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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:58 pm
Posted by PurpleandGold Motown
Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Oct 2007
21966 posts
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:58 pm
I was just channel surfing and came across this show on the BBC. At one point, this was one of my go-to books. I think I read it four or five times -- including footnotes.

I heard nothing about the show being made.

Has anyone watched it?

How does it hold up?
Posted by PurpleandGold Motown
Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Oct 2007
21966 posts
Posted on 6/17/15 at 11:20 pm to
Just finished first episode. It's solid.

Eddie Marsan as Mr. Norrell is spot on casting.

Childermass played by Enzo Cilenti is good too.

Not much Jonathan Strange in the first episode, but that should change in the next couple.
Posted by TIGERSTORM
parts unknown
Member since Feb 2009
4510 posts
Posted on 6/18/15 at 6:38 am to
Reviews have been very positive. I was going to make a thread about it when the first episode aired but forgot. I haven't watched yet but plan on it.
Posted by THRILLHO
Metry, LA
Member since Apr 2006
49517 posts
Posted on 6/20/15 at 1:36 am to
Never heard of the books. Checked it out after a very good review from Grantland. First episode was OK. Second was much better.
Posted by PurpleandGold Motown
Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Oct 2007
21966 posts
Posted on 6/20/15 at 6:44 am to
It's just one long, very dense book.
Posted by Overbrook
Member since May 2013
6088 posts
Posted on 6/20/15 at 9:30 am to
I tried to read the book - gave up after 200 pages (out of c. 1,000). Bored me to tears. Just didn't get it.
I suppose fantasy's not my thing.
Posted by CunningLinguist
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2006
18773 posts
Posted on 6/25/15 at 9:53 pm to
I never read the book. I really enjoyed the first two episodes. I am in for the rest of the miniseries. M
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