As you will know, I've been a little obsessed of late with period dramas. The latest of which is 'Far From the Madding Crowd'.
I confess that I haven't read this book before; it's always been on my 'to read' list, but I've never prioritised it. Well now I'm wondering why! Last weekend I watched the 1998 adaptation (see the movie poster below) and it was really ace! I felt so sorry for Mr Boldwood and isn't Bathsheba Everdene just the most out there name you ever heard!
I'll be re-prioritising this book on my 'must read' list because I'm sure that the book will be even more engrossing than the mini-series was. The story line really kept me on my toes; I didn't see the big twist coming and while I was hoping that Bathsheba would end up with the right man, I wasn't really sure that it was going to happen.
So all in all, I highly recommend giving this mini-series a watch and if you're up for it, getting your hands on a copy of the book.
