Thoughts on a book...

And in this case, movie too.

I recently finished reading Nim's Island. I think it's around 100 pages. Yes, it's a children's book. But you know what? I enjoy reading children's books. Unlike so many books I read, I appreciate that most children's books aren't pushing 1000 pages. Nor do they have 10 books in the series. Plus, I can finish them in a day or two. Don't get me wrong- big books are awesome, but sometimes I just need a breather! Children’s books are short, but long enough for me to get to know the characters and become involved in the adventure (in my head at least).

But back to the book- it was cute and had me wishing I lived on an island in the south pacific where no one would find me. Bliss! Oh, and let’s not forget the coconuts, mmm. And how about the illustrations? You don’t get those in a hunk of a book- unless it’s an encyclopedia- which by the way, I will randomly pick up and start reading when I feel like it. What can I say other than I love learning?

Anyway, I’d describe the illustrations as squiggle-like drawings. Now, I’m the first to admit that my drawing skills leave a whole lot to be desired. At least the illustrations (squiggles) in the book do look like what they were intended to be. My squiggles look like, well, squiggles.

Speaking of visual imagery, I rewarded myself (because it was such a tough book…) by watching the movie. I’d seen it before but if you didn’t know, I can watch the same movie more times than you. Don’t think so? Let’s have a movie-watching battle. Who can watch the same movie over and over again, back to back? My record is like, at least a whole hand. The movie, in case you were wondering, was Stardust.

Okay, okay. Focus. Nim’s Island- the movie. One name: Gerard Butler. His name says it all. And can I just let everyone know that I’m becoming a Jodie Foster fan? I know it’s late in the game, but better late than never right? She is so funny in this movie. She gave such a great performance. But honestly, how hard could it be to give a good performance when you’re filming in Australia? Oh, and please don’t forget that that blessed country gave us Russell Crowe. Thank you, Australia, thank you.