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To think the Cormoran Strike/Robin chemistry doesn't come across in the TV show?

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Homeworkandholidays · 15/12/2022 10:51

For instance the buying perfume scene. In the book I was desperate for them to get together but watching it on TV I wasn't feeling it.

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Padamae · 15/12/2022 16:44

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Crackof · 15/12/2022 16:52

The audiobooks are good & RG does a cracking job of reading them. I'm a fan.
Not likely to watch the serieses though.

RaRaRaspoutine · 15/12/2022 17:02

YANBU. Love the leads, love the books, but the leads (for me) don't generate the same chemistry (a shame because they are both extremely good-looking and talented).

Kanaloa · 15/12/2022 17:10

@Padamae

I really struggle with audiobooks. I like listening to the audiobook of books I’m really familiar with/know well and have read multiple times but if it’s a book I haven’t read I feel I can’t follow it on audio. Like I zone out constantly and can’t keep up. I don’t know why because I read all the time, just when I’m listening to it I can’t keep it together.

Kanaloa · 15/12/2022 17:10

But if the audio book is really good I would consider it though. Maybe I’ll finally get past the first 40 pages!

upfucked · 15/12/2022 17:14

Some of the TV shows are very rushed. I don’t think the writing style translates well to TV, a lot of the story telling element which it JKR strong point is lost.

Figrolls14 · 15/12/2022 17:59

As a massive fan of the books and very tiny detail, and a giant pedant by nature, I’m enjoying tv TB a lot more than I thought I would! It’s just a different beast, and there are lovely extra bits I thought, mostly courtesy of the actors.

UWhatNow · 15/12/2022 18:01

Both fantastic actors but it was soooo DULL. I’ve never read the books and so wanted a good thriller to get into. They mumble at each other with dead pan lines and absolutely no character whatsoever.

Figrolls14 · 15/12/2022 18:02

the audiobooks are great - ah the mileage! And you can listen 3 or 4 times (ahem) and different stuff will jump out each time

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 15/12/2022 18:13

The series is a disappointment

Strike is just not doing much He seems really dull. Robin is better but agree the chemistry seems lost in this one.

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 15/12/2022 18:14

And it's gutting as I really fancied him
In the previous series and also in war and peace so I know he can turn on the chemistry.

Homeworkandholidays · 15/12/2022 19:17

I think it was better in the previous series too HeBeaverandSheBeaver

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Beanbagtrap · 15/12/2022 20:41

Kanaloa · 15/12/2022 17:10

@Padamae

I really struggle with audiobooks. I like listening to the audiobook of books I’m really familiar with/know well and have read multiple times but if it’s a book I haven’t read I feel I can’t follow it on audio. Like I zone out constantly and can’t keep up. I don’t know why because I read all the time, just when I’m listening to it I can’t keep it together.

I do this too but I just rewind and relisten a few times

Fairislefandango · 15/12/2022 20:48

I don't think it does in the books either tbh. I love JKR and I've e tried to like the books, I really have, but I just don't think they're very good.

tonyhawks23 · 17/12/2022 21:50

Just watched it to the end and have to disagree, I love the perfume scene! they are sooo cute romantic and i wished theyd kissed, its brilliant, I love how close they are and why they cant get together, its very mulder and scully. I think its brilliantly cast and the chemistry is there, only thing is it was too quick thats true!

applestamper · 17/12/2022 22:01

I think there is zero chemistry between them in the books too; I enjoy the plots but find all the will they/ won't they parts so tedious.

DuncanBiscuits · 30/12/2022 20:55

God, I think he’s gorgeous, and they have great chemistry!

Funny how we all react differently to things.

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