Sentences with phrase «what fans of the novel»

While the film adaptation looks to be showcasing exactly what fans of the novel want to see, just how far is a studio film going to be able to show and how much will they leave for the much more powerful use of imagination.

Not exact matches

Most fans of the novel would probably tell you McConaughey isn't someone they had pictured in the lead role, but he works out just fine, his laid - back, breezy charisma exactly what Mickey requires to do his job.

Knowing what is coming likely won't be a problem for fans of the novel this film is based on.

July 26, 2009 — Tonight HBO is airing a brand new episode of their hit Vampire series, True Blood and at yesterday's True Blood panel at the San Diego Comic Con, showrunner Alan Ball, novelist Charlaine Harris (whose Sookie Stackhouse novels comprise the basis for the series), and cast members Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Michelle Forbes, Sam Trammell, Deborah Ann Woll, and Alexander Skarsgard were on hand to promote the show to what was reportedly a packed house comprised of media and devoted fans.

The Beguiled Focus Features — limited 6/23, wider 6/30 Dir: Sofia Coppola Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Colin Farrell What It's About: Based on the novel by Thomas Cullinan and previously made into a film by Clint Eastwood, Oscar - winner Sofia Coppola adapts this post-Civil War western / thriller about a house of sheltered women (led by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman)...

Film Review by Kam Williams Headline: Harry Matches Wits and Wands with Voldermort and His Minions It stands to reason that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be the next - to - last offering in what is already the most lucrative film franchise in history, unless author J.K. Rowling succumbs to fan pressure to extend her best - selling series of children's novels.

Chasing the Ripper offers a surprisingly personal and revealing look into what it has been like for Cornwell to pursue the most sensational murder case in criminal history — even as she continues to thrill her fans with a steady diet of new Scarpetta novels, including Flesh and Blood, her latest New York Times bestseller.

Despite being a somewhat fictionalized version of her own life, the novels read like gospel truth to her fans — our reviewer Amy Scribner probably wasn't the only one to be shocked when she realized what section they were shelved in: «Did that mean that Laura Ingalls Wilder — whose braids and spunk I spent the better part of my childhood emulating — hadn't really almost starved during the long winter, or fought with nasty Nellie Oleson, or fallen in love with Almanzo?»

Historical - thriller fans have been just as happy, what with Sara Moliner's The Whispering City, set in 1952 Barcelona; Lyndsay Faye's Jane Steele, a clever homage to Jane Eyre; and a pair of epic - scale novels set primarily in Mexico, James Lee Burke's House of the Rising Sun and Don Winslow's The Cartel.

As far as free eBooks go, if you are a fan of Romance novels, then you are spoilt for choice for what to read.

Anyone can publish what they have written on Wattpad a romantic story, a piece of science fiction, poetry, an essay or a novel, and interact with readers and fans.

As a fan of Kate Atkinson's inventive fiction, I should have known what I was getting myself into when I tackled reviewing her latest novel, Life After Life.

With the film version of Shannon Hale's 2007 novel Austenland now in wide release, fans of Austen pastiches and homages may wonder what's next.

Fans and foes alike will be waiting to see what happens with her first novel, Friendship, the sharply observed story of Bev and Amy, longtime best friends who have just hit their 30s.

«Jen has taken what's made her adult novels so beloved — relatable characters, spot - on friendships, and plenty of humor — and created a trilogy for younger girls who will become lifelong fans.»

For fans of Megan Abbott and Chris Bohjalian comes a novel of moral complexity about how three friends — and lovers — in their 20s must choose between self - preservation and doing what's right in the wake of a fatal accident.

Back with her most thrilling novel yet, Chelsea Cain delivers the pinnacle of what fans of this series have come to expect: sex, murder, twists, dark wit, and some of the best characters in the genre.

You can't worry about whether that book will sell, if fans will like the sequel, what the reviews will be of your novel that touches on a third - rail subject like race... Read More

As a fan of character - driven novels, she wants to be desperate to know what happens to your hero by the time she's finished your writing sample.

Fans will frequently offer advice on serialized novels, on what they want to see, or to help in the direction of the plot.

If you enjoy reading classic novels, buying an ebook reader is probably a no - brainer; if you're more a fan of 20th century literary fiction, you'll have a harder time finding what you want in digital form.

«The Temptation of Forgiveness... presents the understated yet razor - sharp investigator with what is possibly his most complex mystery to date, arising from what appears to be a somewhat simple crime that has a particularly tragic result... Once again, Leon gives us that rare novel that will satisfy fans of pure mysteries while entrancing those who are interested in personalities, cultures, and the complexities of life and living.

On the other hand (sorry — this is going to be a bit long), as a long time comic fan I have to respectfully disagree with what ultmately you settle upon for the definition of graphic novels: «A graphic novel is a complete work of fiction in the comics form which, if printed, is long enough to be bound as a trade volume, so with a glued or sewn spine.»

For those who aren't fans of the series and have no real idea what this new game could be about, allow me to give you a quick explanation: Record of Grancrest War is originally a Japanese light novel series, as well as a tabletop game, written by Ryo Mizuno.

This visual novel was built from the ground up for fans of the series, so anyone that appreciates what PSYCHO - PASS has done is going to have an enjoyable time with this release.

Straightforward romantic visual novel Lovely presentation of music and visuals with not enough variety Engaging enough of a story for what it is Not for children or fans of not reading a lot in games