Larkrise to Candleford

[Ric.ror]

Shall I bother with the book? I am finding the tv series a little boring

[missnemesis]

Hi Ric.ror

I enjoyed the series at first and on the strength of that bought the book, kinda wish I hadn't bothered to be honest.

The TV has fleshed it out somewhat beyond all recognition and IMHO if you are finding that boring then the book is a non starter.

If you want a dry history lesson on village/hamlet life then fine read the book however, if you are looking for gripping story lines encompassing Laura, Alf, Ruby, Pearl et al then the TV is the best you're going to get I'm afraid.

Hope this helps.

[Naomicorlett]

And I loved the books.I read them years ago and am re-reading them. But I must admit that I cannot go a day without reading but never feel the need to watch TV. Some one once said that you get better pictures from the radio and i get better pictures from books.

[trish432]

Haven`t read the books, but am quite enjoying the series. Though I must add I am an avid reader, and only one film has ever lived up to the book, that was The green mile.