Holes

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** July 17th, 2011, 7:50 pm

I was wondering if anyone has read the book Holes by Louis Sachar. I just read it this year and I LOVED it! It's kind of an easy book, but it is really well crafted so I think most people would like it.

I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't give a summary.

I hope you will like it if you read it.

Oh and the book got a Newberry Medal!

BushMaid · **Posted:** July 17th, 2011, 8:26 pm

I really enjoyed this book!

Actually, I read it after watching (and enjoying) the movie, which was done very close to the book.

I thought it was an awesome read! The way all the ends tied up at the finish was very well done; something I'd love to achieve in my own writing. It had a similar feel to 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin.

Calista Bethelle · **Joined:** February 10th, 2011, 9:15 pm **Posts:** 3095

Hmm, sounds like I'm missing out on something, here...

I'll have to see about finding the book!

Aragorn · **Joined:** September 23rd, 2010, 3:42 pm **Posts:** 9085

I thought the book was good and the movie was okay.

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** July 17th, 2011, 8:49 pm

My younger sister just read the book and she loved it too. I watched the movie with her for the second time just 2 days ago.

The movie is extremely accurate.

The Bard · **Posted:** July 17th, 2011, 9:24 pm

I saw the movie. It was pretty good.

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** July 18th, 2011, 1:37 pm

I read the book for the Read-a-thon. Evening recommended it to me, 'cause she read it last year and really liked it.

Lady Elizabeth · **Joined:** May 26th, 2011, 5:08 pm **Posts:** 328

I haven't read the book, but I did see the movie. I really liked it!

Airianna Valenshia · **Posted:** July 19th, 2011, 6:49 pm

I didn't even know it was a book (shoulda figured). I only knew it was a movie, which I have not seen. Is it worth reading/seeing?

BushMaid · **Posted:** July 19th, 2011, 7:05 pm

I enjoyed it. I believe it makes for a worthwhile read.

Calenmiriel · **Joined:** April 19th, 2010, 8:33 pm **Posts:** 2119

I've only seen the movie, and I've always liked it. ^^

Evening L. Aspen · **Joined:** December 2nd, 2009, 11:01 pm **Posts:** 1461

It's a really, really good book. Like Emmy said, it's not a difficult read, but the plot is brilliant.

Of all the books I've read, it has the best crafted storyline next to the Harry Potter series. *clamps a lid on that can of worms* I can't think of any content I wouldn't want my ten-year-old sister reading - actually, she's read it.

The book was better than the movie, in my opinion, and I think you would enjoy it more if you read the book before seeing the movie. The book contains more detail to the plot elements.

So yes, it's a really good book and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Airianna Valenshia · **Posted:** July 22nd, 2011, 7:11 am

Will keep in mind.

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** July 22nd, 2011, 3:51 pm

I hope you like it if you read it, Milly.

Calista Bethelle · **Joined:** February 10th, 2011, 9:15 pm **Posts:** 3095

I hope so too.

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** July 25th, 2011, 12:07 am

Airianna Valenshia wrote:

I didn't even know it was a book (shoulda figured). I only knew it was a movie, which I have not seen. Is it worth reading/seeing?

Yup yup! It is certainly a good book and movie.

Andrew Amnon Mimetes · **Joined:** May 14th, 2010, 4:43 am **Posts:** 4458

The book is excellent

eru

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** August 1st, 2011, 10:53 pm

eruheran wrote:

The book is excellent

eru

Have you seen the movie?

Oh, there is a sort of sequel called Small Steps that is about one of the characters. I haven't read it, but I think I will.

Andrew Amnon Mimetes · **Joined:** May 14th, 2010, 4:43 am **Posts:** 4458

I haven't.

*would like to read Small Steps*

eru

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** August 3rd, 2011, 1:30 pm

eruheran wrote:

I haven't.

*would like to read Small Steps*

eru

It's about Theodore, I think. I read the plot on wikipedia. It seems very interesting.

Varon · **Posted:** August 3rd, 2011, 2:05 pm

It is.

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** August 30th, 2011, 10:36 pm

Oh, okay. I'm going to read it when I finish the book I'm reading now.

Lady Elanor · **Posted:** August 31st, 2011, 2:51 pm

I haven't seen it, probably something I might get on my Kindle though!

Emmalina C. Mimetes · **Posted:** August 31st, 2011, 3:40 pm

Good, Elanor. I hope that you like it if you get it.

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