Examining the Wild Things
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090914/ap_en_ot/us_book_review_making_mischief
Not surprisingly, an author is coming out with a book about Where the Wild Things are and it’s author Maurice Sendak. The movie is coming out here soon so of course someone is capitalizing on it.
Sorry, I know that is a pretty negative outlook but that was my first reaction when I saw this article. Doesn’t it always seem like there is something coming out that is completely predictable? Zombieland is coming out so suddenly more zombie books. Even worse, someone died so let’s write a book on them. You know there is going to be a Patrick Swayze one announced probably in a couple days. I feel like this book fits in with that predictable grouping.
With that said, I guess I can understand why Gregory Maguire is choosing now to release this fan book. I’m a little confused on whether it is him analyzing Sendak or if it is just him telling reasons why he likes him. The article makes it sound like the latter. Personally I would rather read the former if it was in a classroom setting.
What do you think about Maguire releasing this book? Are you excited about the movie version of Where the Wild Things Are?
Sorry I’m harboring quite the migraine at the second so I’m cutting tonight pretty short.
My heart also goes out tonight to the family and friends of Patrick Swayze. He will be missed.
