I haven't seen the movie, but from what I've gathered, the big difference is in the setting. In the book, the family are greengrocers in a London suburb. Not a miner in sight. There are no actual allusions to political going-ons. The sociological allusions are very subtle, as the point of view is that of a young boy.
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Date: 2006-01-28 09:16 am (UTC)