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I Capture the Castle (2003): Film vs Book
Film · 2003 · Directed by Tim Fywell · Starring Romola Garai, Henry Thomas, Bill Nighy
About the film
Two sisters live in a crumbling English castle and meet two wealthy neighbours.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's plot and keeps the narrator's charm, with a gentle, golden look.
Read or watch first?
The novel's voice makes it a treasure and a perfect read for a rainy day.
What the book gives you
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
A charming, funny and tender story with a heroine who writes her way through life.
Who will like it: Readers who love witty, romantic coming-of-age stories in a crumbling castle.