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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I saw the trailer.
The book is brilliant. I made loads of people read it after I read it. In fact, someone didn't return it. 
It is so good you have to read the penultimate page twice to check you have understood the denouement. I am a little worried that the adaptation will mean they have to be more blatant, but I'll probably still watch it.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"It's arriving tomorrow! I knew you'd be on the ball! Now you made me want to read it more!  "
I know nearly all the places in London where the story takes place, including Apple Tree Yard.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Okay so I'm not finished reading... is it going to ruin the book if I watch the program?
How far along are you? Probably not if you've read the first third.
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Think I might just record it and avoid this thread! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Okay so I'm not finished reading... is it going to ruin the book if I watch the program?
How far along are you? Probably not if you've read the first third.
Think I might just record it and avoid this thread! "
Or just watch the series and avoid the book. |
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Okay so I'm not finished reading... is it going to ruin the book if I watch the program?
How far along are you? Probably not if you've read the first third.
Think I might just record it and avoid this thread!
Or just watch the series and avoid the book. "
Trust me that debate is going on in my head right now... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Emily Watson is perfect as Yvonne. They've done it very well. I knew what was coming and it was still a shock.
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I read it after I'd seen the trailer which probably planted her in my mind, but I agree - great choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Horrific ending. Makes you think a bit doesn't it about what we all get up to on this site. There are some dreadful predators out there and it's a twist in the tale of an affair that required a huge amount of thought.
I haven't read the book but my guess is that switched off camera wasn't switched off after all and is used in evidence in court by the rapist to try and prove she was asking for it.
Of course I could be wrong but that is what lawyers do. They get people off. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Finished it. Brilliant book 
Bought another by the same author
Blimey that was super quick!! 
*picks up book*  "
I'm off work ill and reading is one thing i can do lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Horrific ending. Makes you think a bit doesn't it about what we all get up to on this site.
Have just been thinking the same thing! A guy who you think is so nice can suddenly change without warning. Great programme though and shows that the more mature lady can still pull, even if she is a JBILF
There are some dreadful predators out there and it's a twist in the tale of an affair that required a huge amount of thought.
I haven't read the book but my guess is that switched off camera wasn't switched off after all and is used in evidence in court by the rapist to try and prove she was asking for it.
Of course I could be wrong but that is what lawyers do. They get people off."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"watched 10 mins that was enough boooooooring now for drama you need Taboo with the great Tom Hardy !!"
I love Tom Hardy and looked forward to watching Taboo but i found it boring and difficult to follow and i ended up asleep way before the end of the first episode  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"watched 10 mins that was enough boooooooring now for drama you need Taboo with the great Tom Hardy !!
I love Tom Hardy and looked forward to watching Taboo but i found it boring and difficult to follow and i ended up asleep way before the end of the first episode "
Bill Sykes innit |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"watched 10 mins that was enough boooooooring now for drama you need Taboo with the great Tom Hardy !!
I love Tom Hardy and looked forward to watching Taboo but i found it boring and difficult to follow and i ended up asleep way before the end of the first episode
Bill Sykes innit "
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on catch up ... bloody brilliant ... characters all spot on ... loved it so much and got stupidly excited remembering each bit of it !"
I thought that too. It is very faithful to the book.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on catch up ... bloody brilliant ... characters all spot on ... loved it so much and got stupidly excited remembering each bit of it !
I thought that too. It is very faithful to the book.
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Yes very much so which is unusual but made it oh so good. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just watched it on catch up ... bloody brilliant ... characters all spot on ... loved it so much and got stupidly excited remembering each bit of it !"
Me too, thought it was very good. Haven't read the book though, think I might get it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on catch up ... bloody brilliant ... characters all spot on ... loved it so much and got stupidly excited remembering each bit of it !
Me too, thought it was very good. Haven't read the book though, think I might get it "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on iplayer, looks like being an interesting part two.
k"
Looks like no more sex tho. That bloke only stars in the furst episode.
Also that emily Watson is looking a bit rough since Haryy Potter |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on iplayer, looks like being an interesting part two.
k
Looks like no more sex tho. That bloke only stars in the furst episode.
Also that emily Watson is looking a bit rough since Haryy Potter"
If you're only watching it for the sex I think you'll be disappointed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on iplayer, looks like being an interesting part two.
k
Looks like no more sex tho. That bloke only stars in the furst episode.
Also that emily Watson is looking a bit rough since Haryy Potter
If you're only watching it for the sex I think you'll be disappointed. "
Not just the sex im not that shallow. I like tits too. Might still be worth a deckers |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on iplayer, looks like being an interesting part two.
k
Looks like no more sex tho. That bloke only stars in the furst episode.
Also that emily Watson is looking a bit rough since Haryy Potter
If you're only watching it for the sex I think you'll be disappointed. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just watched it on iplayer, looks like being an interesting part two.
k
Looks like no more sex tho. That bloke only stars in the furst episode.
Also that emily Watson is looking a bit rough since Haryy Potter
If you're only watching it for the sex I think you'll be disappointed.
Not just the sex im not that shallow. I like tits too. Might still be worth a deckers"
It's worth a watch for the drama (assuming they continue to do the book justice) but I'm not sure there'll be much more tits to come either, sorry. Maybe a bit. |
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Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
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Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works. |
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"New drama on BBC1... coming soon!
Trailer looks brill!
I may even buy the book and read it first!
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I've had the book at home for like a year and never got round to picking it up, will have to now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works. "
Me too |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I dunno... I did sort of wonder if he was perhaps faking it. I'm still not any further forward with the book. "
As the reader/_iewer the doubts would be there but for Yvonne it's a revelation and, for us, her response to it.
Watch the end tomorrow and then just read the last 3 pages after you've seen the end.
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"I dunno... I did sort of wonder if he was perhaps faking it. I'm still not any further forward with the book.
As the reader/_iewer the doubts would be there but for Yvonne it's a revelation and, for us, her response to it.
Watch the end tomorrow and then just read the last 3 pages after you've seen the end.
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Ooh...intriguing...! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive just got home from work - and have avoided the last couple of posts. Im going to watch it now. Such a great drama so far.. one of the best ones i have seen in a while. So i will comment after |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something? |
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"A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something? "
He wouldn't have known who he was - and he could have been very polite....or forced his way in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something?
He wouldn't have known who he was - and he could have been very polite....or forced his way in."
You dont let anyone in your house though. Hmm must have convinced him though.
There is more to Mark Costly than meets the eye and Yvonne has been well and truly duped me thinks. |
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"A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something?
He wouldn't have known who he was - and he could have been very polite....or forced his way in.
You dont let anyone in your house though. Hmm must have convinced him though.
There is more to Mark Costly than meets the eye and Yvonne has been well and truly duped me thinks."
Oh yes, I think so! he's like a character off POF! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something?
He wouldn't have known who he was - and he could have been very polite....or forced his way in.
You dont let anyone in your house though. Hmm must have convinced him though.
There is more to Mark Costly than meets the eye and Yvonne has been well and truly duped me thinks.
Oh yes, I think so! he's like a character off POF! "
I wouldnt know
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"A twist .. oh my.
Great acting, great storyline, although I cannot help wondering why George Selway would have let Mark Costly inside his home. Have I missed something?
He wouldn't have known who he was - and he could have been very polite....or forced his way in.
You dont let anyone in your house though. Hmm must have convinced him though.
There is more to Mark Costly than meets the eye and Yvonne has been well and truly duped me thinks.
Oh yes, I think so! he's like a character off POF!
I wouldnt know
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Well now you've been informed lol!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I love this show! Best drama I've watched in ages. The Shannon Matthews one looks good to."
Yes wish there was more good dramas on TV I am liking Taboo too on Sat night .
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I love this show! Best drama I've watched in ages. The Shannon Matthews one looks good to.Yes wish there was more good dramas on TV I am liking Taboo too on Sat night . "
There have been a few good ones through the winter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"That was good drama.
I still think you should read the last three pages and then decide what you think of that last scene.
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I wasn't convinced by the last scene, having read the book. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"That was good drama.
I still think you should read the last three pages and then decide what you think of that last scene.
I wasn't convinced by the last scene, having read the book."
It was stronger and better nuanced in the book. It was the bit that I kept wondering how they would do it.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"That was good drama.
I still think you should read the last three pages and then decide what you think of that last scene.
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I'm still going to try and read the book. In about six months I'll have forgotten the ending. |
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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago
secret town |
"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works. "
Did you ever read " Demon in my View" by Ruth Rendell?
What a great read! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works.
Did you ever read " Demon in my View" by Ruth Rendell?
What a great read! "
now theres a woman who can write a psychological thriller!..sick of these badly written 'victim' woman' ones.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works.
Did you ever read " Demon in my View" by Ruth Rendell?
What a great read! "
I can't remember reading that one, will add it on my Kindle I was thinking of ones like the Bridesmaid and The Lake of Darkness |
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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago
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"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works.
Did you ever read " Demon in my View" by Ruth Rendell?
What a great read!
now theres a woman who can write a psychological thriller!..sick of these badly written 'victim' woman' ones.."
I read every single one of her books and the ones she wrote under her other name Barbara Vine |
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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago
secret town |
"Can't see the point of it;
It was mostly shagging in back alleys.
The story and plot of the whole thing is a bit obvious at the end.
It's just a story of unintended consequences and a series of events that interlock.
Well the very end of the book took me by surprise, maybe I'm just gullible. But then I enjoy a story of unintended consequences and interlocking events (some of Ruth Rendell's books, for example) because that's how life works.
Did you ever read " Demon in my View" by Ruth Rendell?
What a great read!
I can't remember reading that one, will add it on my Kindle I was thinking of ones like the Bridesmaid and The Lake of Darkness "
Demon in my View was her first novel I think published in the 1976
I read that first and I was hooked |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I expected a bit more. I just don't think I've been grabbed by the characters. Let's see what the last episode holds...
Tonight was the last episode.
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It was on tonight? Thought it was Sunday nights? I watched one on the iPlayer today... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I expected a bit more. I just don't think I've been grabbed by the characters. Let's see what the last episode holds...
Tonight was the last episode.
It was on tonight? Thought it was Sunday nights? I watched one on the iPlayer today..."
They had last night and tonight to conclude the series. Back to the iPlayer.
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"I expected a bit more. I just don't think I've been grabbed by the characters. Let's see what the last episode holds...
Tonight was the last episode.
It was on tonight? Thought it was Sunday nights? I watched one on the iPlayer today..."
Yes last one was tonight! You'll have to do catchup! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I expected a bit more. I just don't think I've been grabbed by the characters. Let's see what the last episode holds..."
We were of the same opinion.
First two episodes had us hooked but we were very disappointed by the end of it and could quite easily have turned off but had to watch it all the way through.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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watched it all last night...was better on screen than the book...which was badly written,very lazy poor writing..but i was pleasantly suprised by the tv version...completely carried by the fact that emily watson is a wonderful actress... |
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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago
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"They thinking about making another one?
Another book by Louise Doughty? There can't be more on these characters - it wouldn't work.
That's what I read on the net
If they do and that Emily Watson is in I'm not watching
Her voice proper annoyed me
Hmmm... I hope not."
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