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Are we ever gonna see a movie made based on this book? Me thinks its going to be fantastic.

Roberta TNT is producing a mini-series of the novel for 2016; no cast yet, but should be announced soon so watch the internet. I think it will translate great…moreTNT is producing a mini-series of the novel for 2016; no cast yet, but should be announced soon so watch the internet. I think it will translate great to screen and a mini-series may be better than a movie as gives them more time to flesh out all of the characters. Should be grand!(less)

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how much of this is based on fact and how much fiction?

Joe Burleigh Mr. Carr had published some successful non-fiction works and his publisher didn't want him attempting a novel. He pitched the idea of the story as tru…moreMr. Carr had published some successful non-fiction works and his publisher didn't want him attempting a novel. He pitched the idea of the story as true but said that he wanted to publish it in novel form. The picture you see in the back of the book is a shot that he made to help sell his idea. The photo is actually a cut out of composer Edvard Grieg copied onto a picture of Roosevelt. With that fake picture and a real historical figure in Teddy Roosevelt, he was able to fool his agent and editor into believing it was a true story. When he admitted it was a fictional story, they took a chance, published it, and it became a best seller. (less)

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Has anyone watched the Netflix series? Should I read the book or watch the TV show?

Ellen Both are great! The book is quite loyal to the tv series, though the book does go into a bit more detail and provide more context. I watched the tv se…moreBoth are great! The book is quite loyal to the tv series, though the book does go into a bit more detail and provide more context. I watched the tv series first, not knowing there was a book, and I have to say, when reading the book later... I am still very impressed and happy! I think the book and tv series are equal.(less)

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Is Mary a character in the book?

Nancy 6+ Yes, Mary is in the book.

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How graphic is this book in its depictions of violence?

Barbara Most of the violence is second hand in that it is described forensically or in speculation. However, the descriptions do get very graphic. The climax …moreMost of the violence is second hand in that it is described forensically or in speculation. However, the descriptions do get very graphic. The climax is first hand, lengthy, and very graphic involving key characters in mortal danger. (less)

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