![]() ![]() The novel, set in the early 1980s, introduces us to American student Richard Papen as he enrols in a liberal arts college, Hampden. Published in 1992, Donna Tartt’s The Secret History is celebrating its 30 th anniversary and, to date, has not been adapted into a film. Some classics embed themselves into the history of cinema itself (Dracula, Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes), and more recent franchises have stalked the bestseller lists for inspiration (the Harry Potter series made around $7 billion).īut a creative leap from page to screen isn’t destined for every bestseller. When it comes to adapting a novel for the big screen, it’s undeniable that some books just have the X Factor. From book adaptations to book reviews, this will be a place for readers of SQ to engage with the oldest form of entertainment, the written word. Book Nook is a little corner of Screen Queens dedicated to books. ![]()
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