59 - The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff

A Novel Adaptation

We have some spicy takes on this adaptation. We love the topic, we’re not sure about the book and we don’t even have enough words to describe this movie. Get into it with us as Jordan shares some deeply held theater loves, Emily goes on a rant about how there doesn’t always need to be a defining reason for things, and we recognize our own failings halfway through.

Episode Drink: The Fair Lady

1 oz sage-infused doblin blanc vermouth

¾ oz krogstad aquavit

¾ oz grapefruit juice

1 tsp cane sugar syrup

Dry champagne

Instructions: Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne.

Recipe From: Death & Co.’s The Cocktail Book

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

When you see nudity (male or female)

Whenever Lili gets a bloody nose

Whenever Gerda is selfish

Whenever Lili is selfish

Whenever you cry.

When you start to realize that the movie is on the cusp of not aging well.

Take two drinks whenever you feel like you’re supposed to cry… but you just can’t muster it.

Raise a glass to spotting Emerald Fennell in this movie and you squeal because in the past couple of years, you’ve jumped on the Emerald Fennell train and want to be her friend? No? Just Jordan? Okay.

Indie Bookstore Recommendations

Jordan: Commonwealth Books - Boston, MA

Em: William James Bookseller - Port Townsend, WA

A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation.

Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.