Thursday, April 9, 2009

My Sister's Keeper: Jodi Picoult

Picoult is a unique author, who continuously delivers an exciting combination of literary and commercial reads. Many say, "Its hard to exagerate how well she writes. " Her writes often capture the readers abundant attention from the very first page, allowing one to imagine " the ripples of each characters' lives echoing on and on, even after the last page has been turned. " Leaving most wishing they hadnt turned it. With work emphasizing the complexity of human relations, she has become a conquerer of tackling hot topics with writing highly knowlegable novels. It is impossible to not be captivated by the way she forces us to think, about right and wrong.



Thursday, April 2, 2009

The past, in which rewarded him destiny . . .

East meets West, yes, another one of authour Danny Boyle's Grammy winners. A classic Indian film, contributing to a wider audience range. A great movie, with a unique story line. In contrast with many bollywood films which often portray the indian culture as highly glamourized, this film was actually filmed in india, helping viewers get a glimpse of the reality many are faced with every day in the "slums". A true story of rags to riches, along with the theory of survival of the fittest. From corruption to deceit, Boyle still finds a way to incorporate a true love story making it intriguing for the audience. While contributing a wide range of music from western artists, yet still with the indian vibe Boyle managed to conjour up a real box office winner. An excellent movie, with an exciting " rush of colour, motion and sound, " one I recommend to many, enjoy it with either a friend, family, or even that special loved one.