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Title: Excellent Adaptation!
Review: I must agree with the reviewers that find the BBC version truer to the book. The actors better protrayed their characters in line with the manners of that time. The pacing of the story is slow and the setting is not as visually striking as the A&E; version. The costumes are very good though.The A&E; version is a visual feast. The story is paced well and the set and costumes are beautiful. However, there is a more modern spin on the story. The actors did a wonderful job but their portrayal of their characters was not quite in line with society of that period. There was not enough reserve of emotions that was displayed in the book.I can't say that I liked one version over the other. If you want a truer version of the book, you will be most impressed with the BBC version. If you want a feast for the eyes, the A&E; version would be your preference. I own both.
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