Latter Days: A Novel by C. Jay Cox, T. Fabris Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Latter Days: A Novel
Book Review: As you get older, you realize that most cliches are true...
Summary: 4 Stars
...so says Anderson Cooper in his latest article in "Details" magazine. I think he's right.
"Latter Days" was fun and moving. No, it wasn't "A Tale of Two Cities", but who needs soggy literature? Our economy sucks, our soldiers are dying, and I, for one, enjoy some decent but lighter entertainment. "Latter Days" isn't fluff, but it's not going to send you off to cut your wrists, either. We need more books like this (and yes, this adaptation is WAY better than the film). We need hope and humanity in the face of the radical religious right. "Latter Days" gives us that.
So, Janeh, get a life. Stop the hard-fisted book reviews and dust off that unpublished manuscript you're obviously holding against other published authors who are enjoying the success you wish you had. I hate sour grapes. Lighten up, and let the rest of us enjoy "Latter Days".
Book Review: Deeper insights into the characters
Summary: 5 Stars
This book will appeal mostly to those who have seen the film and are interested in finding more information out about the characters. Hopefully, however, people around the world who can't see this film or can't wait for the DVD release will take a chance and read this faithful novelization that provides more backstory to some of the characters. The novelization is solidly written with the same great depth that screenwriter C. Jay Cox gave his characters. Those of you who read this book will find it enjoyable and an outstanding companion to the film. If you haven't seen the movie yet, the book gives an overall better feel for the time that passes between beginning and end.You will fall for these characters. You'll laugh, cry and cheer. I recommend this book HIGHLY and hope it's message of love is heard around the world, just as I hope the film gets the rewards (and awards) it so rightly deserves.
Book Review: Good...at least better than the movie
Summary: 3 Stars
Let me start by saying that I really feel there is a good story here somewhere just dieing to be told. Unfortunately, I don't think this book quite hits the mark. I remember seeing the movie and being sorely disappointed in its execution. I was hoping this story would get a better treatment through the book and was only somewhat disappointed. Having grown up with a strong Mormon influence and having had several Mormon friends, I will say that the missionary characters seemed believable, Aaron in particular. Christian, the other lead character, was equally as well developed and credible. The details of the plot just seem to get a little lost as they are thrown together in the end. I found myself really wanting to feel more of the emotion in the end but just couldn't fully buy into it. The dialogue is quite humorous at times albeit short lived. The romance between the characters feels real and--well--I too love a happy ending.Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. The tranformations of aaron and christian are amazing and beautifully depicted. Though the story is not a surprising one, the character development is great. I would recommend this book to others & then send them to see this movie. There are some stellar performances!!!Book Review: Great story, fun characters, fine writing
Summary: 5 Stars
Some German exchange student in my high school class (oh yes, years ago) was obsessively reading the literary adaptation of the film "Fatal Attraction", as well as other adaptations. I was flirting, so I feigned interest in borrowing the books...all of them. And, much like the guy, I found them to be a real snoozefest.Writers generally let a script sloppily carry them through writing a literary adaptation. It's usually a pasteurized view of what happens in the movie. It usually sucks. But T. Fabris really pulled one off, here. Fabris gives layers to the characters. Fabris unveils things with subtlety and grace. And while the purpose of this literary adaptation may have been to garner attention for the film it was based on, I have much more interest in the future works of T. Fabris than I have in seeing the film version of "Latter Days". It might just ruin it for me.