Manon of the Spring: Did They Nail the Book's Atmosphere?

Okay, bookworms and movie buffs, I've got a question for you all after re-watching "Manon of the Spring." I adore the Pagnol novels (Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources) – the way he paints the Provencal landscape, the simmering resentments, the whole rustic tragedy of it all... It’s just chef's kiss. The film does a pretty good job capturing the visual beauty, I think. The scenery is stunning, and Emmanuelle Béart is breathtaking as Manon. But did anyone else feel like the depth of her anger, of her complete isolation, was a little...muted compared to the book? Specifically, I'm thinking about the scene where she discovers the source of the water and decides to block it. In the book, that felt like this powerful, almost primal act of revenge. In the movie, it was visually striking, sure, but I didn’t get the same gut-wrenching feeling of injustice driving her actions. Maybe it's just me, but I missed that raw, almost untamed quality. It felt a little too...Hollywood-ified? And then there's the whole Montaigne revelation. In the book, it hits so hard because you've seen this man, Cesar, struggle with his conscience for so long. You witness his slow descent into madness. In the movie, it feels a bit rushed, like they needed to wrap things up. Did the film properly convey the weight of his guilt and the devastation it caused him? So, what do you guys think? Did the film adaptation do justice to the book's nuances, or did it prioritize visuals over the deeper emotional currents? Let me know your takes; I always enjoy hearing different perspectives!