Which are considered the top best adaptations of classic novels in recent years?

In recent years, the 'David Copperfield' adaptation (2019) has been highly praised. It had a fresh take on the classic story while still maintaining the heart of Dickens' work. The modern - day feel to it made it accessible to a new generation, yet it didn't lose the Victorian charm.

I think 'Gerald's Game' was a very good recent adaptation. It was a challenging story to adapt, as much of it takes place in one room with a woman handcuffed to a bed. But the movie managed to build tension and horror effectively, just like the book.

One of the top recent ones is 'Little Women'. Greta Gerwig's adaptation was fresh and engaging. It brought out the different personalities of the March sisters really well. Also, 'Joker' was a very interesting take on the character from the Batman comics. It was more of a character study and Joaquin Phoenix's performance was outstanding. It was based on the concept of the character from the comics, which can be considered as a form of novel - like origin.

Recently, 'Bitter Root' has had a great adaptation. It has a great art style that showcases the Harlem Renaissance - era setting and the story of a family of monster hunters. 'Lumberjanes' is another good one. The graphic novel adaptation is full of fun, adventure, and girl - power. It has a colorful and energetic art style that matches the light - hearted yet exciting story. And 'The Wicked + The Divine' is also a great recent adaptation. It has a very stylish art style and tells an interesting story about gods reincarnating as humans every ninety years.

The 'The Broken Earth' trilogy by N. K. Jemisin is quite remarkable. It has a unique take on magic and science in a post - apocalyptic world that's also a strong commentary on race and society. 'The Murderbot Diaries' by Martha Wells is another great recent series. The main character, a self - aware security bot, is very engaging.

One of the best is the 'Pride and Prejudice' adaptation. The BBC miniseries really captures the essence of Austen's novel. The actors bring the characters to life with their nuanced performances, and the period settings are beautifully re - created. It stays true to the story's themes of love, class, and social expectations.

I really liked 'Leviathan Wakes' by James S.A. Corey. It has a great story about the colonization of the solar system and the conflicts that arise between different groups. It's full of action and interesting characters.

I think 'The Hunger Games' is quite popular. It shows a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death in a cruel game for the entertainment of the Capitol. Another one could be 'Divergent' which has a society divided into factions based on different virtues, and the main character has to navigate this complex and often unfair system.

The 1995 'Sense and Sensibility' is a great one. It had a wonderful cast and really showed the contrast between the two sisters. Also, 'Pride and Prejudice' (2005) is very popular. It had a very romantic feel. 'Emma' (1996) too. Gwyneth Paltrow was a perfect Emma Woodhouse.

In recent years, 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah has been extremely popular. It tells the story of two sisters in France during World War II, highlighting their different experiences in the war - one as a resistance fighter and the other trying to survive in occupied France. 'Code Name Verity' by Elizabeth Wein is also well - liked. It's a story of female friendship and espionage during the war.