What's the Difference between My Cousin Rachel the Book and My Cousin Rachel the Movie?
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My Cousin Rachel Book vs Movie
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In the book, Louise Kendall is referred to as a few years younger than Phillip, and someone he sees more as a sister. They barely spend any time together at all, she is rarely mentioned other than appearing in a few short scenes. Rachel suggests Phillip will marry Louise several times. |
In the movie, Louise Kendall is a close friend and her deep love of Phillip is made very obvious from early in, Phillip seems oblivious to this, especially when Rachel is introduced to the story. |
Phillip does not learn Nick Kendall is his guardian until he is in Italy, he is told by Reinaldi that a copy of the death certificate was sent to Kendall because Kendall is his guardian until his 25th birthday. |
Phillip is very close with Nick and Louise Kendall and visits often. Nick is referred to as his Godfather, not just a guardian.
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Ambrose is Phillip’s cousin. |
Ambrose is Phillip’s uncle. |
Rachel has been married prior to Ambrose Ashley, it is explained in a letter that she is a widow. There is never any reference to how her first husband died. |
Rachel is never referred to as a widow prior to marrying Ambrose
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Phillip is somewhat reserved and guarded. |
Phillip is often irritable and rude, he is dismissive of people and prone to snapping. |