Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell - 6 Hour BBC Miniseries!
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3 episodes in, and I have to say, its superb.
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Excellent!
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I saw Episode 2 as well. Yes, superb. I am really enjoying it. 
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Finally finished it. Outstanding!
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell - 6 Hour BBC Miniseries!
I've seen till 3. The reason I haven't gone faster is that I *hate* being disturbed while I am seeing it. So I look for nights when Irk sleeps early & R is working late...
Yes it's that good.
Yes it's that good.
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Finally got to watch Episode One, and purchased the full series on Amazon Instant Video.
I think it is a brilliant adaptation, at least so far (enough so that I am convinced just from watching the first episode). Thrilled!
I think it is a brilliant adaptation, at least so far (enough so that I am convinced just from watching the first episode). Thrilled!
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I've watched the first three episodes now. I have a few quibbles here and there, but mostly it is as close to seeing the book come to life as I could have hoped for.
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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I haven't seen this yet. Just out of curiosity, how do they deal with the footnotes?
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The series focuses on the main arc of the story. It’s a really well done adaptation - you should see it!
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I plan to - in the meantime I'm re-reading the book for the first time since I first read it years ago.
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Oh, what a pleasure!
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"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."