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What book would you love to see dramatised in a film or serial?

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bookaddict Mon 11-Dec-17 21:21:41

Hi - got to thinking of all the books I've read which have been made into films etc and how much I enjoyed some or perhaps thought the film let the book down a little? I can think of many books I've enjoyed a great deal which unfortunately haven't been put on screen - I wish some producer would!
I would love to hear from other contributors their recommendations but perhaps I can, after a lot of thought, start the ball rolling with one of mine?
I think "The Belle Fields" and its sequel "Ashes of Roses" by Lora Adams would be my initial choice. It would be a mixture of Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs, Love Story with a bit of Catherine Cookson thrown in for good measure! Plenty of twists and turns and unforeseen events both happy, moving and in some parts sad.
Would enjoy hearing the thoughts of others - have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!!

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Lovetopaint037 Sat 27-Jan-18 23:20:44

Another vote for Shardlake. There have been other threads all hoping for Shardlake to be filmed. Only radio adaptations are on offer which is okay but not what We would want. Perhaps it is difficult to find the right actor!

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Lovetopaint037 Sat 27-Jan-18 23:22:45

Ps Forgot to say how much dh and I enjoyed All The Light We Cannot See. That would make a great film. Can see it now sweeping the awards at the Oscars.

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M0nica Sun 28-Jan-18 12:33:45

I cannot think of a single book I would want to see dramatised, at least not now. By the time is is brought up to date, passed through heaven alone how many media processes to check how it needs to be adapted to meet the target audience you end up either with a plot or production that is a travesty of the original book.

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