Liarmouth: A Fell-Bad Romance
by John Waters
John Waters is one of the people who I have always wanted to
meet. I love his movies, growing up with Cry-Baby, Hairspray, Serial Mom,
and Pecker. Later on, it was so much fun watching his earlier films with
friends. However, I always wanted to ask him about Polyester, which I
remember my dad renting on beta when I was like in 3rd grade. I
think I watched some of it, not really knowing about Divine, and was just
really confused about it. It's something that has haunted me for some time, and
I’d love to know more about the making of that film and what it means to
Waters. In any event, I loved this book, although it does get a little
repetitive towards the end. Marsha Sprinkle is a con artist who steals luggage,
and despite getting caught, continues her conning ways. The characters in this
book are so ridiculous and hilarious, I’m just laughing thinking about them. As
I was reading, I was laughing and giggling at how absurd some of the elements
of this book were. Marsha’s mother is a pet plastic surgeon, while her daughter
Poppy runs a trampoline group for adults. Beyond being completely hilarious and
absurd, Waters brings his director’s eye to the novel, often describing people
and events in unique and memorable ways. Like some other books by directors
I’ve recently read (Anna Biller’s Bluebeard’s Castle), I think directors
bring a wonderful perspective to their writing, especially creating memorable
characters who display their unique personalities through their actions, looks,
and clothes. I’m excited that this book is going to become a movie because I
can’t wait to see how over-the-top and absurd this movie is. I’m also looking
forward to a return to the big screen for John Waters.
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