Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy

• Written By: Douglas Adams
  Type of book: Comedy and Science fiction

Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy is a comedy and a science fiction book. This book by Douglas Adams is just the first from many books he wrote telling the story of Arthur Dent. One day like any other in planet earth, Arthur Dent, a human who had a pretty regular life woke up to find out his house was about to be demolished because of the construction of a highway. What he did not know was that in about 30 minutes the earth itself was about to be destroyed for the construction of an “intergalactic freeway”. Luckily his friend, Ford Prefect, was well aware of this situation and saves both by hitchhiking into one of the ships which were to destroy earth. From this moment on, both friends begin an amazing adventure throughout the whole universe with the aid of the Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy, which was in Ford’s possession.
I believe it is a great book which will keep anyone laughing at the situations the main characters live till the end. It was really interesting to read such a different point of view about the universe and even about the meaning of life. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to explore the universe and have a good time at the same time.

Alice in Wonderland

• Book Title: Alice in Wonderland
  
• Written By : Lewis Carol
  

My comments:

This book, written by Lewis Carol, tells the history a young girl who accidentally falls into a series of extraordinary adventures in Wonderland. The action begins when she follows a white rabbit down a rabbit-hole as it coughs her attention because of its ability to talk. Immediately after, she takes a way, where she would meet the most insensible animals, who do not only speak but also are positively argumentative, like the Mad Hatter and the Hookah-smoking Caterpillar. While she is lost in this country where riddles have no answer and song turn into nonsense, she finally has to tolerate some threats of execution by the Queen of Hearts. However, the self- possessed Alice is able to cope with everything she meets.
In my opinion, this compelling book is full of amazing characters that make it one of the most appealing children classics.

Stay

• Movie Title: Stay
  
• Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ryan Gosling, Naomi Watts and Kate Burton. Directed by Marc Forster ("Finding Neverland" and "Monster's Ball")
  
• Genre: Drama/Thriller
  
  

My comments:

This film is based upon a surrealistic story about psychiatrist Sam Foster and his patient, an art student, Henry Letham. Inspired by his idol, a famous painter, Henry announces him that he plans to commit suicide in three days, on his 21th birthday. The desperate attempts of Sam to help his new patient took him trough the city on a trip to the place between life and death, where all the confusing events make sense. Lila Culpepper, Sam’s girlfriend, plays an important part trying to maintain Sam’s own grip on reality while fighting with her old demons. Her artistic skills and suicidal past are a bond between Henry and she. The three of them will finally understand that between the worlds of the living and the dead there is a place you're not supposed to stay.
I really enjoyed watching this movie. Although the masterful visual style was partly the best of the film, the surrealistic genre kept me thinking all night because most of the enjoyment is learning which path the story will choose. Ewan McGregor’s performance is admirable and also Ryan Gosling, Kate Burton and Naomi Watts show off their drama abilities successfully.

Around the World in 80 Days

• Book or Movie Title: Around the world in 80 days
  
• Written By / Starring: Jules Verne
  
• Type of book/ Kind of movie: Adventure
  
  

My comments:
The action takes place by the year 1870. Mr. Phileas Fogg, a member of the Rotary Club, bets his fellows from the club that he would go round the world in 80 days, which was thought to be impossible. Immediately, he and Jean Passepartout, his new servant, start their trip round the world followed closely by Mr Fix, a police detective. He thinks Mr. Fogg is a burglar trying to scape from the police and will follow him all over the world to catch him. Phileas and his servant have to face different difficulties and challenges in order to complete their journey successfully so as not to lose the 20000 pounds bet. During it, they make some new friends that will join them.
I think it's a very interesting story, which includes a lot of variety and turnarounds to make it even more interesting. I recommend it to those who like adventure stories and would like to go, even though reading, round the world .