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I've read a version translated to my native language and even then noticed how enchanting the prose is, something that is sadly barely adaptable to a movie. It could've been better, yes, but as it is it's pretty unique too which I appreciate. Sometimes these loose adaptations have a distinct, overwhelming language of their own, visual and acoustical.
>the movie would be more enjoyable if you watch it before you read the book
That's the case with most adaptations I think, I often postpone reading something when there's a movie I haven't seen based on it just to not be disappointed. Same with anime based on manga/LNs. I came to realize that the same effect can even be reached by books based on movies, for example Star Wars. The books based off of OT movies often touched on stuff left behind the curtains, something that'd be too clumsy to add to the movies but you can't help but want to see it and end up thinking it's more interesting because of all the additional details packed into the book.
>people say they hate schmendrick
Huh, I liked him even based on the movie alone.