I found that this book could be enjoyed by teens and adults because of the way it was written. Also, I feel it would make a great movie, but I agree with what we discussed in class about how Alexi isn't sure about an actor who would be able to play Junior. I think it would take a talented, diverse actor, maybe even someone who is unknown, because of the diversity of the book. Junior would need to be play by an actor who won't overshadow the character because the character is too good to be overshadowed.
Lastly, I wish someone would have told me about the dog dying. This was VERY hard for me to read. I cried. I don't even think I will be able to put my own dogs down. Well, I know I won't. I just don't like hearing about puppies dying. :( And I wouldn't be able to even IMAGINE if my dad did that to my puppy... I would be so upset/depressed/grief stricken... It wouldn't be a good thing. This scene would totally have to be omitted from the movie...
I also liked this book the best. I believe that Alexie made the novel and the characters themselves very relatable and easy to understand the situations they are put through. We all experience death in some way in our lives, and we deal with losing friends and or family. I also agree with you about the dog dying in the novel. I love my animals to death and I have had to put down 3 dogs in my life for their old age and their lack of abilities to function. It was awful. This novel would make a good movie as you stated, and yes the dog’s death would definitely be removed. And as for the actor of Junior, someone who is not known would be best, because then the audience would not know anything about them and could easily believe and be completely vulnerable to their story and feel what they are feeling and acting out.
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