Thanks Turi, I remembered that someone had recommended it to me, I can't believe it's been two years since I've been meaning to read it, I better get on it!

I'm still desperate for someone to remake it, although after having seen The Illiad I've lost a lot of faith in hollywood making books into films. If the studio had got their way over GF, it may have been a lot different, we were fortunate to have a strong director, and the writer working on the film.

I know you said you struggle to read fiction nowadays, but I recommend 'The Count of Monte Cristo' to you.