Sentences with phrase «long classic novels»

Not exact matches

With the director and star no longer involved in adapting Seth Grahame - Smith's novel, the post-apocalyptic revamp of the classic Jane Austen tale seemed all but buried — but like the horrific monstrosities teased in the title, the project is apparently back from the dead.

Kerouac's novel about wayfaring bohemians hitting the open road is a classic expression of the American dream; but the way it's done here, it seems more like a time capsule that's been dug up long past its expiration date.

Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula was first published in 1897, introducing to an English audience what would become the most famous name in a long lineage of already popular vampire mythology.

Set to be directed by Gavin Hood (shudder), the long developing big screen take on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card.

The director and actress are attached to Universal's long - gestating adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 classic novel, as well as Hannah West's book.

Hundreds of unusual indie games, remakes of classics, and lush role - playing games and visual novels have kept Vita owners devoted to their machines long after industry pundits declared it dead.

Setterfield's erudite first work of fiction has all the hallmarks of a classic gothic novel, including the creepy ruined house, long - kept secrets, a madwoman in the attic and a dabbling of ghosts, Set in present - day England it has drawn comparisons to novels by the likes of Daphne du Maurier, Wilkie Collins and Charlotte Bronte.

The very thing that separates classic scientific fiction from sci - fi novels is that sci - fi novels must by default be bad, tacky even or they'll no longer be classified as sci - fi and will get placed in a higher category.

This short, ominous message accompanied by one of several quotes from classic survivalist novels was all the instruction I received before I was thrown headfirst into the cold and unforgiving landscape of The Long Dark, Hinterland Studio's new wilderness survival simulator currently in alpha testing.

Yoshi's Woolly World feels like the long lost companion of Kirby's Epic Yarn, as both games feel like fresh, novel spins on the classic formulas from previous games.

The Lord Of The Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien) An epic story about adventure, darkness and love, this classic novel features heroic quests, long journeys, and lovers torn apart.