Well, despite my other commitments, I managed to find time to catch on my almost non-existence reading.
I must say I'm pleased. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is my latest conquest in classics.
I admit that I developed an interest in it after knowing that Alan Rickman played one role inside the 1995 adaptation of the book. Furthermore, after reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, I really love the plot.
I had read Persuasion, Emma and tried a few pages of Northanger Abbey, still Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice remain my favourites.
I am, of course, determined to watch most if not all of the TV and movie adaptations, book sequels, fanfictions on both titles.
Right now, I'm making good headway with Sense and Sensibility since I almost finished all of Pride and Prejudice's adaptations and sequels.
First of, the 1995 movie adaptation, directed by Ang Lee, script written by Emma Thompson who also portrayed Elinor in the movie. Not forgetting some of the familiar faces, Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars, Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon.
5 actors and actresses who starred in the Harry Potter films are also featured in this movie. Imelda Staunton as Mrs Palmer (Umbridge) , Elizabeth Spriggs as Mrs Jennings (Fat Lady), Robert Hardy as Sir John Middleton (Fudge), Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon (Severus Snape) and Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood (Prof. Trelawney).
It won numerous awards and nominations in the Oscars and Golden Globes. It's a very lovely adaptation though like most movies, things got shift around and changed.
Secondly, the 2008 BBC mini series of the same title. Since it is not a movie, there is more time for characters development and the love to show. The story slowly play out, which appeals to me. There are more original characters appearing than the movie, again, I assumed because of time constraints.
One thing to note is the lack of familiar faces and stars in this adaptation. Still, fresh faces are kind of good.
And this is where the movie adaptations stop.
Next up, book sequels.
One novel that I really like is Colonel Brandon's Diary by Amanda Grange, who also wrote Mr Darcy's Diary. This novel is from the viewpoint of Colonel Brandon, need I say?
A fun and refreshing read! I love the development around this "secondary" character in Jane Austen's book. So much about him just waiting to be discovered.I'm always interested in reading the POV of the other important characters or those I have a soft spot to.
Last but I hope not the least, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters. This is a parody of the Jane Austen's book. There is another one called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies but I'm not interested in it. Sea Monsters, however, I've more interest in.
I want to acquire this book! But only after my semester end. There are also others that I'm going to buy, however, I must resist the temptation to buy them now.
