Did They Write It Like That?

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Shadow and Bone: We’re All Someone’s Monster

The second episode opens with another childhood flashback. This time we see Alina and Mal listening as one of the older children in the orphanage talks about the Grisha test that’s about to happen...

The Queen’s Gambit: Exchanges

The opening scene of episode two starts with Jolene telling Beth how she looked after getting high as a kite in the…

Shadow and Bone: A Searing Burst of Light

I ran into a problem pretty much right away when I sat down to take notes on the first episode – this show is not just a…

The Queen’s Gambit: Openings

Before I dive into the comparison and analysis I want to state that this is by no means a comprehensive list …

The Queen’s Gambit

Welcome to Did They Write It Like That? For my first book/adaptation analysis I’m going to be reading and watching The Queen’s Gambit…