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The Wings of the Dove (1997): Film vs Book
Film · 1997 · Directed by Iain Softley · Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache
About the film
A woman in London is torn between love and money, and a plan goes wrong.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the novel with a clearer plot, and a rich, period look.
Read or watch first?
The novel is intricate and slow, a book to savour.
What the book gives you
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James
A subtle, beautifully told drama about friendship and desire.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy elegant, psychological stories of love and money.