
Holes
2003 • Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family • PG
A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he must dig holes in order to build character. What he doesn't know is that he is digging holes in order to search for a lost treasure hidden somewhere in the camp.
Runtime: 1h 57m
Dive into the pages of Louis Sachar's "Holes" and uncover a world rich with history, mystery, and character depth that a screen adaptation can only hint at. While the movie captures the essence of the story, reading the novel allows you to explore the intricate layers of friendship and family secrets at a measured pace, offering time to fully appreciate the wit and wisdom that only Sachar's prose can provide.
Engage your imagination in ways the movie simply cannot, as the book invites you to conjure up vivid scenes and characters. Sachar's clever narrative structure and his ability to weave multiple storylines into a seamless tapestry will keep you enthralled. Rediscover each character's unique background and motivation, and find yourself rooting for Stanley Yelnats as if you were right there alongside him, digging holes and uncovering the truth about Camp Green Lake.
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by Louis Sachar