By: Teresa
I loved Vanity Fair too, although it’s been ages since I read it, so I don’t remember a lot of details. Another one to reread someday! And about the movie, I didn’t think it was a bad movie at all, but...
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By: Tony
It’s a wonderful book, one to luxuriate in for a good while I also had problems reviewing it, so I didn’t really; I just pretended to (usually works!). And no, I’m not likely to watch a film which...
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By: Jillian
I LOVE THIS BOOK! (And the Reese Witherspoon movie.) I actually haven’t finished reading the last third of this yet. I adore it, so I like Moby-Dick, I want to save it for the perfect moment.
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I watched the movie because I am a huge Reese Witherspoon fan and I liked it, but if the satire is missing, maybe I should give the book a try.
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I remember liking the movie but I’ll agree that much was changed (and I’m not just thinking of the increased Indian influences). The satire was reduced. Becky becomes a likeable character at times!...
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Dwight » I agree. The book is such a complex look at society and personality, while the movie relegated it to a superficial level. But what else can we expect from a movie representation of a fantastic...
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["And no, I’m not likely to watch a film which could only ever be a pale imitation of the original…"] I’m watching it right now. It does have some of Thackeray’s bite, but not enough. I think the...
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Rosie » That is why I didn’t like the film! I couldn’t stand how they made Becky so sympathetic! We’re supposed to mostly hate her!!
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