Book vs TV series: Conversations with Friends Kate W 4 years ago TV series because: the dialogue and the important silences casting brought the characters to life in a different way (especially character of Melissa) captured Frances’s detachment beautifully, which I reckon is hard to do on film. Book here. TV series here. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email