Adapting a beloved novel into a film or TV series is not a task to be envied. On the one hand, the book has to be condensed into a formula that will capture audiences with ever-shortening attention spans. On the other, loyal fans stand ready to heap their disdain on perceived slights to the original story. To honour those who successfully navigated the fraught terrain between page and screen, I've put together a list of the top 10 best book adaptations to film and television...
Tag: television
The Handmaid’s Tale: Book vs. TV Series!
Anyone who has spent much time on this blog will know that I have a slight obsession with Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid's Tale. Fully aware of this enthusiasm, my parents bought me the Season 1 box set of the T.V. series as a present for finishing my exams.
So, putting any literary superiority complexes aside, here is a comparison to help you decide between the book and T.V. series...