[tehbeard]

The hate is the vocal minority (those of us that love the book)

Think of it this way, if the lord of the rings films had kept the idea of a powerful ring and orcs, but changed the pacing, plot and characters, most people who liked the books would be understandably pissed.

Sadly it seems to be an on going trend with cherished books.

First WWZ, then Artemis Fowl, and soon, Discworld's The Watch....