Just a quick post. I was going to put this on Facebook, but I’m trying to limit my social media a bit. I’ll think, “just checking on one thing,” or one person, and next thing I know it’s 3 hrs later.
Anyway, I did watch The Lovely Bones, after finishing the book. What does it say that I’m more upset about the lack of the two motorcycle riding characters, than any other changes? Loved Stanley Tucci, but where’s Hal’s bike shop? I may be biased, but I think putting a character on a motorcycle gives them a little something more. I realize the movie adaptation just didn’t have enough time to flesh out the sister’s boyfriend let alone her boyfriend’s older brother. It was more about the main character’s version of heaven. Even some of the more interesting parts of her mother flashed by on the screen so quick I know I didn’t see them the first time I saw the film.
Let’s hope the adaptation of A Discovery of Witches is better.
Note to self: When you write that book, add in a character who rides a Ducati, an old Norton, or Shit, even a Honda CBR.
You are on your own. You are not protected by two tons of steel, rubber, foam padding and safety glass. Neither are you steering two tons of guided missile toward other cars, people and property. If you are prepared to accept the responsibility of your own actions, then motorcycling can be both safe and thrilling. Riding is an art as well as a craft and no amount of explanation can take the place of experience.
~ Theresa Wallach, Easy Motorcycle Riding, 1970