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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019): Film vs Book
Film · 2019 · Directed by Armando Iannucci · Starring Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie
About the film
A cheerful, theatrical retelling in which actors of every background play the characters, and the hero narrates his own life.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film keeps the novel's story but jumps freely in time and gives the comedy more room than the sorrow.
Read or watch first?
The book is the place for the author's long sentences and his deep feeling for ordinary people.
What the book gives you
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
A rich, funny and moving story with unforgettable characters and a hero you cheer for.
Who will like it: Readers who love big, warm classics about growing up and finding family.