Somewhere in Time Book/Movie Review

Rating...2

After two colds, two birthdays, a root canal, and a tooth pulled, I'm finally back.  Thank you for patience.  Now on with the review!

Heaven is For Real

by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
Adapted by Chris Parker

Mary Poppins Book/Movie Review

Rating...3.5

When it comes to children's literature, I have to remember that story lines and characters won't be as fleshed as YA or other adult novels.  With that in mind, Mary Poppins was a bit different than what I expected.

Happy 2014!

Happy New Year, readers!

I can't believe another year has come and gone.  I hope it was a great year for you and I wish you a wonderful, safe, healthy, productive, fun 2014.

This year, we have another great line up of books to review.  For new readers, comments and discussion from previous books are always ongoing.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January

The Book Thief Book/Movie Review

Rating: 5

(Part 2 will be covered in the comments section, and I will be adding info and pictures periodically.  The holidays are no match for me!)

Roughly in the middle of this novel, I find this book very well written.  I was captivated by the first few pages and quickly guessed that it was Death who was narrating.  This, in my opinion, was Zusak's very unique and brilliant way to grab his audience.  Death did not come across as evil, dark, or gloomy, but a personage who is merely there to help carry the souls away when their time on earth is done.  It observes people and events by colors.  As we know, color has a great impact on all of us from how we paint the walls of our home to the use of colors in film to enhance emotions. I will discuss more about Death later on.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Book/Movie Review

Rating: 5-- Can't go wrong with this short scary story.

Hi everyone! (see another discussion about TLSH at Linked in Hollywood)

I thoroughly enjoyed this short story by Washington Irving.  Not only is the story creative and interesting, but the style and language is elegant and engaging.  For younger children, I would say it requires advanced comprehension and vocabulary skills as the terms and phrases are early American.  The story was first published in 1820 after all.

2013 Carrie Review

I went and saw the newest, latest and greatest rendition of King's Carrie last Saturday. 

Reimagining, remake, reboot...whatever.

If you are just joining us, we had a book/movie review that you can visit here.

Ok, ready, set, REVIEW!

Songs of a Dead Dreamer Book Review

Rating...4

Hi everyone!  I haven't finished all the stories in this book, but wanted to at least discuss a few of the ones I DID read: The Frolic, Alice's Last Adventure, Dr. Voke and Mr. Veech, and The Journal of J.P. Drapeau.

Overqualified Book Review

Rating: 4.5

Hi everyone!  Ok, so this delayed review is what happens when the night before it should be posted, you and your family decide to make a spontaneous trip to Disneyland.  Therefore, once you and family have returned, you have completely forgotten about the review until NOW!

I AM LEGEND Book/Movie Review

Rating...2.5; maybe 3

First let me state that I think Mr. Matheson is a very great writer.  I read several of his short stories and they are quite scary and creepy.  I can see how he inspired Stephen King with these works.  Matheson wrote several episodes for The Twilight Zone, which include one of my favorites, "Nightmare at 20,000 feet".

Yes, a young William Shatner

Several of his books have been adapted to film.  One that completely shocked me, considering he is a horror/sci fi author is his adapted film "Somewhere in Time".  I couldn't believe it when I read it.  I love that film and think it is one of the most beautiful love films.  That's a book and film review for a different day.