“Is anyone planning on seeing the theatrical version of "Brideshead Revisited"? I've seen some of the previews and it sounds as though they're not quite being faithful to the book. I heard a clip where Sebastian says to Charles something like "You don't care about me, you just want my sister" or words to that effect. When did Sebastian ever say that in the book? I remember that he was long out of the picture when Charles became involved with Julia. It looks as though the filmmakers are trying to focus on the relationship of Julia and Charles when the book is so much more than that.”
“I thought this was an incredible book, a great escape as well as dealing with larger issues of faith. I did find it helpful however to watch the BBC series along with it.”
“If you have a hard time with this book, stop reading it. Pick up The Complete Stories by E.W. and read "Winner Take All" and "Charles Ryder's Schooldays" they are applicable to Brideshead if not exact tie ins, and will in two short stories, give you a better feel for his writing style and sensibility, which admittedly, is very specific”
