Thomas Savage's dark poetic writing about bachelor brothers in a small town in early 20th century American will hook you in. Phil and George are brothers and joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Originally published 1967 / This edition 2016

New Zealand writer/director Jane Campion heads the film adaptation, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst.

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