"Queen's Move" And 5 More TV Series Based On The Books Everyone Is Talking About

2023 Author: Henry Pass | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-27 21:12

The best films are based on the best stories. And why invent a script when there are so many great books out there? Recently, great adaptations have been increasingly coming out - we suggest you join the literature and at the same time spend the evening watching the series! Together with the largest book subscription service MyBook, we have compiled the top 5 high-profile premieres not to be missed. Did you like the show? Read the book! Or vice versa.

Queen's Move - Book of Queen's Move by Walter Tavis

The series, which is now watched by everyone, is based on the book by American writer Walter Tavis "Queen's Move". This is a story about a girl Elizabeth, who became an orphan and went to an orphanage, where a local watchman taught her to play chess. It was soon revealed that Elizabeth had incredible talent! At the same time, the children in the orphanage are constantly fed with pills under the guise of "vitamins

Play Back - You Should Know By Gene Hanff Korelitz

Do we know something about those with whom we live? This question is being asked by the writer Jean Hanff Kolelitz, whose book was used to direct this sensational miniseries starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. Successful New York psychotherapist Grace Fraser has everything one could dream of - a beautiful home, a beloved husband, a successful career. In her consultations, she teaches women to be happy - to trust their men and listen to intuition. However, one day, far from being a fine day, her husband suddenly disappears, which turns into a real PR scandal and the clarification of interesting details of his life …

Ratched - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

The stylish, aesthetic and eerie series "Ratched" is based on Ken Kesey's novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

"The Witcher" - a series of books "The Witcher Saga", Andrzej Sapkowski

The series is for those who miss the "Game of Thrones" or just want to escape from the realities of high-quality fantasy. The Witcher is a mutant and a kind of professional killer who travels across the Continent (this is a magical universe invented by the Polish writer Sapokwski), killing various evil spirits. The story is so exciting that a series of comics, video games, and now a new series were released based on the works of Sapkowski. Our humble advice is to read first and watch later!

Luminaries (mini-series 2020) - based on the book "Luminaries", Eleanor Cutton

New Zealand writer Eleanor Cutton won the Booker Prize for this novel, after which it was filmed with Eva Green in the title role. The show will definitely appeal to those who love costume films, beautiful outfits and decorations. The plot is set in the era of the Gold Rush in New Zealand, where the British Anna comes in search of a new life, money and love. Of course, paradise turned out to be completely different from what she had imagined, and the heroine will face many difficulties, mysterious events and chance encounters … And great love, of course!

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