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July Challenge - Book made into a Movie
I have read to when it first came out, but that seems so long ago. It's nice to have a refresh before the movie
I really wanted to read Water for Elephants but it did not arrive in time to start at the beginning of the month so I started reading
for this challenge and another one as well. Which is good because it is such a long and massive book and between report cards and parent teacher interviews I don't think I would have managed to read both LoL
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Phrynne wrote: "Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"I read it and enjoyed some of it enormously and other parts not so much. The trailer..."
The movie is just amazing... And I just love the narration at exactly 02:00 hrs (according to my download).
Just finished my July Challenge
A beautiful love story. I really enjoyed it.
Lit Bug wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"I read it and enjoyed some of it enormously and other parts not so m..."
Thanks, I definitely want to see and read it, it sounds very interesting
Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"I definitely think you should read it first - I absolutely loved the book and there is just so much that doesn't translate to the screen. Most people I know who saw the movie without reading the book found the movie quite confusing.
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Laura wrote: "Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"I definitely think you should read it first - I absolutely loved the book and there ..."
I second that! I read Cloud Atlas last year, and watched the movie just last night. I "got" most of the book, and found the movie fairly easy to follow; however my husband hadn't read it and found it a bit confusing (and I think he missed a lot of stuff by not having read the book, too). I've found some really helpful summaries and graphics on the Internet that help explain what's going on, but it's not as good as reading the book.
Just finished Beautiful Creatures, rated 5 stars. Pretty good for a young adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance. Now I will have to watch the movie.
This month I read The Silver Linings Playbook. Saw the movie back when it came out, and I really enjoyed it. The book was different in a few ways, but I loved it as well. I think I gave it a 4, but it is definitely one of my favourites.
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The book was different in a few ways, but I loved it as well. I think I gave it a 4, bu..."
The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
Great that you enjoyed it Shannon:)
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I love the movie - now I must read the book!
Haven't started my July book yet as I'm waiting to take it on holiday wwith me on Thursday - thought it's be great to start it on the flight.. And my others are on my Kindle....I'm still doing Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
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I'm still doing At..."
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Enjoy your holiday, and your July read Nicola:)
Brenda wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Haven't started my July book yet as I'm waiting to take it on holiday wwith me on Thursday - thought it's be great to start it on the flight.. And my others are on my Kindle....I'm..."
Will do! Off to Sydney to catch up with some friends and attending the Richard III convention banquet and then doing some sight seeing as we haven't been there for way too many years! Only 10 days but a well earned 10 days....
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Sounds wonderful Nicola, a break is great, it doesn't matter how long....enjoy!
Just finished my book for this challenge Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr. - what a powerful book, the movie was amazing and they really stayed true to the book
I finished reading The Croods Movie Novelization to my daughter last night, she wanted me to give it five stars (but I would rate it 3). It was fun enough, but there isn't much depth to a kids' movie novelisation! Next up we'll read either Mary Poppins or The Secret Garden.
Michele wrote: "Just finished my book for this challenge Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr. - what a powerful book, the movie was amazing and they really stayed true to the book"That's great to hear, I'll have to read it (except that last few chapters) :P
I only just realised that a book I finished recently was actually made into a movie a couple of years ago.It was
. As I thought this was the most boring book I have read in a long time I definitely won't be making the effort to track down the movie any time soon....
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Yes I know! Don't know how I missed it because I am a regular movie goer. Put it on my bucket list!!!
I'm reading Cloud Atlas and I'm not that far in to it, and I have absolutely no idea what is going on, but the writing is good!
Trina wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Atlas and I'm not that far in to it, and I have absolutely no idea what is going on, but the writing is good!"Everything will become clear(er) eventually...I promise!!
Trina wrote: "I'm reading Cloud Atlas and I'm not that far in to it, and I have absolutely no idea what is going on, but the writing is good!"I remember being very confused when I started out reading it, especially when the first chapter/part stopped mid-sentence!
Yes! I sat there for a while going "is this right? was that supposed to happen? did I get a dodgy copy?"
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"The book appears to be a lot better than the movie Arena. I loved the book, but didn't see the movie as I heard it was so different at the end that it wasn't liked...
That's the same reason I haven't watched the movie yet Brenda.
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Do you think you will?
Like Michelle, I've also read Never Let Me Go and here is my review...it was so sad :(http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I loved Never Let Me Go, Michelle! Didn't find it boring at all. LOL And I also didn't realise it was a movie until later. It's a good adaptation.
of mice and men, ps I love you, danielle steeles books daddy and messages from nam, kiss the girls, a time to kill, the firm, outsiders by s.e. hinton, luther the calling, marley and me, roots, and I've red those all so many times I could probablly make my own audiobooks by memory lol
Lee wrote: "I loved Never Let Me Go, Michelle! Didn't find it boring at all. LOL And I also didn't realise it was a movie until later. It's a good adaptation."Really Lee? There's a part of me that really wants to see the movie but the other part knows it's going to hit me hard.
It's good to know though. I will watch it eventually but I'll have to pick the right time :)
They changed a couple of things (assuming their audience is stupid like movie producers tend to do, I assume, they made some parts more obvious, plus they watered down some of the 'sex'!!) but overall it's very true to the book. I had never seen Carey Mulligan in anything before but she's really good as Cathy.
On, and even though I knew the plot from the book, I still blubber end like a baby during the movie. Hee.
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Excellent review Mish! You have it completely:)
* blubbered. Silly autocorrect!
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Of Mice and Men
P.S. I Love You
Daddy
Kiss the Girls
A Time to Kill
The Firm
The Outsiders
Luther: The Calling
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
Roots: The Saga of an American Family
There you go Annette:) Would you mind linking them for everyone next time? Thanks:)
Lee wrote: "On, and even though I knew the plot from the book, I still blubber end like a baby during the movie. Hee."No I don't think I've heard or seen Carey Mulligan before.
Yeah It's expected that they would change a few things to suit the big screen but it's good to know it's almost true to the book.
I don't blame you...I'd be a blubbering mess too lol!
Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Like Michelle, I've also read Never Let Me Go and here is my review...it was so sad :(http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Excellent review Mish! You have it completely:)"
Thankyou Brenda. That was a hard one to do without revealing too much.
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I've also read a few pages of Les Misérables - it's going to be hard work!