The Lady in the Van

Tamra

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

Anyone else watched this film adapted from Bennett‘s memoir? Maggie Smith is of course superb! She is a treasure.

Blueberry I saw the movie. I should have realized it was a book. 3y

JamieArc Yes! I really enjoyed it! 3y

Tamra @Blueberry definitely had a literary quality, so I wasn‘t surprised when I looked it up. 😄 3y

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Tamra @JamieArc yes! Mary‘s character was perfect for Smith. 3y

rabbitprincess Yes, and now I want to watch it again! 3y

rwmg I'm watching Bennett's "Talking Heads" on a streaming service. They really are wonderful. 3y

Cathythoughts I havnt seen this , but , yes I love Maggie Smith 👍🏻 3y

GingerAntics I do love Maggie Smith. I‘m going to have to go find this movie. 3y

Tamra @GingerAntics yes do! 3y

Tamra @rwmg I will have to find it! 3y

Tamra @rabbitprincess definitely! 3y

Tamra @Cathythoughts if you run across it, give it a go. Made me miss Violet Crawley. 3y

CarolynM It's a great film🙂 3y

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Lissy1

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

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This evening I read this in one sitting which I‘ve never done before. This is such a moving story that even brought a tear to my eye. I have so many theories floating through my head as to why she decided to live the way she did. Definitely recommend as a quick read. Finished it in 1 hour 20 minutes.
I gave this book 4 stars ✨
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Lissy1

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

Wanted a quick read and this was perfect. Read it in one sitting and honestly it‘s such a beautiful story which brought a tear too my eye. Review to follow
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Sarah83

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

Also got this beautiful #foliobook today. 😍💖 So happy I found this gorgeous edition and the condition is extraordinary. 😍 #foliofreaks

TrishB Lovely ❤️ 6y

peacegypsy Gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y

Gissy Beautiful! 6y

rubyslippersreads What a great cover! 😍 6y

Sarah83 @TrishB @peacegypsy @Gissy @rubyslippersreads Thank you 🤗 6y

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Maike

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

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Now that's what I would call eccentric 😄

Ms_T I hope you love this as much as I did ❤️ 7y

Sarah83 I liked this one pretty much 😍 Have you already read this one?

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Maike @Sarah83 yes, I read the Uncommon Reader first 😊 if I recall correctly it was you who recommended The Lady in the Van to me 😄 7y

Maike @Ms_T oh yes, it was short and wonderful. The right thing to kick of the day this morning. 😊 7y

Sarah83 Yes. you are right. I have to read some more written by him. 😍 7y

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rabbitprincess

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

so-so

I liked the movie better. The book is so short it feels insufficient, and the information about Miss Shepherd's past is rushed through at the end rather than being sprinkled throughout the story, like in the movie.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Probably no magical realism either 7y

Libby1 I agree. 🙂 7y

rabbitprincess @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Yes, there's only one Alan Bennett in the book. 😉 @Libby1 Might have to buy a copy of the movie! 7y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I was thinking about the graveyard... but yes! I'd forgotten about Mr. Bennett's double. 7y

rabbitprincess @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Oh yes that was a neat scene too! 7y

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rabbitprincess

The Lady in the Van: And Other Stories | Alan Bennett

Just watched the movie of The Lady in the Van. Filmed in the actual house where Bennett lived when Miss Shepherd lived in his driveway, and excellent performances by Dame Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings (who makes a very cute Alan Bennett ♥️). Now to read the book and the stage play...and Bennett's other plays too.

CAGirlReading Read his memoir as well, it was fabulous! 7y

rabbitprincess @CAGirlReading Will do! 😄 7y

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