

Tamara Drewe
Book • 2007
Tamara Drewe is a graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, serialized in The Guardian before being published as a book.
It is a modern retelling of Thomas Hardy's novel Far from the Madding Crowd.
The story revolves around Tamara Drewe, a young journalist who returns to her rural hometown, causing a stir among the local residents.
Simmonds uses her signature blend of comic strip and prose to create a sharp, witty commentary on rural life, relationships, and the media.
The graphic novel was later adapted into a film of the same name.
It is a modern retelling of Thomas Hardy's novel Far from the Madding Crowd.
The story revolves around Tamara Drewe, a young journalist who returns to her rural hometown, causing a stir among the local residents.
Simmonds uses her signature blend of comic strip and prose to create a sharp, witty commentary on rural life, relationships, and the media.
The graphic novel was later adapted into a film of the same name.
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