tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post2824392953207263743..comments2023-09-03T02:18:45.267-07:00Comments on FARM LIFE LESSONS: # 378 - "Flowers in the Attic" DistractionLanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422413007128219320noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-83374454639336501572012-12-11T01:14:02.995-08:002012-12-11T01:14:02.995-08:00I wanted to give an update. I did watch the movie,...I wanted to give an update. I did watch the movie, "Flowers in the Attic" and it was not true to the novel with the real issues that are heart-wrenching. However, the character of the sinister grandmother was played beautifully, I would have been terrified of her! The heavy moments in the book seemed to be lightened, as if there were some kind of viewer courtesy going on, the producers trying to save the viewers from seeing the horrors that had come to light in the novel, but these elements is what made the book so compelling. I hope any re-makes of this movie will be done with more dedication to be true to the book instead of squirming to get out of sticky scenes matching the book.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-43504038493310615752012-12-09T22:19:20.233-08:002012-12-09T22:19:20.233-08:00Vickie, I did watch the movie last night on my IPh...Vickie, I did watch the movie last night on my IPhone, but the movie had major changes from the novel, but it was still a good movie. My IPhone screen is so small, but I laid in bed and enjoyed my mini-viewing! haha You ought to read the rest, sooner or later, they are good books.<br /><br />Linda --- I did enjoy it. Too much reading. Going into hospital tomorrow for tests I should have had done last month. Not looking forward to it, so I read and read and read. Deputy Dave went to Half Price Books for me today and bought the rest of the VC Andrews books that I didn't have in my collection. So, I'm set for a couple more weeks!<br /><br />Sharon - you explained it perfectly! I would sometimes yell out, "OH NO! ARE WE GOING T-H-E-R-E?" And yes, we were going THERE. I'd sometimes have to walk away and take a few breaths to compose myself before continuing with my reading. If a book can do that to you, it's pretty good!<br /><br />I'm now ready another book of her "My Sweet Audrina" and it shows has Virginia Andrews can definitely write about families with some HEAVY mental illness. This book makes you feel crazy while reading it! AUGH!<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-44146065039094632392012-12-09T05:22:56.055-08:002012-12-09T05:22:56.055-08:00Wow I remeber reading Flowers & Petals. Mostly...Wow I remeber reading Flowers & Petals. Mostly I remember while reading them I would get so angry that I would throw the book across the room & vow not to read any more. Of course I would always get it so I could find out what happened next. They are not a feel good book but sure made me greatful for my family and the belts & switches we got. <br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369793376512038971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-86800041671938404182012-12-08T06:30:15.386-08:002012-12-08T06:30:15.386-08:00Enjoy your holidays and your time away from your b...Enjoy your holidays and your time away from your blog, Lana.<br /><br />*hugs* ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-49838564914382329702012-12-08T06:03:46.729-08:002012-12-08T06:03:46.729-08:00Hi Lana - I did read "Flowers in the Attic&qu...Hi Lana - I did read "Flowers in the Attic", but never finished the series... actually, don't know if you caught it, but that movie was on the other night on one of the lesser channels. I stayed up late and watched it. Been so long since I've read the book (I'm older than you), and I read it not long after it came out, that lots of the details I had forgotten. I guess I should go back and re-read that one, and find the others at the 1/2 price book store. Well, maybe one of these days when time permits (does it ever?) Have a great weekend!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.com