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I saw this book on a list of recommendations from one of my favourite authors, but I didn’t know it was going to be a movie until I was sitting in the theatre watching the trailer. Beyond that I don’t know much about it. I’m just tentatively committing to the first book for now. I’ve got a lot on my plate for the rest of 2018, but maybe I’ll get hooked on this series and binge it anyway lol.
I can't start it until the 24th. It looks like my copy of that other book is coming to me pre-release so I'll probably start this right on the 24th!
This book is so weird lol. Kind of reminds me of
Oh dear. Comparing the description of the female lead in the book to what they show in the trailer. Sigh.
Nearly done. I wonder if the movie will turn as dark as the book does?
Just finished. This is one of those books that felt more to me like a middle grade book so I was wondering why it was in the young adult section until I got to the end and understood. There's some things you can't get away with in middle grade.I liked this, but I'm not sure I'll pick up the rest of the series.
Joanne wrote: "Well I have finished it. Yes totally agree it gets dark towards the end. I liked it too and I loved the ending!! Can’t wait to see the movie now. My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Great review!
I've had some brief clips pop up on my social media, and I have to say that other than how much they 'hollywoodized' the lead girl's appearance, it looks like one of the better fantasy adaptations I've seen in a while. I'm looking forward to it.
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Elyse wrote: "Holy crap Mortal Engines looks amazing! The cinematography is incredible! Peter Jackson!"I agree. I think the cinematography alone would be worth the price of admission.
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Elyse wrote: "I'm #18 of 18 for 1 copy of Mortal Engines audio from Overdrive. So it'll be +-36 weeks till I get it. lol"If a bunch of people have their holds suspended, you might get it much sooner. It's happened to me a few times. In that case, you might still get it in time for the movie? I also listened to it via audio. It's probably got so many holds due to the movie.
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Yeah, that's what I'm hoping! I'll probably see it anyway even if I haven't gotten the book yet. I showed my husband the trailer and he's interested in seeing it too.
Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "If a bunch of people have their holds suspended, you might get it much sooner. It's happened to me a few times. In that case, you might still get it in time for the movie? I also lis..."I am always on the look out for a series that was as well done as the Harry Potter books and movies.... Over the last decades, there were so many book to movie options out there, but I just didn't get into them like good old HP.
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I read an article with Peter Jackson, who is producing and co-wrote the screenplay but not directing (some newbie director), and he said he really hopes it makes it to franchise because he's really excited about creating the next books in the series.
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Elyse wrote: "I was still #5 of 4 copies today so I used an Audible credit and will be able to start listening tonight! :)"Horray! I look forward to seeing the movie!
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I told my husband what Hester is supposed to look like in the book because she's "ugly pretty" in the movie. *eyeroll* Make her hideous, dammit! People should recoil in disgust!
I finished the audiobook today! I liked it! Biiiiig differences between the book and the movie. HUGE. I liked the book better and am hoping the series gets better. Holy deaths at the end!! I was surprised by that.
I’m finally seeing it in less than an hour. Hope I like it.
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What's your verdict? Very different, huh?
Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "I’m finally seeing it in less than an hour. Hope I like it."What's your verdict? Very different, huh?"
Honestly I was expecting much worse after the reception it’s gotten. It looks great, and I really liked what the did with Shrike. They really needed to put more work into the script, though. If I didn’t know the characters from the book I don’t know if I would’ve gotten as much out of it. The movie is bombing pretty badly, which makes me sad because I wouldn’t have minded another one of these, though I still have a problem with how they handled Hestor’s appearance. I really would’ve liked if they’d stuck to the original ending too.
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What's your verdict? Very different, huh?"
Honestly I was expecting much worse after the reception it’s g..."
Agreed. My husband and I liked Shrike best. The movie version. It was visually stunning but the storyline was lacking. When we were talking about it after, my husband couldn't remember any of the character names! Nobody stood out to him except Shrike. I don't think they'll be making the sequel. :/ CGI costs a lot of money.
That amount of work they put into the sets and visual effects costs a lot of money and it doesn’t look like they’ll be making it back unfortunately.
Joanne wrote: "Shelby wrote: "That amount of work they put into the sets and visual effects costs a lot of money and it doesn’t look like they’ll be making it back unfortunately."Oh that’s a pity , it has a goo..."
Right now the big movie is Spider-Man but ya, Aquaman starts on Thursday and I think Bumblebee is coming soon too. Those three have been getting a lot more buz.
Right now the soonest I can get my hands on my copy is the 24th, but my personal most anticipated read of the year is out on the 25th and I intend to drop everything and read it the second it’s available. So I’ll probably only get to this book in the last few days of September, but I didn’t want to make anyone who’s ready right now wait any longer, so I decided to go ahead and create the thread. Feel free to start now or whenever you’re ready!