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Cedricsmom asked this question about The Turn of the Screw:
I just watched the Haunting of Bly Manor. I'm wondering how closely it comes to the novel? Bly Manor was pretty scary; major props to Henry James if he wrote a story that creepy way back when, but I doubt it was that good based on the number of reviewers who said they were bored stiff reading this book.
Holly I agree with Alexandra, the names are the main similarity. Crucial parts of the plot and the ending are different. The relationships are closer in the…moreI agree with Alexandra, the names are the main similarity. Crucial parts of the plot and the ending are different. The relationships are closer in the show, whereas in the book things are more disconnected to create that horror vibe. Mrs. Grose and the governess have the strongest relationship in the book. (There's no Dani and Jamie, and there's no Owen.) Personally, as someone who enjoys those relationships between the characters, I prefer the show. I preferred the show's ending too.(less)
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