Is Three Thousand Years of Longing based on a book?

Common questions

Is Three Thousand Years of Longing based on a book?

Yes. Three Thousand Years of Longing is based on the book The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye by A. S. Byatt (1994).

Who wrote the book Three Thousand Years of Longing is based on?

The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye was written by A. S. Byatt and first published in 1994.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.