Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Ron Rash always wanted to write a novel about the Great Smoky Mountains, and this is that novel. (Source.)
Even though he'd written three novels before this one, Rash never worked harder before on his writing than he did for Serena. And guess why? Serena's one difficult lady to write about. (Source.)
According to the author, Serena is not the character who "wins out" in the end. Who do you think is? (Source.)
After Jennifer Lawrence read the novel, she asked Bradley Cooper to play Pemberton since she thought he'd be right for the part. (Source.)
Despite the book's major success, initial reviews of the movie were not so stellar. But hey, don't let us stop you from seeing what Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper can do on the big screen. (Source.)