But as we unravel this sinister series, you might also be wondering what Close to Me is based on. Read on for all you need to know about the origins of this tense thriller.<\/p>\n
Is Close to Me based on a book?<\/h2>\n ![\""Close\"]( "\\"\"Close\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThe series has been adapted from Amanda Reynolds\u2019 book of the same name. It was the author\u2019s debut novel, first published in 2017.<\/p>\n
The book doesn\u2019t have a sequel but Reynolds has since released two other standalone titles, Lying to You and Hidden Wife, which are also similar in style.<\/p>\n
How closely does the series follow the book? ![\""Close\"]( "\\"\"Close\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><\/strong><\/h2>\nReynolds\u2019 writing delivers Jo\u2019s perspective in the first person \u2013 an approach which is honoured in the series via the character\u2019s inner monologue. As for the plot, the source material frequently moves the reader back and forth between past and present. The TV series, however, doesn\u2019t switch between the two eras quite so much, instead relying on flashbacks until the final two episodes.<\/p>\n
The outcome of the main plot is followed to the letter, but there are some details that were changed when adapting Close to Me for the small screen.<\/p>\n
In the novel, Jo\u2019s colleague Nick, played by Ray Fearon in the drama, sexually assaults her. The adaptation chooses to omit this ordeal from Jo\u2019s story, instead ending their encounter with an earlier incident in which she tries to kiss him, but he rejects her advances. And that isn\u2019t the only storyline the drama does not cover.<\/p>\n
Towards the end of the book, Rob and Anna lose their baby, whereas Channel 4\u2019s version sees Anna still with child at the end. But it remains to be seen whether they have a future together as Jo reveals Rob\u2019s role in her fall.<\/p>\n
Close to Me episodes 1-6 are available to stream now on All 4. Episode 2 airs on Sunday 14th November at 9pm on Channel 4. Visit our Drama<\/a> hub for more news and features, or find something to watch with our TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nThe series has been adapted from Amanda Reynolds\u2019 book of the same name. It was the author\u2019s debut novel, first published in 2017.<\/p>\n
The book doesn\u2019t have a sequel but Reynolds has since released two other standalone titles, Lying to You and Hidden Wife, which are also similar in style.<\/p>\n
How closely does the series follow the book? ![\""Close\"]( "\\"\"Close\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><\/strong><\/h2>\nReynolds\u2019 writing delivers Jo\u2019s perspective in the first person \u2013 an approach which is honoured in the series via the character\u2019s inner monologue. As for the plot, the source material frequently moves the reader back and forth between past and present. The TV series, however, doesn\u2019t switch between the two eras quite so much, instead relying on flashbacks until the final two episodes.<\/p>\n
The outcome of the main plot is followed to the letter, but there are some details that were changed when adapting Close to Me for the small screen.<\/p>\n
In the novel, Jo\u2019s colleague Nick, played by Ray Fearon in the drama, sexually assaults her. The adaptation chooses to omit this ordeal from Jo\u2019s story, instead ending their encounter with an earlier incident in which she tries to kiss him, but he rejects her advances. And that isn\u2019t the only storyline the drama does not cover.<\/p>\n
Towards the end of the book, Rob and Anna lose their baby, whereas Channel 4\u2019s version sees Anna still with child at the end. But it remains to be seen whether they have a future together as Jo reveals Rob\u2019s role in her fall.<\/p>\n
Close to Me episodes 1-6 are available to stream now on All 4. Episode 2 airs on Sunday 14th November at 9pm on Channel 4. Visit our Drama<\/a> hub for more news and features, or find something to watch with our TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><\/strong><\/h2>\nReynolds\u2019 writing delivers Jo\u2019s perspective in the first person \u2013 an approach which is honoured in the series via the character\u2019s inner monologue. As for the plot, the source material frequently moves the reader back and forth between past and present. The TV series, however, doesn\u2019t switch between the two eras quite so much, instead relying on flashbacks until the final two episodes.<\/p>\n
The outcome of the main plot is followed to the letter, but there are some details that were changed when adapting Close to Me for the small screen.<\/p>\n
In the novel, Jo\u2019s colleague Nick, played by Ray Fearon in the drama, sexually assaults her. The adaptation chooses to omit this ordeal from Jo\u2019s story, instead ending their encounter with an earlier incident in which she tries to kiss him, but he rejects her advances. And that isn\u2019t the only storyline the drama does not cover.<\/p>\n
Towards the end of the book, Rob and Anna lose their baby, whereas Channel 4\u2019s version sees Anna still with child at the end. But it remains to be seen whether they have a future together as Jo reveals Rob\u2019s role in her fall.<\/p>\n
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