movie Bush is much less likeable off the bat than book Bush.
personally, i found the movie Bush a pleasant diversion from the too strict version of the books, where Forester leaves him only so much space to move outside of his usual role. [no, i don't believe in Bush the captain, although he nominally exists :/]. in the series, he's, admittedly through McGann's rendering, more...self-contained. distanced, yes. and thus more a challenge to write, since he's maybe a step closer to being HH's equal. ok, in other aspects than what's usually Hornblower's forte, but still.
and yet, with that said, i've seen only one part of the series and don't intend to see more. very logical, eh ^^
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Date: 2006-02-14 07:08 pm (UTC)personally, i found the movie Bush a pleasant diversion from the too strict version of the books, where Forester leaves him only so much space to move outside of his usual role. [no, i don't believe in Bush the captain, although he nominally exists :/]. in the series, he's, admittedly through McGann's rendering, more...self-contained. distanced, yes. and thus more a challenge to write, since he's maybe a step closer to being HH's equal. ok, in other aspects than what's usually Hornblower's forte, but still.
and yet, with that said, i've seen only one part of the series and don't intend to see more. very logical, eh ^^