan Mail Chapters 14-18 get conquered here and its a blinder.

A Court of Thorns and Roses - These Chapters gave me Whip Lash #3 25.06.2025 35:53

Send us Fan Mail I have a run at 5 chapters and solidify my opinions on Nesta whilst doing a U-turn on Lucian, A big Plot twist ruins my day, Thank you for joining me.

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Choices, Chalices and Chafing #2 18.06.2025 39:23

Send us Fan Mail Chapters 4-8 takes us to Prithian which is just a resort with fairies. Lovely stuff. But is all as it seems? Will the food, fairies or wild life kill Feyre? Time will tell. Thanks for joining me

A Court Of Thorns and Roses - Cover Judging and Chapters 1-3 09.06.2025 28:51

Send us Fan Mail Look, I’m a sleep-deprived dad of two who barely has time to read emails , let alone fantasy romance novels. But somehow, I found myself reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas — yes, that book TikTok keeps shouting about. In this first episode of my journey through the ACOTAR series, I will judge the book by its cover, and dive into chapters 1 through 3. Spoiler: the...