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All the Light We Cannot See

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Patsy70 Sat 04-Nov-23 14:52:11

If anyone has read this book, and enjoyed it, it is currently being serialised on Netflix. We watched all 4 episodes last night. I found it very moving and well acted.

Smileless2012 Sat 04-Nov-23 14:54:28

We watched all 4 episodes last night too. Hadn't read the book and thought the dramatisation was excellent.

LucyAnna Sat 04-Nov-23 14:59:19

Oh, that’s interesting, as I just read a review saying how awful it was -
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/02/all-the-light-we-cannot-see-review-this-terrible-mess-is-a-one-way-ticket-to-triteland

Bridie22 Sat 04-Nov-23 15:18:35

This is one of my favourite books, just started watching it on netflix.

mrshat Sat 04-Nov-23 17:13:26

An excellent book - never keen to see 'the film' once I've read the book tho'!

merlotgran Sat 04-Nov-23 17:35:55

I binge watched it this afternoon. A little bit Disneyfied but I enjoyed it.

I liked the book as well.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 04-Nov-23 17:41:11

I so enjoyed the book. Not sure I will watch the film.

Clawdy Fri 17-Nov-23 22:25:29

Yes, I loved that book, but the reviews have put me off the tv series.

nanna8 Sat 18-Nov-23 00:01:55

I've watched the first 3 episodes and read it previously. Very good. Netflix not as good as the book but not that bad,either.

Aveline Sat 18-Nov-23 09:26:32

Reviews only reflect the opinion of the reviewer. I often find that I disagree with a review I've read sometimes positive but sometimes negative too.

Sar53 Sat 18-Nov-23 10:15:04

I've not read the book but have watched the Netflix series. I thought it very well acted especially the main blind actress.
Reviews are only what one person sees. I always like to make my own mind up about what I am watching.
One can always turn it off it not liking what they are seeing.

TerriBull Sat 18-Nov-23 11:02:08

I read the book, I quite liked it, thought it had an unusual quality about it. Having said that it wouldn't join my list of very "best books" though,

I haven't seen the Netflix production.

Charleygirl5 Sat 18-Nov-23 15:37:55

Who is the author please?

mrstin Sat 18-Nov-23 15:41:14

Author is Anthony Doerr. I am reading this book at present.

Aldom Sat 18-Nov-23 15:41:43

Charleygirl15 I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It's a story that 'stays with you'. The book is by Anthony Doerr.

Charleygirl5 Sun 19-Nov-23 14:02:07

Aldom I am partially sighted so I thought I would try it. I heard about it through RNIB Talking Newspapers which I receive.

Mawmac Thu 07-Dec-23 08:02:24

I loved the book, easy writing style, engaging characters and emotional story. However, the Netflix series was disappointing. Acting is generally good, but the dialogue felt awkward and a bit cheesy.

Aveline Thu 07-Dec-23 08:08:39

I saw episode one of the Netflix drama but didn't enjoy it. Perhaps I wasn't in the mood for such a cartoon bad guy and brave good girl story. Parts of it felt very derivative so I just gave up on it. Lots of other things to watch. Sorry fans of this programme but it was not for me.

Sparklefizz Thu 07-Dec-23 09:30:46

I loved the book and it stayed with me, as Aldom says. I don't want to spoil that with watching the film (although if I run out of good things to watch, I may change my mind.)

Foxgloveandroses Wed 03-Jan-24 22:05:47

I watched it on Netflix. Absolutely loved it.

Luckygirl3 Wed 03-Jan-24 22:08:57

The book is excellent; the film is not. I was very disappointed in it.

Tenko Wed 03-Jan-24 22:09:44

I loved the book and read it recently . I often find that film adaptations are not as good as the original books.

polomint Thu 04-Jan-24 14:39:36

We are watching " fool me once" on netflix based on the book by harlen coben. Good film, I havnt read the book though so nothing to compare

SeaWoozle Wed 14-Feb-24 02:10:27

Charleygirl5

Aldom I am partially sighted so I thought I would try it. I heard about it through RNIB Talking Newspapers which I receive.

My DH read the book through the RNIB talking books. Thousands to choose from and they're all free.

Lovetopaint037 Wed 14-Feb-24 04:02:38

Loved the book and enjoyed the series.