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Read
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
I was looking forward to reading this not only because of the positive buzz but also because I love E. Lockhart's previous book, The Disputable History of Frankie Landau Banks. Most of the reviews for We Were Liars, well I only glanced at most of them (since I was worried about spoilers), mentioned how the book was great and that it's best if you know as little as possible coming into the book and that the ending is supposedly amazing. So there. I wanted it to be great
Then I read it.
Did I read the same book as everyone else. It was underwhelming.Cady the main character was just flat. She just lost part of her memory, as the reader we're suppose to feel something for her lost, despair but that just didn't come across for me. So is the big reveal/ending awesome? Not for me since I guessed it halfway. I think if you've read/watched similar type of stories, you'd guessed what happens to the liars. As such, it kinda felt like the story was just dragged out for me.
Currently Reading
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Finally started on this. Only like a fifth through. Guess what? Not bad. It certainly starts off a lot better than the movie.
Watched
The Lego Movie
The movie looked cute and funny in the promos. So even though I'm not into animation (wait is this animation or stop motion?) I gave the Lego Movie a try. However beyond the initial novelty of seeing all the lego and all the popular characters on the screen, I couldn't care for the story. Seriously I was bored and the only reason I watched till the end is that I almost always try to complete whatever movie I watch. One thing I did enjoy was the brainwashy Everything is Awesome song.
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Around the Blog
Tuesday I did Broke and Bookish Top Ten Tuesday meme where I picked 5 book characters I wanted with me on a deserted island. My picks of Katniss and Finnick were extremely popular among other book bloggers as well.
Thursday was the second Thursday Movie Picks post and the topic was Movies with an Ensemble Cast. My picks were, Gosford Park, Love Actually and The Royal Tenenbaums. Next week's topic is Movies set in a Mental Institution.
Sunday, which is today, I've just added more topics for future Thursday Movie Picks Meme. Please go to the meme page for all the future topics.
I've also found a tumblr blog which I made along with this blog last year. But somehow I had totally forgotten about the tumblr blog until now. Have you checked out tumblr before. It's a great place to immerse yourself in book,movie,tv fandom. Here's the link to mine where I have reblogged a few posts.
Don't even get me started on the VA movie. It was HORRIBLE and I LOVE the books. The Mr. kept looking at me asking "what's going on?" and I'd just sit there laughing, shaking my head saying, "I don't know. This isn't even in the book. They just made it up." Gah Sorry, the wound is still fresh since I watched the movie last night. HaHA
ReplyDeleteKristin @ Book Sniffers Anonymous
Haha I know what you mean...what happen in front of the school in the beginning, it wasn't done good and the movie didn't even have to do it since it wasn't in the books.
DeleteI'm about to start We Were Liars. I've read some glowing reviews and some eh reviews so I'm trying to keep my expectations low. I actually enjoyed The Lego Movie (which is good because my 4 year old is obsessed with it.) I loved Batman especially. It's too bad you didn't but not everything works for everyone! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I completely understand, the Lego movie wasn't really made with someone in my demographic in mind so it's no surprise that I didn't enjoy it much.
DeleteI was wondering about We Were Liars. Heard some good things, was in the bookstore one day and started the first chapter, and was sort of underwhelmed so I didn't get it. May still but need to see some more thoughts first, but yours sorta confirms my impression. Almost like it was trying to be too clever, I don't know.
ReplyDeleteLove Gosford Park by the way, and thought the same thing. It definitely rewards repeated viewings, to catch everything going on!
Oh yes, I agree with what you said about We Were Liars, but I wouldn't say it was trying to be clever. More that it was trying to be weighty.
DeleteGosford Park is a gem. I find something new every time I watch it. :)
I haven't read We Were Liars, it doesn't seem like my kind of read. But I'm seeing it everywhere and I'm getting curious ^_^
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday
Haha...yes I was curious as well. Give it a go...maybe it's your kind of story.
Delete"Everything is awesomeee...!" Sorry, that's stuck in my head now! I know what you mean about the story in the Lego Movie though, if you're fascination with the lego itself fades, the story was pretty dull in the middle.
ReplyDelete- Allie
It's stuck in my head too...it's the perfect brainwashy song.
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