Adam's review
The Children Of Men
by P.D. James
Adam's review
The Children Of Men by P.D. James
Adam's review
rating:
I ordered this book from Half.com in the wee hours of the morning, fresh from watching its 2007 movie adaption with my pal, Charlie. He'd already seen the thing, but kindly allowed me to experience and be moved by its intensity and moments of profound holiness without any running commentary or interruptions. Charlie's good for that. He gets excited about things you experience for the first time with him, even if he's experienced them several times before. I thought I'd return the favor of his watching the movie with me by getting us both a paperback copy of this book.
Upon receipt, I devoured it in a couple of days, noting both drastic deviations from the movie adaption and uncanny similarities. There were parts in the book I wish could have been better expressed in the movie, and other parts I found myself thankful regarding their being left out of the film. This book's ending, although teeth-gritting in its suspense and intensity, differs in a large way from the film. My ap...more
Upon receipt, I devoured it in a couple of days, noting both drastic deviations from the movie adaption and uncanny similarities. There were parts in the book I wish could have been better expressed in the movie, and other parts I found myself thankful regarding their being left out of the film. This book's ending, although teeth-gritting in its suspense and intensity, differs in a large way from the film. My ap...more
