The novel and the movie were two different forms of art. They could choose to read or watch according to their preferences. The following are the introductions of several novels and movies: 1 One Hundred Years of Solitude-This is a classic of Latin-American literature by Colombia Márquez. The novel tells the story of a family of seven generations, covering the history and culture of Colombia. 2 The Shawshank Redemption-This was a 1994 film directed by Frank Drabbonte. The movie told the story of a banker who was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife and her lover. He met a prisoner named Andy in prison and planned to escape together. 3 The Godfather-This was a 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film told the story of an Italian American gangster family, covering crime, family, politics and many other aspects. Farewell My Concubine-This was a movie released in 1993 and directed by Chen Kaige. The film tells the story of the pursuit and conflict between two Beijing opera actors in the political and social changes, as well as their relationship with other actors and audiences. 5 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone-This is a novel by JK Rowling that was released in 1997. The novel tells the story of a young orphan, Harry Potter, growing up in a magical world, covering magic, friendship, love and many other aspects.