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strudels

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Frankenstein

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  • Musicals and books

    So, I was lucky enough to go and see Cabaret in London this weekend (if you have the will and the means, I cannot recommend enough!), and obviously Cabaret is based somewhat on Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. It would also be remiss of me to not bring up Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, also based on books.

    Does anyone have any particular favourite reads that have gone on to have a stage adaptation they absolutely loved? Or perhaps hated? Are there cases where you love the source material and hate the adaptation, or vice versa? I’m very curious. I plan on reading Goodbye to Berlin and searching around to watch the play, I Am A Camera. I’d also love to hear people’s recommendations for stage performances - musical or not.

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    What would you choose

    '...despair had not yet taken possession of me; my feelings were those of rage and revenge.'

    My high school English teacher would use this quote as an exam question and then just add the word 'Discuss.'

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    The Creature, on discovering books

    "I can hardly describe to you the effect of these books. They produced in me an infinity of new images and feelings, that sometimes raised me to ecstasy, but more frequently sank me into the lowest dejection..." 😭😭😭 Creature, you're telling me!!!

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    This book is holding a mirror up to society, right? Thoughts from 53% (page 98)

    'For a long time I could not conceive how one man could go forth to murder his fellow or even why there were laws and governments; but when I heard details of vice and bloodshed, my wonder ceased, and I turned away with disgust and loathing.'

    I'm beginning to understand the horror part.

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    Thoughts from 46% (page 84)

    This monster is gosh darn eloquent.

    Also, can I keep calling him a monster? Demon seems harsh.

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    Thoughts from 46% (page 84)

    This monster is gosh darn eloquent.

    Also, can I keep calling him a monster? Demon seems harsh.

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    A classic quote

    'Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.'

    This classic quote is from this book!?! Now knowing who actually speaks this line and in what context gives it a whole new meaning :O

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    Thoughts from 41% - I don't like where this is going

    'The first of those sorrows which are sent to wean us from the earth had visited her, and its dimming influence quenched her dearest smiles.'

    This is what growing up feels like.

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    Thoughts from 28% (page 51)

    Finished chapter 5 and I genuinely have no idea what's going to happen to Mr Monster/what level of chaos is coming/what Victor F has planned (or failed to plan?!). But I am HERE and SAT for the introvert representation: 'It was my temper to avoid a crowd, and to attach myself fervently to a few.'

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    'We have everything we need to be happy, but we aren't happy.'

    Call this book Predictions. 10/10. No notes.

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