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World Without End (2012): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2012 · Directed by Michael Caton-Jones · Starring Cynthia Nixon, Ben Chaplin
About the tv series
A new generation in the same medieval town as the cathedral story.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the main strands of the long novel and condenses many events.
Read or watch first?
The book is a long, rewarding read.
What the book gives you
World Without End by Ken Follett
A page-turning historical story with romance, rivalry and survival, full of characters you quickly care about.
Who will like it: Readers who want more of the cathedral town, with intrigue, plague and a strong heroine.