The Dreadful Future of Blossom Culp by Richard Peck
This was a quick read. I didn't realized I jumped in the middle of a series. However, I didn't feel lost. Blossom, who is gypsy and has the sight, manages to head into the future. There she helps a boy about her age fit into his school better while finding information to help her in her time. I probably won't read all the others, but I know I'll be reading more Richard Peck because I enjoy his writing.
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
I managed to finish the first one, but it was a struggle. Mainly because I don't have much interest in them. There are many other books I would prefer to read and at this time I don't want to waste my time on the other books. Maybe I'll read the others at a later time this summer. Right now, I need a break from crazy Bella. Seriously, no one falls in love that quickly and deeply. No one could be so stupid as she is. Edward is much better to deal with than Bella. Did you know both Isabella and Jacob made it on the top 5 baby names ?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams
I have watched the movie countless times; every time I'm dragged in by the family drama and the amazingness of Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, and Burl Ives. Every time I finished the movie, I told myself to read the play. It's been on my summer list for at least two years if not more.
I read it this Sunday afternoon and loved it. I knew the play was going to be different than the movie. The play was raw. It screamed dysfunctionalality. The homosexuality and alcoholism were deeper than expected. It made more sense that there were no true reconciliations in the family. Everyone was fighting for their own desires, wants, and needs.
My version had two versions of Act 3. The first one was the original way Williams wrote it; you don't see Big Daddy again, and there's really no reconcilation between Maggie and Brick. He'll get her pregnant only because she throws all the alcohol out, and she'll give it to him again when she's pregnant. It's probably a bit more realistic. The second version he wrote when Elia Kazan said Big Daddy needed to be in the picture. There was a little more of reconciliation between Maggie and Brick but not to the extent of what the movie hints at. The second version is the one which premiered on stage and on the stage today.
After reading the play, I can see why people were disappointed by the movie. The movie sugar-coated everything. It makes the characters lovable, and it provides a happy ending. I like happy endings, but some movies and books aren't meant to have them--Count of Monte Critso for example. I also believe Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is another.
The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan
This took me about an hour to read. It did catch me so I read it to and from buying plants for our gardens. As I read, I stated that I hoped there were not 39 books in this series. There are not; however, there are 11. At this point, I'm not going to continue the whole series. Maybe I'll read them over time. I did some research on the books, and each one is written by a different famous author.
This is a mystery where two orphans are on a hut for a great treasure. But they have no money. And they're competing against some interesting relatives. This book takes them to Paris, and I'm assuming each book will take them to another part of the world. It included a good amount of historical fact which is great. Lots of secrets and characters who aren't quite what they seem like on the surface.
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