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I have read reviews of this production with increasing dismay. I accept views of the quality of the acting whether or not I agree with them. I don't object if anyone finds the script writer's dialogue unappealing whether or not I agree with them. I find the level of sanctimonious, self righteous and woke criticism of the story, the content and the author depressing and wholly predictable in today's climate.
This is a novel, and yes it is a single self contained book so I don't think anyone is angling for a "second series" God help us.
It is part of J.G. Farrell's anti colonial trilogy. The characters are awful - they are meant to be. You are not meant to like them. What the production fails to convey is the subtle, wonderful all pervasive disgust that Matthew and the author felt about the damage of colonialism.
I want to suggest people actually read the book but I expect many won't bother and some would find it too challenging.
score 9/10
helenravensden 23 September 2020
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29-10-2020 22:11:14