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[Marc]

Matthew wrote: "Marc wrote: "Apocalypse Now is better than Conrad's "Heart Of Darkness" but may not count as a true film adaptation, more an interpretation. "

I'm sorry but I have to disagree! Whilst I love Apoca..."

they can't be present in the same form since the book is set in Africa along the Congo, the film in Vietnam/Cambodia along the Mekong. There are shared images of course, the heads on stakes etc, but you're comparing a nineteenth century setting & technology with a second half of the 20th Century one

[Matthew]

Marc wrote: "they can't be present in the same form since the book is set in Africa along the Congo, the film in Vietnam/Cambodia along the Mekong. There are shared images of course, the heads on stakes etc, but you're comparing a nineteenth century setting & technology with a second half of the 20th Century one
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Perhaps I should have been clearer. I meant that all the same themes are there. I don't think the technology or setting is all that relevant to the narrator's search for Kurtz, the rogue element. It's about the fascination with Kurtz, and the power that character seems to have on all those around him in both book and film.

[Marc]

Matthew wrote: "Marc wrote: "they can't be present in the same form since the book is set in Africa along the Congo, the film in Vietnam/Cambodia along the Mekong. There are shared images of course, the heads on s..."

I agree with that, hence I said the film was more of a reinterpretation of the book, than the making of a film of the book. The film would not exist without the Conrad book as its source. having said that, I do think Coppola has created something different & genuinely creative in his own right in his film.

[Matthew]

Marc wrote: "I agree with that, hence I said the film was more of a reinterpretation of the book, than the making of a film of the book. The film would not exist without the Conrad book as its source. having said that, I do think Coppola has created something different & genuinely creative in his own right in his film. "

Oh yeah, the film definitely has Coppola's unique stamp on it alright. He uses the different setting extremely well. And don't get me wrong, I love the spin he has put on Conrad's themes!

[Marc]

It's a genuinely literary film, which is rare. It references the link between TS Eliot's "Hollow Men" and Conrad's novel. Plus Brando's Kurtz's literary musings

[Matthew]

I wasn't aware of the background to "Hollow Men", interesting stuff!

[Philip (sarah)]

Read Dolphins and BananasDolphins and Bananas and
One Morning by G.J.Ducan-Knight.

[Lorraine]

Finished The Siren,have startedWatching The Dark.

Alison Bruce
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Siren-ebo...
Peter Robinson
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watching-Dark...

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I've just finished reading Stet: An Editor's Life which was a very interesting account of the early publishing industry.

Now I've just started The Girl on the Wall: One Life's Rich Tapestry which I've had for ages, bought in a sale some time ago. I've only just started but have found it to be very well written so far - it may interest some of the crafters on here as she is using a tapestry of her life as structure to the chapters of the book.

:0)

[Stuart]

Just finished Tristessa - still getting over it whilst carrying on with Nicholas Nickleby

[Jud]

I've just finished An Abandoned Woman which was the best in the series in my opinion. I loved that part of it was based in Aberdeen and even Alloa and Dollar got a mention where hubby used to stay.

Started A Hat Full of Sky (Discworld, #32) final push to finish the Discworld series

[Kath]

I love A Hat full of Sky Jud!

[Jud]

Oh good! :o)


I have no doubts that I will also love it too then.

[Mo]

Finished Pompomberry House now onThe Book of Souls. I am a sucker for books with towns in them that I know. This one is set in Edinburgh.

[Joo]

Finished the second Agatha Raisin book, now I'm reading Shaun Jeffrey's Deadfall.

One of these days I will learn how to do linkies on GR :D

[Patti (baconater)]

I'm in book limbo again.

Well, I was. But the group book is now live!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Splendid-Sa...

[Jud]

Mo wrote: "Finished Pompomberry House now onThe Book of Souls. I am a sucker for books with towns in them that I know. This one is set in Edinburgh."

Me too, Mo! The Murray of Letho series are set in Scotland, the 3rd one is in Edin.

[Philip (sarah)]

Read The Village Idiot Reviews by Pete Sortwell.
At first the novelty amused me,but this quickly wore off I'm afraid. Clever concept but didn't work for me.

Now reading A Splendid Salmagundi66% in and taking note especially of authors whose works I have not previously encountered.Loving it!

[Kath]

There are some really good people in there, aren't there Sarah.

[Matthew]

Just finished The Fault in Our Stars.
Just started Middlesex.

[Philip (sarah)]

Brilliant Ignite,loved your poetry by the way and tell Jenny she raised my B/P and it's not good for my health.HeHe.

[Kath]

Seeing her tomotrrow Sarah - I'll tell her - the madame!

[Lorraine]

Mo wrote: "Finished Pompomberry House now onThe Book of Souls. I am a sucker for books with towns in them that I know. This one is set in Edinburgh."

I've read the book of souls Mo,it had better proofreading than the first one,but i enjoyed them both.

[Kath]

Just started AND finished Jonathan Hill's wonderful Maureen goes to Venice Five stars.

[Philip (sarah)]

Finished A Splendid Salmagundi
Amazed at the diversity of the content.Where else could one read of pigeons alongside buffalo.Santa following on from demons and mild erotica.
Reviews of wrinkle plasters and the shortcomings of hygiene facilities in public toilets in the same contents table as haunted car journeys and inspired poetry.
Trolls and fantasy friends,feuds and spaceships share space with resurrected detectives,barn sized computers and pyramids not to mention traumatised fathers,dying girlfiends and country villages called Slaughter.
I will dream tonight of darkened corridors and monsters at my door seeking permission to enter while God speaks to me and my life support is switched off. I am however comforted to know those pesky vampires won't be having a suck tonight and I will still be enjoying eggs from the nest for breakfast tomorrow while wearing my oak tree lapel pin in the hope that some handsome spy comes knocking and if I am truly blessed he will bring David and his chocolate fountain with him.

[Kath]

Sarah! Do I smell our first review?

[Philip (sarah)]

Finished An Odd Quartet short on pages but not on impact,really enjoyed all 4 stories.

[Marc]

just started Be My Knife

[Philip (sarah)]

Finished The Long Dry written by our author Cynan Jones!

[Kay (Golden Girl)]

Finished Maureen goes to Venice,which is a definite 5 star .
Also finished Dolphins and Bananasnot so keen on but prefer bit longer short stories
Now going to concentrate on A Splendid Salmagundiwhich looks great

[Jud]

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Finished The Long Dry written by our author Cynan Jones!"

I bought that Sarah, is it good?

I finished
A Hat Full of Sky (Discworld, #32) (I think Granny Weatherwax has met her match) and now I'm on to Going Postal

Still reading the group book as well.

[Karen]

Have finished reading through the samples I'd downloaded, and got a couple of titles to buy, so have now started Restoration and enjoying it. Reminds me of the serialisation of Pepys' diaries which Radio 4 did recently.

[Eve]

Just finished Peter Robinsons latest Before The Poison

Just started Death Comes For The Fat Man

[Philip (sarah)]

Finished Snails and Lovers
also Friend Requestwhich is his latest in the 'Auto' series.I love these books but find them strangely chilling.BTW if you read this David I want a Kindleblaze!

[Kath]

Finished Time After Time yesterday and can't really start anything else just now cos I haven't finished thinking about it yet!

[Marc]

Kath wrote: "Finished Time After Time yesterday and can't really start anything else just now cos I haven't finished thinking about it yet!"

The paradoxes of time and the vagaries of human behaviour can mess with your head! :-)

[Jud]

I finished A Splendid Salmagundi I loved it

[Philip (sarah)]

Read and enjoyed Risk Of Infection A Zombie tale set during the Olympics.Great stuff!

Finished The Rock A pacey thriller which had me hooked from start to finish.Terrific!

[Kay (Golden Girl)]

Golly Sarah when do you find the time to read so many books and all your other crafts,you must be really quick reader

[Philip (sarah)]

Kay I have almost 20hrs a day at my disposal as I only tend to sleep around 4hrs.I read those 2 books in approx 4hrs and made a beef curry as well!LOL!

[Kay (Golden Girl)]

Don't know how you manage on 4 hours sleep and then work and do all the things you are always doing crafts ,reading,cooking ,going to work and everything else ,I now feel a very lazy person (although believe I am several (a lot)years older ,thats my excuse lol!!!

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier today, I finished reading by Anne Rice. The Witching Hour is an extremely long novel, 1207 pages, but don't let that put you off reading as once you open the first page you soon find yourself completely absorbed in the chilling tale of the Mayfair Witches. This novel has a spellbinding, engrossing, well-written tale with complex and mysterious characters. There are plenty of compelling twists and turns in the plot to keep you interested and the suspense is drawn out to perfection. The novel is completely unpredictable, I found the ending to be quite a shock! My full review can be found here.

Now, I'm about to start by Washington Irving and by Mary Shelley.

[Simon (Highwayman)]

I'm unsticking this thread now. It seems to have plenty of followers so i don't think it needs to be marked as important.

[Jud]

I've started Friend Request I thought it would be shorter than it actually is and read it on the walk in this morning. Hopefully finish it later

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Ellie wrote: "Earlier today, I finished reading by Anne Rice. The Witching Hour is an extremely long novel, 1207 pages, but don't let that put you off reading as once you open..."

I read The Witching Hour on holiday when I was about 17 and loved it - unfortunately I got an old copy from the library and it fell apart while I was reading it.

I'm now reading Afraid by J Kilborn

[Jud]

I finished Friend Request started and finished The Scent Of Freedom by Mhairi Simpson and I recommend it :o)

[Mhairi]

Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "I finished Friend Request started and finished The Scent Of Freedom by Mhairi Simpson and I recommend it :o)"

*grins like a loon*

[Jud]

I feel very special to be the first to review it on Amazon Mhairi. Once I eventually got there that is, I don't know who Mahiri is but I was searching for them anyway

[Philip (sarah)]

Finished The Phoenix Rising: A Survivor's Story A harrowing True Story. This was more work related than a leisure read.
Started The Swimmer Really enjoying this book set in Cornwall.

[Jud]

Just finished The Long Dry I really enjoyed it but am finding it hard to put into words exactly why I enjoyed it. I would recommend it though