When I listened to the Book Club podcast in your link it reminded me that I’d found out about The Ginger Tree from a R4 Book Club programme about 6 years ago in which Diana Rigg said it was her favourite book. It sounded right up my street and I got a secondhand copy which I devoured immediately. A real hidden gem.
I listened to a podcast discussing the BBC adaptation. Unfortunately, nothing good was said of it, which maybe is why it's not been made more accessible. But the book is great. It's one I saw in a charity shop months ago. I was interested but sure I'd never get round to it, so I'm pleased it's made a second appearance and that there are others discovering it with me. Thanks also for sharing related content, the 1978 review in particular. :)
Hi Steven, yes I also found a podcast about the adaptation that was rather lukewarm... So glad you love the book and also the extra content, thanks for your feedback!
When I listened to the Book Club podcast in your link it reminded me that I’d found out about The Ginger Tree from a R4 Book Club programme about 6 years ago in which Diana Rigg said it was her favourite book. It sounded right up my street and I got a secondhand copy which I devoured immediately. A real hidden gem.
I listened to a podcast discussing the BBC adaptation. Unfortunately, nothing good was said of it, which maybe is why it's not been made more accessible. But the book is great. It's one I saw in a charity shop months ago. I was interested but sure I'd never get round to it, so I'm pleased it's made a second appearance and that there are others discovering it with me. Thanks also for sharing related content, the 1978 review in particular. :)
Hi Steven, yes I also found a podcast about the adaptation that was rather lukewarm... So glad you love the book and also the extra content, thanks for your feedback!