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Gosford Park: The Shooting Script

Julian Fellowes
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Gosford Park: The Shooting Script

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Julian Fellowes

Gosford Park: The Shooting Script

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1930s

Topic
Arts & Culture
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Gosford Park: The Shooting Script by Julian Fellowes presents the screenplay of the film, detailing the intertwining lives of aristocrats and their servants during a weekend gathering at a country estate. The script provides dialogue, scene descriptions, and insights into early 20th-century British class dynamics without revealing plot outcomes.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Informative

Contemplative

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.6

190 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gosford Park: The Shooting Script by Julian Fellowes receives praise for its sharp dialogue and intricate plot, reflecting the film's wit and complexity. Readers admire its character depth and exploration of class themes. Some find the script dense and challenging to follow without prior film knowledge. Overall, it's a well-regarded read for lovers of sophisticated storytelling.

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Who Should Read Gosford Park: The Shooting Script?

Fans of Julian Fellowes’ intricate storytelling in Downton Abbey would enjoy Gosford Park: The Shooting Script. It's ideal for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and societal dynamics, similar to those found in Atonement by Ian McEwan or The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro.

4.6

190 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1930s

Topic
Arts & Culture
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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