So yet again I have found another movie/book that looked interesting to me. Of coarse I cannot watch a movie unless I have read the book first.
Eat, Love, Pray was a very different book then that of what I usually read. I love to read novels and this was more of a bunch of experiences strung together about the author during a year of traveling. I did enjoy this book though. I loved Elizabeth Gilbert's insights and realizations. I also loved the people she met along the way. I related to the author in a way I haven't related to other authors I've read. This book was well deserving of it's place on the New York bestsellers list.
The movie was delightful! The rich scenery and delectable dishes, plus the witty lines and funny little mishaps we all have. Julia Roberts was perfect for the role and played the part of Liz Gilbert. I also loved all the secondary characters. The actors chosen did a good job and really helped move the movie along. The movie was long, but there is a lot of story to tell so that's to be expected. I enjoyed the movie quite a bit.
The movie and book were very similar with very few alterations. I would highly recommend them both.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Book: Water for Elephants
So I have recently been interested in looking at the New York Best Sellers list for my next book to read. Water for Elephants looked like a unique story so I gave it a go.
The story is about a young man in the 1930's who is about to graduate from college when he finds out his parents have been killed in a automobile accident. He dashes out of his final exams before completing them and jumps aboard a train. Little does he know that this train is a traveling circus. He soon becomes the circus's vet and gets caught up in the drama of a 1930's circus.
This book is full of colorful images, extraordinary writing, and a very insightful look into the history of circus life during the depression. I loved the historical pictures of real circus' during the time. I loved the rich characters. Especially the main character Jacob Jankowski. He was an interesting character and one that you couldn't help but love.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants something fresh and new.
The story is about a young man in the 1930's who is about to graduate from college when he finds out his parents have been killed in a automobile accident. He dashes out of his final exams before completing them and jumps aboard a train. Little does he know that this train is a traveling circus. He soon becomes the circus's vet and gets caught up in the drama of a 1930's circus.
This book is full of colorful images, extraordinary writing, and a very insightful look into the history of circus life during the depression. I loved the historical pictures of real circus' during the time. I loved the rich characters. Especially the main character Jacob Jankowski. He was an interesting character and one that you couldn't help but love.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants something fresh and new.
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