Movie Review - The Fault in Our Stars (Adapted from the book by John Green)

I just watched TFIOS yesterday. Yes, don't judge. I know it's late by like 2 months. However, I couldn't find the time to go because of school and the fact that I was sick a lot.

I would also like to say that I am not a professional movie critic, I am mostly looking at the movie based on two aspects: 1. How similar it is to the book because I know the book well. 2. How I feel about this book. It is in no way influenced by anyone except for me. 

On the whole I was pretty satisfied with the movie. It was actually better than I expected so I'm quite happy. When I watched the movie, I basically had 3 criteria.

1. How similar it was to the book.
2. How different it was to the book.
3. The details.

Firstly, if I had to rate it and I had a scale of Percy Jackson to Harry Potter, I think it was nearer to HP. TFIOS was like the Harry Potter movies, where it should have been similar it was. Where it could be different it still had meaning and wasn't just a filler. I mean I understand that as it is afterall a movie there would be parts it had to cut. But for the parts that were in the movie, I think the crew did it, they made the movie the way it should be. This is one book to movie adaptation that actually stuck to the book details.

I finally understand why so many people loved the movie and although I don't love the movie, I think it is something I would call a great book to movie adaptation. It certainly did not disappoint the fans and all the hype. Really great movie.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Semi-HIATUS

Hey guys! It's Nerissa here. I know I haven't been active for the pass few days but I have legit reasons. And because of these reasons, I have an announcement to make:

I will be taking a semi hiatus from September all the way to November because of my final exams. I will still be posting stuff as and when. For example I have a blog tour post coming up on 15th September which I am so excited about! I also have many other book reviews coming up and books that I am reading now.

I hope you will continue to look forward to my posts and stay tuned! <3

Waiting on Wednesday #14 - The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riodan

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted on Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection by me is:

The Blood of Olympus

The Heroes of Olympus #5

Author: Rick Riordan

Publication Date: 7th October 2014

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Page Count: 528 Pages
(Hardcover)

Summary from Goodreads: 

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them—and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood—the blood of Olympus—in order to wake.

The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it "might" be able to stop a war between the two camps.

The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.

My Thoughts regarding this book:

ITS THE LAST BOOK IN THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS SERIES! CAN'T WAIT!