Sileneee, my mother read the book “The Perfumer” last year. She was really impressed by this novel and advised me to read it. Unfortunately, I haven’t done it yet but I’ve seen the movie. They say the novel and the film don’t differ greatly. Well, what can I say… The story is unusual, unpredictable, thrilling. I was intrigued till the very end!

The last book I’ve read was “Dandelion wine” by Ray Bradbury. The action of the book takes place in a small American town. At first it may seem that the plot is simple, even primitive and the story on the whole isn’t grave at all. Teenagers spend their summer vacations playing games, eating ice-cream and meanwhile watch elders (who are always busy with serious, “grown-up” jobs and tasks) arguing with each other.
But little by little we start to understand that in fact the book touches upon many serious problems: life and death, witchcraft and faith, loneliness of old people, relationships between people of different ages and so on. Together with the main hero the reader discovers what true friendship is, how real happiness can be gained, how an ideal family looks like.

I saw the following ideas in the story: we shouldn’t be afraid of our dreams, we should live our lives to the fullest, help others, enjoy the beauty of nature, spend as much time as we can with the people we trust and appreciate. And of course, nothing can stop a person on the way of his or her dream if he or she really wants something. In other words, we should spend our time joyfully, be creative, kind, inquisitive and fearless.

This book helped me to remember myself at the age of 12. Also I read it in English and learned a lot of new words.

P.S. Being honest, I bought the book because I was intrigued by the title. It turned out that the characters really made wine from dandelions. But is it possible? If yes, I’d like to taste dandelion wine!

P.P.S. Lovefootball), I also like the film "The Godfather". I've already bought the book. I'll read it in summer if I have time.