I’ve always enjoyed reading the books from which movies are derived from or from which are written after the movie is released, and add more in-depth analysis to the characters and story. Mostly though, I’ve seen the movie first, then read the book. The book almost always has more information about the characters, their reactions, emotions, and feelings. Sometimes, as in the case of Rounders by Kevin Canty, you find out where and what the main character is up to after the end credits roll. Book versus movie: Which is better? It’s a debate that will be here till the end of time.
The Outsiders is regarded by many readers to be S.E. Hinton's finest novel.
The book is narrated by Pony Boy Curtis and takes the reader through a slew of emotions, from kindness to caring, to friendship and depression, all within a framework that can be considered genius by today’s standards. Pony Boy's friendship with Johnny is a recurring theme throughout the book, not just through him, but through the characters involved.
The movie is almost verbatim from the book, which is a very good thing. This book is timeless and can be read by any generation. Very few books can be said to do this. A good book is one that you read every couple of years. A great book is one that you read every year. This is a great book.
50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.
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No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends-true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is…
Mario Puzo's finest work has been the influence for hundreds of novels and films alike.
The book tells of Michael Corleone's rise to mafia boss, from a timid young man to a stern, prominent force, who orchestrates New York City's most influential mafia family. After the book and the movie were released, it somehow became cool to become involved with the mafia. Interestingly enough, the word mafia is never in the film.
The film adaption of the book, like the book itself, is regarded as one of, if not, the greatest of all time. The book itself has a bit more profanity in it than the film, which leans me to enjoying the film a tad more. However, it is well worth reading and enjoying for one's own self.
_________________________________ The classic novel that inspired 'the greatest crime film of all time'
Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer - his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather.
But no man can stay on top forever, not when he has enemies on both sides of the law. As the ageing Vito Corleone nears the end of a long life of crime, his sons must step up to manage the family business. Sonny Corleone is an old hand, while World War II…
In the words of Bret Easton, "What can be said about American Psycho that hasn't already?"
Controversial for its time, the book is narrated by Patrick Bateman and takes the reader through his descent into debauchery, madness, and a faint understanding of the depression he is in. The emphasis on gore, sex, and violence is something that turns most readers away. Not me.
I've read this book a few times, only to take away a different understanding of Bateman's thoughts, actions, and perspective. My book is highly influenced by Mr. Ellis' book. The movie, sadly, does not follow the book verbatim, but is still enjoyable in its own right.
The book (which came out after a few months of the movie), is written by military veteran Dale E. Dye, who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.
The book takes the reader from the beginnings of a 'wet behind the ears' (Chris Taylor) Private entering Vietnam, and ending with an 'almost' seasoned veteran. The descriptions Dye gives of the scenery, the men, the voices, being in the brush or jungle, truly is remarkable.
When I read this, I felt like I could literally see everything Chris Taylor did through his own eyes. There's a lot more depth to the characters than in the movie. I feel this is one of the most underrated books among readers because most do not know it even exists. The book gives you a greater understanding of why Sgt. Barnes is the man he is, from his background and his thoughts.
If you read the book with an open mind, you may just find yourself agreeing with some of Barnes' actions.
There’s much to be said about the book which is set in a dystopian London and very little aboutthe movie.
The protagonist, Winston Smith, works for Big Brother, changes the past for BigBrother, is monitored by Big Brother, while his every thought is monitored by the Thought-Police.After an inner battle with his own self-conscious, he sets out to defy Big Brother, first by havingan ordinary sex life, then by joining the mysterious Brotherhood.
However things go astrayquickly for him and his world is spun out of control. I won’t spoil you with the details because Ibelieve, especially in today’s world, that everyone, and I do mean every single person alive,should read this book. Big Brother changes the past to suit their own narrative, eliminatesfreedom of speech, and sentences to death those who oppose him. Sound familiar? If it does,then you need to ask yourself: which side of the fence are you on?
1984 is the year in which it happens. The world is divided into three superstates. In Oceania, the Party's power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the Ministry of Truth, the Party's department for propaganda, Winston Smith's job is to edit the past. Over time, the impulse to escape the machine and live independently takes hold of him and he embarks on a secret and forbidden love affair. As he writes the words 'DOWN WITH BIG…
Kristoff Kent is in the prime of his life. He's rich, handsome, educated, and works on Wall Street. Byday, he struggles to comprehend the insanity New York City has become. At night, he kills those hedeems responsible for the city's demise in incomprehensible ways. It’s a dark and disturbing journeyinto the mind of a serial killer who has no emotions or sympathy, and thinks by killing certain people,he can change the narrative of the city.
Unlike the typical tales of a flawless fighting unit, this story follows Commander Kami Trenn and her ragtag squad of mixed-race space marines.
Dog Squad fights a mysterious adversary whose presence remains shrouded in secrecy. The fate of the universe hangs in the balance, but will they be able to make enough of a difference?
Can they hope to uncover the enemy’s plans for galactic dominance before the Alliance falls? Maybe. If they can stop fighting each other.
Across the void formed by two galactic spiral arms, vast forces face each other.
The tenuous Alliance, sixty civilizations united only by fear of invasion, prepare to resist the encroachment of their as-yet unseen enemy, known only as the Creeps.
The Void has become a battleground. Three thousand light years across, and populated by a scattering of ten thousand ‘dark’ worlds, it is the Alliance’s last chance to protect their way of life. Self-destructive, robotic drones pour across the Void in ever-increasing numbers, testing the Alliance fleets to breaking point.
