Wow, could I have been more wrong? This story is full of suspense, secrets, hidden identities, murder, blackmail, disease, and a case of spontaneous human combustion {Seriously. I wouldn't even know what that was if it wasn't for a strange fellow in my public speaking class this spring who always gave speeches on the most unusual topics. One of them was spontaneous human combustion}.
It was amazing. And very long- about 8 hours, I think? When I look at the massive novel it's based on, though, I guess that makes sense. I had to watch it over several days on Netflix, and it was so interesting I could hardly wait to see the next episode. When I found out that a law case was a major part of the plot, I expected to find that part very boring- but it wasn't. The way the case is connected with the characters, you can't help but be interested!
It definitely had a dark, gloomy feel (the title sort of gives away that much). But there were moments of hope and humor. It was filmed beautifully and the cast was perfect.
I loved Esther. She was such a sweet, likable person. I liked Ada, but I didn't like Richard. I might have at first, but he got obnoxious pretty quickly. Mr. Jarndyce was supposed to be a good and generous character, I know, but sometimes he creeped me out a little. I couldn't stand the evil, greedy Mr. Tulkinghorn. Guppy...I actually liked him a little at first, because his awkardness was pitiful and endearing. My affection disappeared when he turned stalkerish and shallow (treating Esther the way he did after her illness was unforgivable!). I felt so sorry for poor Lady Dedlock and I wished things could have turned out differently for her.
And I loved the ending. I thought it was going in a direction which was going to leave me very disappointed, but thankfully Charles Dickens went for the happy ending. I highly recommend it, especially if you're a period drama geek like me. It's been over a week ago since I saw it, and I wish I had wrote this post immediately after finishing it so my words wouldn't be so vague. :)
I had bought the book several weeks ago, and after watching this, I don't feel nearly so intimidated by it as I did before. I plan on reading it soon.
Until next time,

This sounds really good...but 8 hours!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, that thing about the guy who talked about spontaneous combustion is pretty funny. It sounds like an interesting talk, though.
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