Peter Firth #2

[DogSoSmall]

I think it's a real shame they didn't make South Riding into 6 episodes. There was more than enough material in the book and there would have been much more time to develop character and build the suspense in the relationship between Carne and Sarah. If I hadn't read the book I'm not sure what I would be making of the speed-reading through people's emotions that we're being handed. There's not enough time to learn to care for the characters who are all being so beautifully portrayed. With such a delicious cast of actors, they could have really had a good time with this, and included more of the book's wit and insight. It's all beautifully done - just way too short!