Sentences with phrase «acclaimed author of the novel»

Editor's note: Kim Stanley Robinson is a widely acclaimed author of novels with strong science and scientist characters including the Mars trilogy, Antarctica and The Years of Rice and Salt, and he has won a number of prestigious awards such as the Hugo, the Nebula and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award.

The plot of Metro: Last Light was written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, acclaimed author of the novel Metro 2033, which inspired the creation of both video games.

Not exact matches

Today's guest post comes all the way from Laos, where my friend Lisa McKay — author of the highly acclaimed novel, My Hands Came Away Red — lives with her husband Mike, who works for a humanitarian organization in the region.

The new Salinger biopic from writer / director Danny Strong («The Hunger Games: Mockingjay») makes it clear that the celebrated author practiced an aggressive form of self - isolation in response to the acclaim and public scrutiny that followed his hugely influential debut novel, «Catcher in the Rye.»

An emotionally scarred fifty - something female, a high - profile but haunted British novelist, and a heroic dissident - cum - Soviet psychiatric hospital veteran who all formed an unbreakable bond while help prisoner in a World War II concentration camp reunite for the first time in forty years on the peaceful grounds of a renovated pastoral farm in Jefferson Lewis's adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Matt Cohen's popular novel.

If the subsequent adaptation of author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s acclaimed novel Breakfast of Champions failed to capture the essence of the written word, Nolte still managed to offer an impressive performance in the following year's The Golden Bowl.At this point in his career Nolte could certainly be counted on to turn in compelling performances regardless of the project, which made the return of his former demons more tragic than ever.

Synopsis & Cast: Based on the immensely acclaimed Jonathan Franzen novel (which was the subject of controversy when the author declined an Oprah's Book Club endorsement), this is the story of the Lamberts, a midwestern family whose grown children have moved away to the East Coast, while the parents (Chris Cooper and Dianne Wiest) remain at home, dealing with the father's encroaching Parkinsons.

Starring Riz Ahmed and Billie Piper, this London - set thriller is co-written by author Patrick Neate and based on his acclaimed novel of the same name.

Upcoming new originals include the Fall 2018 space thriller NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin's novella, and DEADLY CLASS, based on the critically acclaimed Image Comics graphic novel of the same name.

«Beasts of No Nation» is based on the highly - acclaimed novel by Nigerian author, Uzodinma Iweala.

This is our introduction to unabashed arsehole Philip Lewis Friedman (Jason Schwartzman, playing an aggressively misanthropic version of his Bored to Death character), an already somewhat acclaimed author awaiting the publication of his second novel.

When: September 21st Why: It's not every day that the author of a critically acclaimed novel gets the chance to not only adapt their book for the big screen, but direct it as well, so consider Stephen Chbosky a very lucky man.

It's not every day that the author of a critically acclaimed novel gets the chance to adapt their book for the big screen, let alone direct it, but after watching Stephen Chbosky's «The Perks of Being a Wallflower,» it's hard to imagine anyone else doing a better job.

Beasts of No Nation is based on the highly acclaimed novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala, bringing to life the gripping tale of Agu, a child soldier torn from his family to fight in the civil war of an African country.

The Oscar - nominee has confirmed he'll direct and headline the adaptation of the critically - acclaimed 1995 novel by famed crime author James Ellroy.

The then - actress read Phoebe Glockner's graphic novel «Diary Of A Teenage Girl,» adored it, and pursued the author for a year until she gave Heller the stage rights to the material, for which she wrote and performed in an acclaimed off - Broadway one - woman show.

Wayne Blair)-- World Premiere Adrien Brody and Salma Hayek star in this adaptation of the critically acclaimed debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer, about a secular Jewish family caught up in the maelstrom of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Based on the memoir from Rolling Stone writer David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg), it chronicles the memorable few days that he spent with acclaimed author David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel) following the publication of his landmark novel «Infinite Jest» in 1996.

Released nearly a decade after the first of Peter Jackson's film depicting the troublesome ring that was tossed into the fiery pit, Tolkien aficionados have had their eye firmly set on the day the acclaimed author's junior companion novel would be put to film.

Renowned and critically acclaimed author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., over the span of his life, published 14 novels and 3...

Coinciding with its UK release, Flickering Myth's Thomas Harris has been chatting to author Ernest Cline about Steven Spielberg's acclaimed adaptation of his cult novel Ready Player One, and collaborating with Spielberg on the movie; watch the interview below, or check it out over on our YouTube channel here... SEE ALSO: Steven Spielberg's involvement allowed -LSB-...]

The film stars Emmy - nominated Dutch actor Robert de Hoog (Skin) and Pollyanna McIntosh (The Woman), and based on the Japanese novel In Love with the Dead from acclaimed author Kei Oishi (Apartment 1303, The Last Supper) and centres on an isolated and death - fixated young man who tries to make sense of the world, and his existence, in the only way he knows how... by getting closer to death.

Michael Ondaatje (On - DAH - Chay), author of the acclaimed novel «The English Patient,» is once again writing about World War II.

The Newbery Medal winner from the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Witch's Boy Novel Snovel The Witch's Boy Novel SNovel Study.

And the woman with the Tiger's heart is on the prowl... The Newbery Medal winner from the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Witch's Boy Novel Snovel The Witch's Boy Novel SNovel Study.

In English author Yvvette Edwards» second novel, following her acclaimed debut, A Cupboard Full of Coats (2012), she delves into the timely issue of violence against and between young black men — both its possible causes, and its heartrending effects on the families involved.

Purity By Jonathan Franzen Picador • $ 17 • ISBN 9781250097101 The epic fifth novel from the critically acclaimed and provocative author encompasses many themes of modern - day life — from the impact of student debt to the exposed secrets of the Internet — in a masterfully constructed narrative that stretches from Oakland, California, to Berlin.

Breath, Eyes, Memory By Edwidge Danticat Soho • $ 16 • ISBN 9781616955021 The 20th - anniversary edition of Danticat's acclaimed Haitian coming - of - age novel includes an interview with the author and a reading group guide.

Destiny takes a detour in this heartbreakingly hilarious novel from the acclaimed author of Winger, which Kirkus Reviews called «smart» and «wickedly funny.»

Author of the acclaimed picture - book biography Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker (2014), Patricia Hruby Powell turns her attention to the true story of Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter with her nonfiction novel in verse Loving vs. Virginia, about a white man and a black woman who fell in love and married in a time when this was an illegal act.

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling and National Book Award — winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming delivers her first adult novel in twenty years.

The sweeping, intergenerational story of a Vermont family, from WWII to the dawning of the»60s - the most magisterial and moving novel of acclaimed author Jeffrey Lent's career.

Fates and Furies author Lauren Groff follows up her acclaimed 2015 novel with Florida, a dark collection of stories set in the titular Southern state.

Critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Julianna Baggott - who also writes under the pen names Bridget Asher (The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted) and N.E. Bode (The Anybodies)- has published 17 books, including novels for adults, younger readers, and collections of poetry.

Critically acclaimed and award - winning author of YA novels and nonfiction, Christine is dedicated to helping people of all ages find their own unique voice in our noisy world.

She is the author of critically acclaimed novels DREAMS OF THE COMPASS ROSE and LORDS OF RAINBOW, as well as the humorous Jane Austen parodies MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES and NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONof critically acclaimed novels DREAMS OF THE COMPASS ROSE and LORDS OF RAINBOW, as well as the humorous Jane Austen parodies MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES and NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONOF THE COMPASS ROSE and LORDS OF RAINBOW, as well as the humorous Jane Austen parodies MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES and NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONOF RAINBOW, as well as the humorous Jane Austen parodies MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES and NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONS.

agold - authorShe is the award - winning author of several young adult novels critically acclaimed by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, VOYA, and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Spring 2014 Kid's INDIE NEXT title.

You might suspect that Booker Prize - winning writer John Banville used a bit of author's alchemy when he wrote a series of acclaimed, atmospheric crime novels set in 1950s Dublin, using the pen name Benjamin Black.

Inspired by a true story, People of the Book is at once a novel of sweeping historical grandeur and intimate emotional intensity, an ambitious, electrifying work by an acclaimed and beloved author.

This lengthy novel by the acclaimed Jamaican author of The Book of Night Women (2009) is a densely imaginative fictional retelling of the 1976 assassination attempt on reggae superstar Bob Marley («The Singer») and its aftermath.

Sometimes tender, sometimes brutal, It's Fine By Me is a brilliant novel from the acclaimed author of Out Stealing Horses and I Curse the River of Time.

Today, she is the respected author of deeply felt novels about the lives of women, including The Cheerleader, her acclaimed coming - of - age bestseller about a teenage girl in the 1950s, which launched her acclaimed Snowy Series.

From the internationally acclaimed author of Gould's Book of Fish comes an astonishing new novel, a riveting portrayal of a society driven by fear

Rachel Kushner lives in Los Angeles and is the author of the critically acclaimed novels The Flamethrowers and Telex from Cuba.

In lyrical, sensory verse, acclaimed author Venkatraman deftly shapes readers» comprehension of physical ability as lush descriptions parallel the novel's emotional expression.

James Lee Burke, acclaimed by critics as «America's best novelist,» «the Graham Greene of the bayou,» and «a poet of the mystery novel,» returns with his popular character, Dave Robicheaux, in a novel rich with atmosphere, ripe with menace, and filled with the kind of crackling dialogue that has made Burke a consistent New York Times best - selling author.

With this powerful story, Barbara Delinsky, the bestselling and acclaimed author of Coast Road and Three Wishes, has written her richest and most exciting novel yet.

Donna Leon is the author of the international best - selling novels featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti, all of which have been critically acclaimed.

-- from The Book of Samson From the author of the acclaimed and provocative novels Fallen and The Preservationist comes a tale about a man who believes he is touched by the hand of God — then instructed by that God to slaughter his enemies.

From the critically acclaimed author of The List comes a stunning new novel about a girl who must say goodbye to everything she knows after a storm wreaks havoc on her hometown.