Tag Archives: movie
Divergent by Veronica Roth
I’ve heard about “Divergent” by Veronica Roth a while back and put it on my to-read list. But after seeing the movie trailer when I went to see the new Hobbit film, I went to the bookstore. I finished the book in less than 24 hours. Now on to book two.
Imaginaerum
The movie Imaginaerum came in from Finland. I’ve watched it three times, in English and Finnish. If you’re a Nightwish fan, it is a must see. The movie was visually appealing and the story’s structure fascinated me. It wove together the story of a severe dementia patient and his daughter.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Yesterday I saw the film “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer. I read the book two years ago for class. The experimental nature of it with the addition of photographs and other elements enhanced the story for me. It became one of the novels I’ve recommended others to …
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
I finished the book. Rarely do I respond out loud when I’m reading or have a physical reaction, so when I say “No!” for example or cry or feel my heart race, I really know the story has moved me. In the last ten pages I started crying, even stopping in the middle of a …
