One of the best novels ever in my opinion was 'Lolita' by Nobokov. Kubrick made a movie out of it. It was a good and very watchable movie, but just didn't do the novel justice. Same thing with Clockwork orange.
If you like to read and you've never read 'Lolita' I highly recommend it. It makes you think about the main characters mental illness (sickening pedophile) for a long time after your done reading it. Kubrik's version, while good, just doesn't have that effect at all and that should have been the main thing he should have sought after when making the movie.
It's a very interesting novel within a novel where you're never quite sure who is telling the truth or what's going on, but it's entertaining and engaging all the way through.
How dare you call a man’s sexual desire perverted and sick. What are you a bigot! /Sarc/
Coming soon to a discussion board and the SCOTUS, no sarc there.
Lolita is a terrific book, and I have seen the film and enjoyed it but did like the book better. Kubrick was willing to take on some tough source material, and for that (and other reasons) I respect his work. I think he improved upon The Shining.