re: Anyone watching The Terror on AMC?

I absolutely do not understand the lack of interest in this series. Even though I know how it ends, I am still on the edge of my seat. The acting is incredible - especially the actors portraying Goodsir and that shite Hinkey.

I started reading the book 2 weeks ago but stopped because the differences are confusing. While the screen adaptation of the book is very different, it is not bad. It doesn't bastardize the original. Most of the differences are based on time constrants and a visual product vs a descriptive product. IE the book goes into in depth detail about the construction, design, sail rigging, and cargo of each ship. There is quite a bit of information about Darwin and the HMS Beagle. While it makes for a good read, it doesn't play out well in a movie.

Usually movies or tv shows based on a book suck in comparison to the original. In honor of Tom Wolfe's passing, I present exhibit A The Bonfire of the Vanities. I walked out of the theatre less than half way through that abomination.

RIP Mr. Wolfe, you'll be missed.