"But Have You Read the Book?" revisits the adaptation of Ondaatje's novel, which favored romance over history.
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"But Have You Read the Book?" revisits the adaptation of Ondaatje's novel, which favored romance over history
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July 28, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
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