Books on Screen

Shrek

Here's another movie that most people don't realize was originally a book. So, what do these two stories have in common?
1. The ogre's name is Shrek
2. He is green and has those weird suction cup looking things for ears
3. He meets a talking donkey (though in the book this is the result of a spell that Shrek recites)
4. Shrek falls in love
The book has no cursed princess, corrupt Lord, or recognizable fairy tale characters. And this is a rare case where I think I prefer the movie over the book. Mostly because the movie has a much more cohesive plot line.