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Originally Posted by tw2113

Makes you wonder:


1) How many 90s teen movies were reimaginings of classic stories
2) How many people realize it and would enjoy the original works after seeing movies based on them.

there is almost no better novel than “les liaisons dangereuses” for thrills

it’s been refried variously as

“dangerous liaisons” (80s? but not teen)
“valmont” (malkovich? or a different one?)
“cruel intentions” (there’s the 90s teen movie i was looking for)

& various others. such a potent story holds up to many remakes.

but the original novel! HOLY FUCK. nothing like it. it was written by a fortress designer— no joke, he worked for napoleon. the novel is kind of like a fortress in itself— very intelligently constructed, and as you approach it you will be blown away multiple times by the cannons.

highly highly highly recommended. it’s an old book, and the english translations are very good.