Look out! It's another emo teen vampire story
Capitalizing on the vampire craze, the CW -- which, like The Sun, is owned by the Tribune Co. -- has announced a pilot based on the early '90s book series The Vampire Diaries, by L.J. Smith.
I was a huge L.J. Smith fan in middle school, and like any good fan, I met this news with extreme trepidation.
Here they were, messing with characters who've been loved for the last 15 years, and who knows what they're going to do with them.
That, and the author's not-so-ringing endorsement has got me more than a little nervous.
Sorry, but not even Ian Somerhalder, who's set to play the smoldering bad boy vampire, of course, can put my mind at ease about this one.
And as if that weren't enough, Smith has announced a new trilogy continuing the story of Elena, a Virginia teen in love with not one, but two vampires. And these vampires kill people. A LOT of people. I'm not sure the Twilight fans will be able to handle it.
That's assuming they don't Bella-fy the plot. The bitterness, can you sense it?
The first book of the trilogy, Nightfall, was released Tuesday, and so I've begun, hoping for the best but fearing the worst. I'll let you know how it compares to my memories, and to Stephenie Meyer, as soon as I'm done.
Now I can only hope they stay away from my beloved Christopher Pike.
Comments
I was (and still am) a huge L J Smith fan. Thought I liked the triology The Secret Circle more. I don't think Vampire Diaries makes a good show. Her series called Night World would. I will try the tv show but I don't think I will watch it.
Posted by: Sarah G. | April 10, 2009 8:40 AM
Yes! I loved The Secret Circle! I was happy to see that series re-released, but it's in two books instead of three now -- and the covers aren't as pretty.
And it turns out Smith is writing another book for that series, as well!
Posted by: Nancy | April 10, 2009 11:27 AM
As emo as a banana
Posted by: Emo | April 13, 2009 6:58 PM
I LUV those books i read the in lik 2 weeks.Here is one person you know will watch it. I can't wait!!!
Posted by: Darcy | April 18, 2009 1:26 AM
Secret Circle was way better. And I think Night World would be a sooooo much better show. 5 stars for local authors. San Francisco hells yeah.
Posted by: Brie | April 19, 2009 1:01 PM
Yes , i am totally concur with him as he has very severe point to elevated in his conversation.
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