tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post8508799471062017991..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Book to Movie: Labor Day by Joyce MaynardLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90738291205519652012014-10-20T17:20:26.398-07:002014-10-20T17:20:26.398-07:00Charlie - I like this author's writing style a...Charlie - I like this author's writing style and the way she deal with difficult topics in not so obvious ways. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86256326702149169182014-10-20T07:05:10.407-07:002014-10-20T07:05:10.407-07:00Missed this one, somehow. I've not heard of th...Missed this one, somehow. I've not heard of the author or of the film, but it sounds intriguing. Well done completing this category for What's In A Name.Charlie (The Worm Hole)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00675899182238415718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77146951802543367802014-03-10T11:20:39.261-07:002014-03-10T11:20:39.261-07:00Samantha - I probably wouldn't have known abou...Samantha - I probably wouldn't have known about the movie had I not read up on movie releases of movies based on books at the beginning of the year. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2330595875324256132014-03-10T11:18:11.530-07:002014-03-10T11:18:11.530-07:00Sandra - That sounds like a good plan! I recommend...Sandra - That sounds like a good plan! I recommend The Usual Rules, if you haven't read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27328057736983782872014-03-09T08:27:53.150-07:002014-03-09T08:27:53.150-07:00I didn't even realize that there was a movie c...I didn't even realize that there was a movie coming out based on this book. I definitely would like to read this one especially after reading your review :)samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47375136817276084392014-03-08T13:50:35.966-08:002014-03-08T13:50:35.966-08:00Yes I liked the novel so I'm thinking I'll...Yes I liked the novel so I'm thinking I'll like the movie too. But I think I'll wait till DVD. I'd like to read another of her books in the future. http://www.thecuecard.com/thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91164287896461252772014-03-03T15:09:28.821-08:002014-03-03T15:09:28.821-08:00Iliana - I probably wouldn't have known about ...Iliana - I probably wouldn't have known about it but for all the book to movie articles I read at the beginning of the year. I am always drawn to those types of movies.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13201658962241002612014-03-03T15:08:24.349-08:002014-03-03T15:08:24.349-08:00Stacy - She's an amazing actress.Stacy - She's an amazing actress. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54052636261274191342014-03-03T15:07:20.271-08:002014-03-03T15:07:20.271-08:00Kelly - I hope you enjoy the movie if you do watch...Kelly - I hope you enjoy the movie if you do watch it. It's an interesting story, and Kate Winslet is such a good actress.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67769237015945920792014-03-03T15:06:36.119-08:002014-03-03T15:06:36.119-08:00Trish - I think this one would make a good book cl...Trish - I think this one would make a good book club pick. It was a very sad book, I agree. I do like the way it ended though. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1728525357120500652014-03-03T15:05:43.102-08:002014-03-03T15:05:43.102-08:00Sandy - I think Nancy (Bookfool) made a good point...Sandy - I think Nancy (Bookfool) made a good point in her review/thoughts of the book in that Adele was suffering from mental illness and so perhaps that makes it more plausible. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60912400279217316952014-03-03T15:04:22.962-08:002014-03-03T15:04:22.962-08:00Jenclair - I've heard that it may be better to...Jenclair - I've heard that it may be better to see the movie first in this case, so it's worth a try.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80281996785336197442014-03-03T15:03:37.409-08:002014-03-03T15:03:37.409-08:00Ti - I love her writing. I hope you enjoy the mov...Ti - I love her writing. I hope you enjoy the movie when you get to it. I probably should put more space between my reading of books and when I see the movies, but sometimes my enthusiasm gets the better of me.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92191355832504332014-03-02T19:00:44.237-08:002014-03-02T19:00:44.237-08:00Ok, it's obvious I'm out of the loop on mo...Ok, it's obvious I'm out of the loop on movies because I didn't realize the movie was already out! ha,ha... I love watching Kate Winslet so I'll add the movie to my list. I have to say the premise of the story is hard to buy but overall I'm intrigued! Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88298631401656498062014-02-28T21:32:32.775-08:002014-02-28T21:32:32.775-08:00Kate Winslet can do litte wrong in my eyes so I do...Kate Winslet can do litte wrong in my eyes so I do want to see the movies, but I've heard similar complaints about Frank and the flashbacks.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90397300876391724662014-02-27T17:22:17.117-08:002014-02-27T17:22:17.117-08:00To be honest, I am not sure if I want to read the ...To be honest, I am not sure if I want to read the book... I am thinking I might just watch the movie if I do anything. Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7247127706529545722014-02-27T13:04:58.017-08:002014-02-27T13:04:58.017-08:00I finished this one a few days ago in prep for boo...I finished this one a few days ago in prep for book club tonight and I was surprised by how the story unfolded (told from Henry's point of view). I enjoyed it but you're right about the pacing! After finishing the book (which I liked), I'm not sure I have much interest in the movie. Ultimately it all felt SO sad to me. Too bad that Adele's story is more of an afterthought. They're all such fascinating characters.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39068173348395959262014-02-27T10:11:26.991-08:002014-02-27T10:11:26.991-08:00That is always the complaint I hear about the stor...That is always the complaint I hear about the story...that many can't buy the idea of a mother putting her son in danger. Ultimately I didn't read the book or see the movie. I guess if the movie had gotten better reviews, I might have made the effort.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45026435193355640502014-02-27T08:55:48.748-08:002014-02-27T08:55:48.748-08:00I haven't read anything by Maynard, but the bo...I haven't read anything by Maynard, but the book sounds interesting, even though I find it disturbing that a mother would bring a murderer into her home. I wonder how seeing the movie <i>before</i> reading the book would influence my opinion....jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56288516034938265552014-02-27T08:19:32.457-08:002014-02-27T08:19:32.457-08:00I loved the book even though it contained a high c...I loved the book even though it contained a high creep factor. Maynard's writing is just too lovely to ignore. Haven't seen the movie though. With all the mixed reviews it's not something I'd rush out to see but I do plan to see it because of how passionate the author was during its production. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64787658627877628512014-02-27T08:04:25.864-08:002014-02-27T08:04:25.864-08:00Kathy - My background and life experiences make it...Kathy - My background and life experiences make it hard for me to believe a mother would be so willing to open her door to a stranger, especially one who so clearly is up to no good. I have to remember I guess that there are people out there who are much more trusting than I am. :-) Perhaps if Frank hadn't been so clearly on the run and trying to hide from the authorities, I might have felt it more natural.<br /><br />I can also see it being more likely to happen in a rural or small town type environment. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35078553952236429442014-02-27T07:55:01.243-08:002014-02-27T07:55:01.243-08:00Diane - I hope you like the movie when you see it!...Diane - I hope you like the movie when you see it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79572576308633358682014-02-27T07:53:05.785-08:002014-02-27T07:53:05.785-08:00Les - The Usual Rules has stuck with me as well. ...Les - The Usual Rules has stuck with me as well. You're right. It was such a heartbreaking story. I do like her writing and would like to read more by her.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92191618993079634632014-02-27T05:02:45.946-08:002014-02-27T05:02:45.946-08:00I liked the book more than you did and totally bou...I liked the book more than you did and totally bought Adele bringing Frank home. When my book club discussed this book, one of our members told us that she brought a man home from the grocery store one time. He stayed with them for the weekend and then they put him on a bus to Florida.<br /><br />I agree with you on the movie - the flashback scenes were very poorly done.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54398092319916926102014-02-27T04:15:57.434-08:002014-02-27T04:15:57.434-08:00I loved the book and hope to catch the movie on dv...I loved the book and hope to catch the movie on dvd soon.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com