I guess what led to me writing 'Holes' was having moved to Texas in 1991, and it was sort of my reaction to Texas. Louis Sachar guessholelead Change image and share on social
With 'Holes' I was troubled that there weren't very many female characters. I tried to put them in where I could. But the setting didn't lend itself to girls. Louis Sachar characterfemalegirl Change image and share on social
I think of a book and a play, or a book and a movie, as two separate things - I don't think of it as my novel having a new life. Louis Sachar booklifemovie Change image and share on social
My parents played bridge, and I remember being fascinated watching them. I sometimes got a chance to sit in on a hand, which I loved. But then I didn't actually play on my own for about 30 years. Louis Sachar bridgechancefascinate Change image and share on social
I'm an avid bridge player. I usually go to the local bridge club three or four times a week. I've always been a game-player, and I think bridge is one of the greatest games ever invented. It's too bad that not many young people play it any more. Louis Sachar avidbadbridge share on social