Some things are different from the movie but there are only maybe one or two scenes that I definitely preferred in the movie over the book. While I didn't feel like I needed a more detailed explanation of some of the mysteries in the story, I can definitely say that the book can keep your interest better than a lot of silent scenes with beautiful effects might.

For me it's not really a matter of "the movie is better" or "the book is better"; I am just thankful for some of the extra content and descriptions in the book. It's like an add-on. I think without the film the book wouldn't be so good. I might have cried while reading this. Leave me alone..