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Ian McEwan·2017·Director: Dominic Cooke
80%
Faithfulness
3.6
Book Rating
3.2
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Billy Howle, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Scott, Anne-Marie Duff
The Book
On Chesil Beach is a 2007 novella by the British writer Ian McEwan. It was selected for the 2007 Booker Prize shortlist.
The Film
In 1962 England, a young couple find their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
Key Differences
The film condenses some internal monologues into visual storytelling. The ending is slightly less ambiguous than in the book. Some minor characters have reduced screen time or are omitted.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film effectively captures the emotional tension and period setting, making it worthwhile to both watch and read for a fuller understanding of the story.
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