This was one of my favorite books that I read in high school. I always envisioned it as a Pixar film that reached out to kids on the innocent funny animal level, but also to adults where they understand the deeper meanings, kind of like Shrek. I am excited to see what is done with this.
When I read it three years ago, I kept imagining it as a stage production. I kept wondering what it would be like as a musical. I want to see what happens, but I don't know if Elton John is the best choice. But, we'll see.
kchenofan's computer is broken right now. This is her fridge. Now, you can leave a message, but say it slowly, so I can write it on a post-it note and stick it to myself.
Why? Because the characters aren't characters, but symbols for ideas. The story isn't about feelings, it's political allegory.
Not all good books are fodder to be turned into theatre or movies.
What will you suggest next? A musical based on Schopenhauer's Über die Grundlage der Moral? Well, it might be a Fringe hit - meaning 25 people adore it and post every day that it should move to Broadway.
So people should feel dumb because they didn't like the OP's idea?
kchenofan's computer is broken right now. This is her fridge. Now, you can leave a message, but say it slowly, so I can write it on a post-it note and stick it to myself.