The Time Traveler's Wife

Looking for an amazing book? The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is defiantly amazing. Within a few chapters I knew that this novel would become a favorite of mine. The Time Traveler's Wife  is a story about two people who are destined for each other.

Clare Abshire met her husband when she was only 6 years old. You may not think that's strange, people marry childhood friends all the time. Well her soul mate was Henry DeTamble, though only eight years older, was 36 when they first met in the meadow behind Clare's home. Henry is a time traveler, he has no control over when or where he travels. Triggers (stress, even the flickers from a television) cause Henry to move back and forth in time. Clare and Henry's lives are entwined from the beginning. They met when she was young, and he traveled back in time to be with her. When they met in real time he knew nothing about her, this was a first she knew more about him. They marry and try surviving through life with his genetic disorder. Clare wants to start a family but Henry is concerned that their child will end up with the same problem as he. This is all that I am going to share about the story. I don't want to spoil the ending.

I loved The Time Traveler's Wife. Niffeneggers writing style was a little confusing, especially when she jumps back and forth not only between points of view but with time periods as well. Other than that I think she did an amazing job. Her story line is so unique and is defiantly something that I am very interested in. The "voice" that it is written in is so believable that I felt like this could actually happen. I'll give you the same warning my Lit teacher told me. It can be grafic at some points, please be mature when reading it. The story feels like a romance and a tragedy rolled up into one book. I recommend it to anyone who wants a compelling novel.

Audrey Niffenegger also wrote another novel. Its called Her Fearful Symmetry. I haven't read it yet but am seriously thinking about it. I hope it is written similar to The Time Traveler's Wife. If you have read it please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
The Time Traveler's Wife was made into a wonderful movie in the year 2009. Rachel McAdams plays Clare and Eric Bana plays Henry. It was given a 7.1 out of 10. As usual I haven't seen it yet. On my list I promise. But I was told by a classmate that it was amazing. Again comment to let me know your opinion.

I want to apologize for this post being a little lame. I've been busy with class projects and getting ready for college. Promise my next one will be awesome, though I haven't decided which book to read yet. Any suggestions?

In Cold Blood.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote was an amazing, suspense filled, true story thriller. My American Lit teacher recommended it to me and now I'm suggesting that each of you take the time to enjoy this wonderfully written recreation of the 1959 brutal murders, hunt for the killers, and trial.

The story starts out going through the lives of the Clutter family, [ Herbert (father), Bonnie (mother), Nancy (daughter) and Kenyon (son)] on the day of their brutal, no motive murders. After a brief look into the lives of the victims, the story then focuses on the killers, Richard "Dick" Hickock and Perry Smith, as well as those trying to solve the crime. As the story progresses the readers get an in depth look into the lives of the killers while the detectives search for clues. Capote follows the investigators and killers from the murder to "end".

I really liked In Cold Blood. Many of my favorite books are recreations of actual events; such as Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. It is very interesting to see how the authors make a real event seem almost fictional in the way it is written. Capote jumped back and forth between points of view giving insight into the mind of the killers, the murdered family and the investigators. He goes into unsuspecting detail about many actions that take place and it make the reader feel as if they are watching in the room as everything occurs. Sort of like a fly on the wall in every room. I couldn't put the book down once I began reading. I was captivated by the details and strung along by the suspense Capote created. Anyone who is interested in recreation novels should take the time to enjoy In Cold Blood. Though I enjoy this book, I am still saddened that it came to be because of unnecessary murders.

Truman Capote also wrote multiple other novels. A Christmas Memory, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Other Voices, Other Rooms are just a few of his books. I haven't had a chance to read any of these but I heard good reviews about Breakfast at Tiffany's. Let me know if you get a chance to read the previous story and your opinions about them. I'd love feed back on any of them.

So I said in my last post that I would start looking to see if the novel I am talking about was made into a movie. In 1967 In Cold Blood was premiered earning a rated "R" because of the violence and graphics. What is interesting about this movie is some of the scenes were filmed where they actually took place at the time of the murders. Places including the Clutter house where the murders took place. I do not recognize any of the actors/actresses but the film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards. Which, I think, means it is possible pretty good. Unfortunately I havn't  had the opportunity to view the movie yet. But hopefully soon (I still need to view the other movies of the past books). I'll let you know my opinion on the movie at a later date.

Please feel free to leave a comment with your opinions on this book. I know many honors and AP English students have been forced to read this novel. It would be awesome to hear some other ideas and points of view.