Sarah Elizabeth
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How does the novel compare to the 1985 film? I absolutely adore the film but I am nervous to read the novel, fearing it may change my view of the story or characters. Is the book better or worse, or about equal to, the film?
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Ms Miaow
I think you might find the novel not as colourful as the film (which I loved too!),there's quite a bit of philosophy and soul searching which couldn't all fit in the film.
But I would say that the film was quite faithful to the book,a few exceptions like George had black hair in the book,Cecil was fair I think!
But the book won't change your view of the characters/story,and definitely a safe read.
But I would say that the film was quite faithful to the book,a few exceptions like George had black hair in the book,Cecil was fair I think!
But the book won't change your view of the characters/story,and definitely a safe read.
Riq Hoelle
Can't believe no one mentioned that in the book "it" happens in a field of violets while in the film it's a field of barley! (The filmmakers were unable to find a field of violets in time.)
Jennifer
The movie is a well portrayed and respectful adaptation of the book, although the book is better, as you get more detail, explanation, and in-depth. Also, Forster's writing is only able to be fully appreciated in reading the book (of course). But I would recommend seeing the movie, as it is very well acted and the story is not changed too much, other than minor details. I loved them both!
Babs M
I watched the movie days prior to reading the book. The movie and dialogue was very faithful to the way Forester wrote it. Enjoyed them both but the book more as is usually the case.
Linda Smith
We just picked this for our Book Club's Movie/Book night. We read the book and then watch the movie at our meeting. The consensus was that those of us who had seen the movie before (I did in 1988) enjoyed the book more than those who had not seen the movie yet. It takes a bit to get into the flow of Forster's early 1900's writing style but once you do, it is charming. Both are equally entertaining.
Tarmant
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Cath Hughes
I really hope you read and enjoyed it. Such a lovely story
Annie Wright
I really love both the movie and the book! I read the book first, though, and sometimes that makes a difference. The book is funnier than the movie, in my opinion.
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