Lit_Driven_Girl

I had completely forgotten about the Laurence Olivier version. Talk about not following the book. I felt they made Darcy a lovable character from the beginning...instead of easing you into it. I can't say that I adore Knightley as Lizzie, but I did like the movie. Mostly because of other characters, not her, though. I promise to give the book a second chance. It is on my 25 books to read before I'm 25 list, so one way or another I'll read it.

I was going to say I have to stick with what a t-shirt I saw once said, "Movies ruining books since 1920," however, one movie-book adaptation really sticks out for me. I know I may be tarred and feathered for saying this, but Pride and Prejudice I couldn't even finish the book. Hands down every adaptation of the movie is better than the book. Sorry I had to be the messenger...if you must shoot...go ahead. I will probably sit down someday and read the book all the way through. For now I'll stick with the films.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

This has been on my wishlist since I first heard about it in October of this year. However, my library doesn't have a copy of it. I'll have to do an inner library loan request for it . I'm glad to hear that it is better than Twilight. Now to find a copy of it.

A long time ago (near 2 years ago, I'm slow what can I say) a friend on LibraryThing invited me to join this forum. I finally did. Hello everybody! I really like fantasy. However, my taste is not limited to only fantasy. I've branched out more this year reading more historical fiction and regency era books (Jude Morgan...love!). Recently I find I want to read more books about turn of the century American west. I don't mind a little underlying romance in my books. I also enjoy biographies and non-fiction (as long as it is not boring). I love getting book recommendations too! Nothing like a book that broadens your horizons, right? Now I just need to figure out where to get started on here. So many choices...