Some scoop on the show
E! had a little scoop on the Vampire Diaries differences between the book and the shows.
Here is what they had to say:
Courtney in Tucson, Ariz.: I just started reading The Vampire Diaries, and oh my goodness they are fantastic! Do you have any idea on how closely the new TV series will follow these wonderful books?
You’ll see a number of differences right off the bat in the first ep. First, Elena’s very young sister has been replaced by a troubled teen brother, and the siblings are returning to high school several months (as opposed to several years in the book) after their parents’ deaths. TV Elena is the virtual opposite of book Elena: the blue-eyed blonde is now a Bella-like brunette. As for the vampires, instead of his romantic rooftop boarding-house quarters, Stefan lives with an “uncle” (another nonexistent character in the first novel)—but Damon is definitely eee-vil, beginning with the gruesome opening scene. Other characters and relationships have been slightly tweaked as well—for better or worse? We’re dying to hear what you think, so be sure to let us know after the Sept. 10 premiere!
i dont really like when the shows or movies are COMPLETELY diffrent from their books its ok of course to change some things but at least make the character have the same color hair AND eye color as in the series!!!!!
I don’t like it how they change Elena totally. She was like a slut in the book and they changed he to be like bella in twilight.
The book and the television show are slightly different, however it still continues the story line. I am likeing the changes to the show. It suits it very well. The story line it just great. The classic vampires, a love triangle and so much more. It’s just perfect for the television show.
I like the show it is great so if you don’t like it don’t wach it
I love Elena in the show I cant stand Elena in the book in the beginning because she is just and annoying slut. I think DAMON is more evil in the book then in the show but I love the show more
I like both the show and the books. I think that ya Elena is a little too goody two shoes-ish. Allot like Bella..but i loveeee Damon! I think they casted him perfectly. Ian is doing a super job. But i think we need to see more of Elena and Damon time….together. It’s always just Elena and Stefan. Where’s Damon??!!!
I don’t like how they went from Elena being a dirty little slut but still good to I’m miss perfect and wonderful. I also don’t like how they changed Elena’s hair from being blonde to brown. Its to much like twilight.
I have read 3 books and I see nothing like the tv series except names of Elena, Stefan and Damon. Elena becomes vampire very early in book, then dies, then returns as an angel(?), then becomes human. Bonnie is a redheaded scary cat. I love the tv series but am disappointed in books. I wanted them to follow books or visa versa.