I remember when I once read the raiders of the lost ark novel before I actually saw the movie...
I was disappointed like hell when there was only one kiss and not three like in the novel.
what I don't like about movies is that you can't read the thoughts of the characters.
okay, it depends on the book too, if you have scenic presentation you, too, have no comments from the narrator, but I guess the star wars novel will be in panoramic presentation.