Divergent

So, on Friday 4th April (the day Divergent came out in the UK), I had to immediately go to the cinema to see it! I'm not usually much of a movie person, but having adored the books and loving Shailene Woodley (Tris Prior) I HAD to see it!

Many people came out saying that it wasn't the best adaption, as they got many parts wrong, skipped events and added new ones, however this did not matter to me. As it says in the beginning it is based on the book, not a copy of the book. I'm sure you all know the idea of Divergent, but if not, here is a quick idea: Divergent is set in a futuristic Chicago, where in order to keep the peace, the society is separated into six factions, each with their own value. In a world where everyone fits somewhere, Tris finds herself unable to trust anyone, and with nowhere where she will truly belong.

I found the factions where presented very clearly in the film and the setting was narrated in such away people who hadn't previously read the books where able to follow along without a problem (this isn't always the way with book to movie adaptations!). I thought that Shailene Woodley and Theo James (Four Eaton) fitted the roles perfectly.

The acting was perfect, and I came out feeling like I was in their world. Four and Tris's relationship was not built up as much in the film as it was in the book, and Tris wasn't as 'small and underdeveloped' as Veronica Roth described her, but these were my only complaints. 

I left the cinema in tears (no one else in the cinema was crying) but this wasn't because it was sad; rather that the world I had been reading about for months suddenly seemed real on the next level and also the ending was PERFECT. 

If you haven't already read the books/seen the film I would urge you to do it..

March Favourites

Welcome to my March Favourites post. Here are some things I was loving through March:

Miscellaneous
H&M navy skater skirt - I wore this all the time throughout March. As it is still a bit chilly, I paired it up with some black tights and a hoody.

Trains - my love of trains grew as I went on two 3-hour train journeys. I have also spent time researching the underground for a art project!

           

Pinterest - I have been using Pinterest a lot lately, and it defiantly has to be in this months favourites! I use it for art inspiration, but also for fashion, quotes etc..

Art Materials
Winsor & Newton deep edge canvases - I had never used this brand for canvases before, but I have fallen in love with them. There is a beautiful quality and I think the deep edge makes the art really stand out on the wall.

Spray glue - I have been using this a lot for art - it is quick and easy to use, dries fast, repositionable and give a lovely finish. I would completely recommend this product for any art students or keen crafters!

Letreset Spring 2012 Promarkers - these were limited edition, so are now harder to get, however I absolutely love these spring like colours:

           

 

Books
Divergent & Insurgent (Veronica Roth) - Although, I have not yet read the 3rd one, I thoroughly enjoyed these books. I love the plot, the characters, the writing - they defiantly are a must-read!

One Day (David Nicholls) - I wrote about this in my previous blog post but have recommended it to practically everyone since!

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared (Jonas Jonasson) - This is a hilarious, ridiculous book which I couldn't put down! The story is superbly written and I definitely will be re-reading!

One Day

This Morning I finnished One Day by David Nicholls. Having heard great things about it, I was eager to finally read it - and was impressed!

The book shows the relationship of Dex and Em change thoughout the years of their lives - recorded every 15th July - St Swithins Day. I had never read a book like this before and thoughly enjoyed it. The novel starts on the night of their graduation, and takes us though their lifes (with both points of view). We see their  relationship flourish yet also break away. At many times, Em and Dex have a relationship that we could all so easily yearn for.

Nicholls never fails to keep the reader bored - with the comedy and gripping storyline. This very profound book is a must read - and I promise you you will not regret it.