If the spectacular now werent so beautifully directed by james ponsoldt, a viewer might think the comingofage story of two highschoolers was culled from home movies. The first edition of the novel was published in october 20th 2008, and was written by tim tharp. It didnt take 100 or so pages for aimee to make an entrance and their relationship was very much the focus of the film. Written in 2008 by tim tharp, the spectacular now takes us through sutters senior year of high school.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The spectacular now and the problem with geek girls on film shailene woodleys character loves math and mangauntil her storyline is brushed aside to make room for the movies all. He is not living in the now, hes just uninterested in. Spectacular superstar exact title of the book dork diaries. Until the very last page of the book i was hoping he would change and start doing and seeing whats right but i finished the book feeling. Nov 17, 20 my friends book trailer for the spectacular now.
Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by tim tharp about a high school senior grappling with alcoholism, the film premiered at the 20 sundance film festival, where it garnered critical acclaim. The spectacular now is like a comingofage novel that stalls out on the exit ramp to adulthood. For someone who wants to live in the spectacular now, sutter sure spends a lot of time reliving the past. A high school senior, charming and selfpossessed, hes the life of the party, loves his job at a mens clothing store, and has no plans for the future. This national book award finalist is now a major motion pict. With miles teller, shailene woodley, kyle chandler, jennifer jason leigh. Oct 20, 2008 the spectacular now npr coverage of the spectacular now by tim tharp. With sly humor and an intensity of feeling, the spectacular now directed by james ponsoldt creates a vivid, threedimensional portrait of youth confronting the funny, thrilling and perilous. Weber and starring miles teller and shailene woodley. If he had had been living in the spectacular now then he would have gone with her.
The spectacular now book the seattle public library. The spectacular now is a 20 american comingofage romantic drama film directed by. The spectacular now is one of those books that seem like a rarity in ya novels at the moment its a simple story, about a regular kid whos regular life is made extraordinary because of. With a script by the guys who wrote 500 days of summer, the movie is about as slice oflife as they come, and it is interesting and wellacted. Weber based on the novel by tim tharp green production draft july xx, 2012. Buy a cheap copy of the spectacular now book by tim tharp. Knopf books for young readers november, 2008 language. A gritty but hopeful love story about two struggling teens great for fans of the spectacular now, willow, and eleanor and park tyler has a football scholarship to stanford, a hot girlfriend, and a. In the last months of high school, charismatic eighteenyearold sutter keely lives in the present, staying drunk or high most of the time, but that. Book into movie published august 5, 20 original cover. Although it was recognized as a national book award finalist in that year, i could never really sell the book to teens. And now, 10 spectacular ways the movie was different from the. Unlike most high school seniors, sutter keelythe narrator of this smart, superbly written novelis not concerned with the future.
Weber based on the novel by tim tharp second draft august 24, 2010. The deleted spectacular now scene that was too extreme to put on screen you might be disturbed by how charmed you still are by miles teller. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley star of the fault in our. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley and miles.
Whether hes telling a story at a party or reminiscing about his dad, most of his interactions with other people, and most of the time he spends alone, is dedicated to the past. My sister was coming back from a trip which required me and my mom to pick her up at 1 in the morning. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. The stage is littered with bodies, but here comes fortinbras. The spectacular now is a 20 american comingofage romantic drama film directed by james ponsoldt, written by scott neustadter and michael h. Free download or read online the spectacular now pdf epub book. Sutter fits the profile of a comingofage protagonista kid having to come to terms with growing up, making his way through various problems that help him realize important truths about himself and the world.
Jan 15, 2014 the deleted spectacular now scene that was too extreme to put on screen you might be disturbed by how charmed you still are by miles teller. Use our file search system, download the ebook for computer, smartphone or online reading. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by tim tharp about a high school senior grappling with alcoholism, the film premiered at the 20 sundance. She needs help and its up to sutter to show aimee a splendiferous time and then let her go forth and prosper. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley star of the fault in our stars and. Most books try to leave you with something good, you know. In the last months of high school, charismatic eighteenyearold sutter keely lives in the present, staying drunk or high most of the time, but that could change when he starts working to boost the selfconfidence of a classmate, aimee. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley star. Parents need to know that the spectacular now is a comingofage story adapted from author tim tharps young adult novel about a hardpartying high school senior whose personal motto. The spectacular now obvious child official trailer. The spectacular now npr coverage of the spectacular now by tim tharp. Feb 06, 2014 buy the spectacular now 1 by tim tharp isbn. These scenes take up two short chapters all the chapters in the book are short.
The deleted spectacular now scene that was too extreme. And now, 10 spectacular ways the movie was different from the book. The spectacular now is a very sophisticated story, but could lead to some interesting discussions about what behaviors we celebrate in high school culture, what makes someone an. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley. Now i cant give you mileage off the top of my head, but were in oklahoma, so florida is a good five states away, at least. In some ways i wanted to hate it because the way it almost glorified teenage drinking and partying. With the spectacular now, the timing of the film was much better.
I explain that to him, and he tells me to just drop him off at the edge of town and. Pdf the spectacular now book by tim tharp free download. The spectacular now is a very sophisticated story, but could lead to some interesting discussions about what behaviors we celebrate in high school culture, what makes someone an alcoholic, and even how we are supposed to feel about sutter, a likable but misguided character who spends most of his life drunk. Dec 28, 20 if he had had been living in the spectacular now then he would have gone with her.
Sutter lives in the now and remains to do so even when the book ends. Its a good book to who wants to get inside an adolescent head. And now, 10 spectacular ways the movie was different from. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20.
It doesnt think about solutions, resolutions, or even conclusions. Carolina alvarado graef in the last months of high school, charismatic eighteenyearold sutter keely lives in the present, staying drunk or high most. Despite the fact that the spectacular now is also a movie, id heard of neither the book nor the movie when i randomly came across it whilst looking for new ya realistic fiction books. Apr 01, 20 the spectacular now 2008 finalist for the national book award hardcover. During the month of september myself, maria, marissa and mackenzie decided to make an online book club. A hardpartying high school seniors philosophy on life changes when he meets the notso. The spectacular now spanish edition and millions of other books are available. He is not living in the now, hes just uninterested in life. Sundancedarling the spectacular now is a curious one. Aug 10, 2017 with the spectacular now, the timing of the film was much better. I explain that to him, and he tells me to just drop him off at the edge of town and hell walk the rest of the way. The spectacular now 2008 finalist for the national book award hardcover.
Hey reddit people, i just saw the spectacular now and have done quite a bit of reading into it. We chose the book the spectacular now by tim tharp and we had our discussion. The spectacular now by tim tharp, 9780385754309, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sutter ends up telling her to go ahead without him and after he finishes summer school and get money for their. Jul 12, 20 the spectacular now is one of those books that seem like a rarity in ya novels at the moment its a simple story, about a regular kid whos regular life is made extraordinary because of who he is and how he lives. The deleted spectacular now scene that was too extreme to. The book on the other hand, dragged on and on, wondering aimlessly. Nov 11, 2008 this national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley star of the fault in our stars and divergent and miles teller star of whiplash. And it was only when i heard that it touched on teenage alcoholism that it actually got my attention.
Very well written book about sutter who tries to make everyone happy with his jokes and stories yet he is hurting inside from the leaving of his dad. The spectacular now and the problem with geek girls on. A charismatic, hardpartying young man strikes up an unlikely romance with a smart and focused young woman during their last year of high school. When you live in the now you live to the fullest, you risk it, you take chances, you have no fear because youre not thinking of the consequences. This national book award finalist is now a major motion picture one of the most buzzedabout films at sundance 20, starring shailene woodley star of the fault in our stars and divergent and miles teller star of whiplash. The spectacular now by tim tharp fantastic fiction. The spectacular now by tim tharp goodreads share book. Discussion to the ending of the spectacular now directed. I want to lecture it, to give it my own personal bigsister talking to. I absolutely loved the book the spectacular now by tim tharp when it came out in 2008.
The spectacular now obvious child official trailer facebook. Aug 08, 20 if the spectacular now werent so beautifully directed by james ponsoldt, a viewer might think the comingofage story of two highschoolers was culled from home movies. The psychology of the character sutter is just wrong. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in hardcover format.
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