Recently I read
'All the Bright Places' and happened to love it. As I finished it, I thought
I'd just google the list of all the places but I was surprised to find nothing.
So, I'm going to list down all the places in Indiana wandered by Violet and
Finch in this great novel. This post isn't a review. If you want a review, you
can check it out here.
1.
Hoosier Hill.
The first wandering is on the top most point in
Indiana which is the Hoosier Hill. It stands at a height of 1257 feet. There isn't any great view but it's a landmark.
2. The Bookmobile Park:
This
can't be included under any landmark as it's just a moving library. I loved
how it's placed in the novel though, giving it a kind of an antique look. This
is how it looks like.
Outside. |
Inside. |
3. Before I Die ___:
This
was just some place where 'Before I Die' was written and passersby were supposed
to write something which they wanted to do before they die. I loved how Violet
and Finch wrote so many things without any second thought. That huge blackboard
might look something like this.
4. Bookmarks:
This
is just like another book store which isn't a place of significance to anyone
unless you love books.
5.
Purina Tower:
This
tower is mentioned many times throughout the story, I had imagined a tall tower
which emanated romance and peace but instead in reality it's just a normal
building-like structure.
6. Kramer:
I
completely forgot what this place was about. I have included it just as it is
mentioned in the book.
7.
Backyard Roller coasters:
John
Ivers' backyard rollercoasters were really the coolest thing. When I searched,
I was surprised that they exist. Human imagination and innovation can reach any
bound.
John Ivers. |
Blue Flash. |
Blue Too. |
8. Blue Hole:
This
is the most significant place in the story where their love story begins and
ends. Blue Hole is basically a bottomless pit of water. I couldn't get any good
pictures about this. Instead, here is a picture of a Blue Hole in Bahamas.
9. Milltown, Shoe Tree:
This
is a place where people leave their shoes hanging on a tree. I had pictured it to be something more colourful and exciting but this is the real view.
10. World's largest ball of paint:
This
is a rather interesting thing to do. It started with a genius idea of how many
layers of paints can a tiny ball handle. It still goes on and I loved this
place. It may not be the most thrilling adventure but it sure is a weird
amusement to look for.
11. Pendleton Pike Drive In:
This is where there was graffiti all over the place. I could neither get a
specific picture about this nor any graffiti.
12.
Ultraviolet Apocalypse:
It's
a really great place in Munster, Indiana. It has Our Lady of Mount Carmel
monastery which is really worth watching. I found these exact words which are
in the novel and some more photos.
14. Taylor Prayer Chapel:
This
is the last place mentioned in the book. This is the place where Violet gets
Finch's letter and the story ends. It's a roadside tiny church.
This novel taught me that even though some places are uncommon or
unusual, you should see the beauty in them. The rarest and even ugliest things
need to be shined brightly though the ink. It was a great experience wandering
through Indiana with Finch and Violet.
(Credits to the images go their creators. All are taken from Google.)
What a neat idea! I haven't read the book but I love the thought of exploring landmarks from books that I have read. Very cool.
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Traci
Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book so much, and I love that you did exactly what I was looking for. I feel like I need to go see these places. The impact of this book is just incredible. Thanks for all the pics and info!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? I'd have done the same thing if I lived anywhere near Indiana. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteI am from Canada and wanted to verify whether the places in the book really existed (backyard roller coasters ? ! ). Thanks for doing all the work and enhancing a great novel.
ReplyDeleteThansk you!!! It´s so wonderful and lovely <3 Is to amazing look the real places. i'm thrilled! Thank you again!!!
ReplyDeleteOmg! Thank you so much for this, it means a lot ❤
ReplyDeleteHi Aish, do you mind if I use your photos for a book trailer? For grad school - school librarian class.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Amy
nice post
ReplyDeleteThe before I die wall is in Elkhart Indiana, if I remember correctly!!
ReplyDeleteThe movie was AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteKramer stands a shell of a hotel where Elvis Marlon Monroe and other stars once stayed at. It's close to my home town so is Dan Patch which is a famous horse.
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