Un été meurtrier

Am a uk expat in Aus. so i watch anything British in vain hope of decent drama. But They seem to like purchasing tedious dramas instead of decent ones. Haven't read the book. Haven't even finished watching series. Tediously slow, dragging things out like there is no real content. Character of Serena is not likable. Needs a slap by her daughter when in car for sure. Character that was in prison is wet blanket. After 30 mins I jumped on IMDb to see if it was worth wasting my time with. It seems not...certainly at least one review sums up my thoughts on it so far and they advise not bothering. I certainly wouldn't advise anyone bothers given the tedium n dull character acting of episode 1. Life is far too short.

First I have to say, that I'm a huge fan of Dorothy's books. They are all well written and the language is just perfect. I love her twisted stories that are full of surprises.

I read the "Ice Cream Girls" two years ago, so I couldn't remember all the details when I watched the series. I didn't mind the change at the end about the real murderer. On TV people want to see a happy ending and in the book you had some unfinished issues at the end, so I can see the need for a more conclusive ending.

I really can't say too much about the acting as I'm from Germany and not a native speaker. So I'm happy if the actors don't overact it.

All in all, it was a good adaption. I was happy to see, that a book I really enjoyed reading, made it on TV. If you enjoyed watching it, maybe you can start reading Dorothy's other books. They are all really great.

I can understand how the readers of the book may be disappointed after watching this series. Reading an exciting book and then seeing it being destroyed in the movies.

But I actually enjoyed it. I have to admit I didn't read the book and I can't make a parallel between it and the series but maybe I don't have to. This was another perspective of the Ice Cream Girls story and it can be appreciated even if you haven't read the book.

I really felt for Poppy. Her struggle, her loss, no one believing her side of the story. Seventeen years lost in jail for a crime she didn't commit. It seemed really sad for me.

I did't expect the ending and as I have understood it is different from the book, but I have really enjoyed it.

My advice is to stop comparing movies with the books because you will be disappointed every time. Try to appreciate the series for what it is.

The Ice cream Girls is a three part series that tells the story of two girls and subsequent two grown up women, Serena and Poppy, their strange relationship, with eachother and Marcus Hansley.

It's a wonderful book, and that story translates particularly well into this series. It's moving, gripping, it's a terrific mystery, you will be entertained and gripped until the surprising conclusion. There are plenty of shocks and surprises.

They got the casting spot on, the girls are perfect choices for Lorraine Burroughs and Jodhi May, their acting throughout is terrific. Martin Compston is wonderful, he's known for Line of Duty, but the guy had been around a while and is wonderful, what a monster.

It really got me, it makes you wonder about all sorts of loyalties and loves, what would you do for someone you love? What lengths would you got to?

It's brilliant, 9/10.

My Review- Ice Cream Girls Streaming on Britbox My Rating. 8/10

This 3 part 2013 mini series is probably more topical today than it was 12 years ago with the increase in domestic violence directed towards women by men with severe anger and empowerment issues.

Based on the bestselling novel by Dorothy Koomsen the story follows two vulnerable teenage girls, Serena Gorringe and Poppy Carlisle who in the summer of 1995, are accused of murdering their schoolteacher, Marcus Hansley after becoming involved in a tryst of violence and sexual abuse.

I doubt very much that today either one of the young girls involved would have been convicted however Poppy played by Jodhi May who gives a wonderful performance is convicted and the series opens with her release from prison after serving a 17 year sentence for stabbing Marcus Hanley played by Martin Compston.

Poppy still claims her innocence and sets out to discover the truth as she sees it by pursuing the other girl involved Serena played by Lorraine Burroughs.

Serena was only a teenager at the time as was Poppy and the two actresses who play their younger selves are brilliantly played by Holli Dempsey as Poppy and Georgina Campbell as the underage Serena.

The story traces back the events surrounding the murder in 1995 that led to the murder of the teacher Marcus Hanley and the conclusion really was so unexpected.

Ice Cream Girls is well produced well directed by Dan Zeff some scenes are confronting and depict domestic violence however I found the series very compelling .