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“Love Evolution” by Michelle Mankin
How many times have you read a book and fallen in love with the characters? You then find out that the book is going to be made into a movie…so you and your friends play the “Who do you think…?” game. It goes like this…You: “So, you do you think will play (sexy hot guy)?” Friend: “Ummm…Robert Pattinson?” You: “No way, I’m thinking Chris Hemsworth.” Friend: ” I can see that…What about (super cutie girl)?” So on and so forth. You wait and wait for the movie, you watch the trailers over and over again on You Tube, and you are waiting in line at Midnight with the other crazy women (now now..don’t get upset, I’ve been in that line as well!) pretending that you are only there because your friend dragged you out!...
The reason why we so often suffer from what I refer to as the “That movie wasn’t nearly as good as the book” let down, is because our minds are amazing, mysterious, and completely unique. When we read, we interpret what we want from what is written. We form the pictures, the landscapes, the people, the relationships, and the intimacy in our mind. ...
...as much as I am sure no author would want to hear me say this, there are some books that should never be made into a movie. That being said, those same books are wonderful, entertaining, magical, lovely reads that should be read and adored by wide audiences...
“Love Evolution” by Michelle Mankin is the type of story that you read. You sit down, whether you are 15 or 50, you start on page one and you just read straight through. Ok, you can stop for a snack and a bathroom break but otherwise, you just keep going until you’re done. “Love Evolution” is a tale of revelation, romance, and rock n roll. Our heroine, Avery, has just found out that her beloved twin brother Justin has been murdered and that she is being held responsible to pay off the debt that led to his demise. Avery is a prodigal guitar player and lyricist. Now that Justin is dead their musical duo is gone as well. Avery’s agent, Trevor, is trying to find a new band for Avery to join in order to her the money she needs to pay off Justin’s debt...
