Book.
- It’s a far more delicate story on paper than on film.
- For its gentle humour and its palatable grief.
- But well done to the casting agent for not choosing a ‘perhaps-could-be-handsome-Markus’.
- Also worth noting the amazing mid-century office that is used as a location in the film – seriously amazing.
Delicacy by David Foenkinos
Ahhh I read this a while back but I’d be so interested in seeing the film! Will try to check it out. Is it still at the cinema? PS i did a mini review of the book here in case you’re interested! http://proseandconsbookclub.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/delicacy-by-david-foenkinos-quirky-frenchness-at-its-best-mini-review/
Film well worth seeing – Tautou is, of course, charming. Casting all round is spot on. I read your review of the book – you’ll be pleased to know there are no film equivalents of all the footnotes, song lyrics and odd notes that are included in the book!
And yes, it’s still on in cinemas – I only saw it last night.