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Small Island (2009): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2009 · Directed by John Alexander · Starring Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo
About the tv series
Newcomers and locals in post-war London are drawn together under one roof.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film keeps the book's four voices and its themes of home and belonging, with some scenes shortened.
Read or watch first?
The book's multiple narrators give each person a full story.
What the book gives you
Small Island by Andrea Levy
A rich, funny and moving story told by several voices, full of heart and hope.
Who will like it: Readers who want warm, vivid stories of people finding their place in a new country.