one thing about saltburn that really stands out to me is that despite the fact that we're all constantly talking about batshit aus and scenarios involving these characters on here, at the end of the day the actual canon events of the film are probably some of the most fucked up iterations of this storyline that could ever exist! Lmfao. Emerald Fennell really said "hey watch this" and gave us literally nothing and everything all at once! She's so real for that
Glad we’re finally getting back to the tone of the book.
“Tonal Loyalty to the book”
A signal that the creators intend to ensure that the show remains true to the spirit of Atwood’s vision, reflecting its dark, cautionary, and sometimes hopeful undertones, regardless of any narrative liberties they take to extend the storyline beyond the book.
Margaret Atwood’s novel is known for its dystopian depiction of a future society where women’s rights are severely restricted, and its tone is one of oppression, resistance, and the exploration of complex human emotions and ethical dilemmas within this setting.