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The Golden Bowl (2000): Film vs Book
Film · 2000 · Directed by James Ivory · Starring Uma Thurman, Nick Nolte, Kate Beckinsale
About the film
A rich father, his daughter and their spouses are linked in a web of loyalty and secrets.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the novel's story and shortens its long inner passages, which are the heart of the book.
Read or watch first?
The novel is dense and subtle.
What the book gives you
The Golden Bowl by Henry James
A rich, intricate novel for lovers of fine writing.
Who will like it: Readers who like elaborate, psychological love stories.