I bought this book when I saw the play on Broadway several years ago. It is a fast and active read, fun and well written. I'd like to read more by Buchan.
3.5 starsFor once, I liked the movie much much better than the book. Perhaps, because the movie bears little resemblance to John Buchan's classic spy novel. The movie I'm referring to is the recent Masterpiece Theatre airing of The 39 Steps on PBS. Now I'll have to watch all the other versions, i...
The BBC made a good little drama under the same name over Christmas in 2008 which I really enjoyed. Of course the lovely Rupert Penry Jones might have helped with that.I think considering the book was written in 1915 - it was very good, but as a modern girl I much preferred the 2008 drama. Much more...
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