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Originally Posted by blaise
I read the story, didn't see the film, but I understand Brokeback Mountain was a good adaptation.
Same thing with The Unbearable Lightness of Being. I only read the book, but I know the film got good ratings.
You see Jane Austen type adaptations done with some success. Although I don't know that many were in the last 20 years.
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I've had a copy of ULoB for over a decade and have never cracked it. Thanks for reminding me of my need to  .
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