The Long Song. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2010 book
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The Long Song
Andrea Levy, 2010
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Mahalia Belo, 2018

Set in early-1830s Jamaica, this BBC adaptation of Andrea Levy’s novel depicts the story of sugar cane plantation slave July as she adapts to her new role as a house slave for the demanding Caroline Mortimer and the arrival of the progressive overseer Robert Goodwin. Their fates become entwined during the 1831 Christmas Rebellion and the subsequent years of societal change.


The End We Start From. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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The End We Start From
Megan Hunter, 2017
movie vs book
Mahalia Belo, 2023

In the midst of an environmental catastrophe that submerges London in floodwaters, a woman, accompanied by her newborn, embarks on a journey to find their way back home. Amid the chaos of the disaster, a young family becomes divided, and the challenges they face are brought to the forefront.