The Luminaries

[carolegif]

I was looking forward to this as I read the book a couple of years ago with my book group. Now I read that the Tv series has changed everything. The main character in the book was Walter Moody. Now it seems a minor character called Anna Wetherell is to be the main character. They are going to portray her as a lone English woman travelling alone who falls in love with another character of colour. In the book, Anna is a prostitute working in China town. Why do the BBC do this? Completely change the story? Don’t think I want to watch it now.

[DTCwordfan]

Prostitution sells - even in 19th century New Zealand and allowing for the sheep....

[Barsel]

maggie, I hadn't read the book either but after the first episode decided not to watch anymore. Having read what you thought of the second episode, I'm glad I gave up on it.

[naomi24]

I haven't read the book but I've watched two episodes and I'm intrigued. I'll continue watching.

[retrocop]

I'llo give it another two episodes but I am annoyed with flashbacks. still trying to work out who exactly nearly drowned when the ship's whaler capsized in the surf. Most confusing yet,as Naomi,states, intriguing. I won't give up on it yet.

[drmorgans]

Emery, the man who Anna met on the ship almost drowned. They may share the same birthday which could mean their lives are linked and have similar personalities (if you believe astrologically isn't tosh).

[drmorgans]

Trivia: Anna is played by Eve Hewson, daughter of Bono from U2.