I thought in the book that the famous art work, “virgin and child” (?) was, like, Mia with a pregnant belly? What is this monster art that’s featured?

And, in the book it’s more clear that Anita funds Mia FOR LIFE. That’s their income: Anita buys her work.

Anonymous wrote:The last episode with backstories - especially young Mia was soooo depressing to me. Ugh. I felt really bad for the couple who wanted a baby.

This was the best episode of the show so far. But I find all the women either creepy and/or unlikable:

Elena: creepy and unlikable
Mia: creepy and unlikable
Elena's mother: creepy and unlikable
Mia's mother: unlikable
Elena's "best friend" (who I swear secretly hates her): creepy and unlikable
Pauline: creepy and unlikable
The gallery owner: creepy
The woman in the surrogate couple: creepy

Mia's brother has been the most likable person on the show so far.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m only on episode one. Does anyone else think Mia comes off as kind of a bitch?? Elena has been nothing but nice and welcoming to her and she is such a bitch to her for no reason! Elena is obviously tightly wound and kind of annoying in that frumpy busybody way but that’s no reason to be rude to the person who is offering you reduced rent!

Read the thread it’s basically all we’ve been discussing.

Did you read the book? She wasn’t a bitch in the book.

Different poster. I haven't read the book. How would you describe Mia in the book? Like, how did she react when Elena bent over backwards to offer her the apartment? Did Elena and Mia ever really bond?

I picture Mia as a (white) free spirit, dread locks, earthy woman who is also paranoid about losing pearl. She’s an artist but also practical. Elena didn’t bend over backwards to offer the apartment. I mean, Elena is weird about the cost and mentions how it is so cheap because they want people to enjoy it. Mia takes it because the house is beautiful and pearl is happy.

I don’t remember them bonding in the book at all. They are suspicious of each other but neither is vindictive. Mia is the show is nasty; in the book she’s sort of...artistic and ethereal.

But again, I loved the book and the characters. You’re really torn on who is right. I cried a lot when listening to it.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m only on episode one. Does anyone else think Mia comes off as kind of a bitch?? Elena has been nothing but nice and welcoming to her and she is such a bitch to her for no reason! Elena is obviously tightly wound and kind of annoying in that frumpy busybody way but that’s no reason to be rude to the person who is offering you reduced rent!

Read the thread it’s basically all we’ve been discussing.

Did you read the book? She wasn’t a bitch in the book.

Different poster. I haven't read the book. How would you describe Mia in the book? Like, how did she react when Elena bent over backwards to offer her the apartment? Did Elena and Mia ever really bond?

IIRC in the book Mia was very cautious about the relationship with Elena. She clearly didn't want to be a charity case, but she also didn't want to offend. She put up a wall, and didn't really let anyone in.

I might be over interpreting, but I thought Mia in the book assumed that she had Elena figured out. And assumed that she was fairly basic.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/little-fires-everywhere-liz-tigelaar-interview-book-screen-differences-1289160

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/03/little-fires-everywhere-hulu-series-pivotal-change-from-novel/609151/

These are important reads if you want to compare the series and the book. Personally, I like the series better, but Zi think both are good —the way The English Patient is good as both a book and a notably different movie.

The last episode with backstories - especially young Mia was soooo depressing to me. Ugh. I felt really bad for the couple who wanted a baby.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m only on episode one. Does anyone else think Mia comes off as kind of a bitch?? Elena has been nothing but nice and welcoming to her and she is such a bitch to her for no reason! Elena is obviously tightly wound and kind of annoying in that frumpy busybody way but that’s no reason to be rude to the person who is offering you reduced rent!

Read the thread it’s basically all we’ve been discussing.

Did you read the book? She wasn’t a bitch in the book.

Different poster. I haven't read the book. How would you describe Mia in the book? Like, how did she react when Elena bent over backwards to offer her the apartment? Did Elena and Mia ever really bond?

Anonymous wrote:I’m only on episode one. Does anyone else think Mia comes off as kind of a bitch?? Elena has been nothing but nice and welcoming to her and she is such a bitch to her for no reason! Elena is obviously tightly wound and kind of annoying in that frumpy busybody way but that’s no reason to be rude to the person who is offering you reduced rent!

Read the thread it’s basically all we’ve been discussing.

Did you read the book? She wasn’t a bitch in the book.

I’m only on episode one. Does anyone else think Mia comes off as kind of a bitch?? Elena has been nothing but nice and welcoming to her and she is such a bitch to her for no reason! Elena is obviously tightly wound and kind of annoying in that frumpy busybody way but that’s no reason to be rude to the person who is offering you reduced rent!

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Anonymous wrote:Lol I came here to say that Mia is insufferable and I just want to punch her in the face.

I didn't read the book.

Why was Elena's ex so mad at her in New York City. What did she do to him, are we going to find out?

Elena's ex was very hot, btw. Whatever she did, he should be happy she spared him a part in the life she is currently living.

Hottie!!! I thought, Damn! His work bio makes him even hotter.

I missed why he was mad at her as well. It was a weird twist. I thought it was because he thought she was leading him on---but then when she came clean he still got angry and pissed at her.

I don't like Elena one bit though. There are a lot of redeeming people in this show. Izzie and Moody are the only ones I like.

The book is so much better.

I like the show better than the book. I was completely unsympathetic to Lexie and Elena in the book, but now I see they aren’t utterly awful.

Anonymous wrote:I don't think they're dubbing. I read an interview with the young Reese actor who said she watched and listened to a lot of Reese to get it right.

The young Reese actress also played young Sarah Jessica Parker / Carrie on a Sex and the City spinoff called The Carrie Diaries. It was an adorable show, glad the actress is still around.

Anonymous wrote:I'm watching the most recent episode now - the 1981/83 one. After seeing Elena's mom, it's like Betty Draper didn't die of lung cancer and Sally became Elena.

Also, are they dubbing the voices for the "young" actors? They sound very much like Reese, Kerry, Pacey, etc.

Lastly, Jamie is hot AF.

I definitely thought there was dubbing during some of the young Elena scenes too.

I don't think they're dubbing. I read an interview with the young Reese actor who said she watched and listened to a lot of Reese to get it right.

I'm watching the most recent episode now - the 1981/83 one. After seeing Elena's mom, it's like Betty Draper didn't die of lung cancer and Sally became Elena.

Also, are they dubbing the voices for the "young" actors? They sound very much like Reese, Kerry, Pacey, etc.

Lastly, Jamie is hot AF.

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Anonymous wrote:Book Mia would never have treated Lexi the way Show Mia did after the abortion. That scene was very out of character for Mia and made her seem vicious.

Yeah, in the book didn't she help and comfort Lexi?

Yes.