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[[File:OTH.jpg|thumb|212px|Lucas' first book. ]]'''''An Unkindness of Ravens''''' is the novel written by [[Lucas Scott]]. The book was a large success and made Lucas known as an author. The first person Lucas gave his book to was [[Glenda Farrell]], and this was followed by [[Peyton Sawyer]] and the rest of his friends. However, it is believed [[Karen Roe]] first found the book to get an edition bound ready for his graduation. The book was later recognized by director [[Julian Baker]]. It was eventually brought into production for an unsuccessful [[An Unkindness of Ravens (film)|film of the same name]] that never made it into production. It was later turned into a television series by [[Julian Baker]].
 
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'''''An Unkindness of Ravens''''' was a first novel by [[Lucas Scott]]. The book was a major success and garnered Lucas widespread recognition as an accomplished author. The first person Lucas presented a copy of his book to was classmate [[Glenda Farrell]], followed shortly thereafter by [[Peyton Sawyer]] and the rest of his friends. However, it is also possible that his mother, [[Karen Roe]], was the first to discover the book, as she had an edition bound as a graduation present for him.
==Plot==
 
The content of the book consisted of the events he encountered during his high school life. The book follows the life of [[Lucas Scott]] including his love life with both [[Brooke Davis]] and [[Peyton Sawyer]], the friendship between himself and [[Haley James Scott]], the close relationships he forms between his mother [[Karen Roe]] and half brother [[Nathan Scott]], as well as chronicling the final years of [[Keith Scott]] and the rise and fall of his evil father, [[Dan Scott]].
 
   
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Noticed by [[Julian Baker]], the novel eventually went into production for an unsuccessful [[An Unkindness of Ravens (film)|film adaptation]] that never made it past production. However, Julian later revisited the idea and developed a [[Ravens (TV series)|television series]] around the novel and the diary of [[Brooke Davis]].
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==Plot==
 
===Basis===
 
===Basis===
The book is based on Lucas' real life and the book chronicles his final two years of high school, the emotions he felt, and the hopes and dreams of himself, as well as his fellow students. It is overall based on his love life with his high school girlfriend and future wife [[Peyton Sawyer]].
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''An Unkindness of Ravens'' was based on Lucas's real-life experiences and chronicled his final two years of [[Tree Hill High School|high school]]. He recounted his own personal emotions and the hopes and dreams of himself and fellow students. The novel was notable for its recollection of the love triangle between [[Lucas Scott]] and best friends [[Brooke Davis]] and [[Peyton Sawyer]], the latter of whom served as the main female protagonist and primary love interest.
The book was written during his years at high school, written as they happened and written exactly how he felt at the time. Lucas kept writing during his hook ups and break ups with his girlfriends, even during harder times, such as the death of his [[Keith Scott|uncle]] and happier times such as the birth of his half brother's child and win of the State Championship. The book was published by first time publisher [[Lindsey Strauss]]. She believed in the book and the pair took on the book together, editing it into a success and eventually forming a relationship together.
 
   
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Edited by [[Lindsey Strauss]], whom Lucas would become engaged to, the book also chronicled the relationship between his half-brother, [[Nathan Scott]], and his best friend, [[Haley James]]. Other aspects of his life that were translated into the novel was his relationship with his [[Dan Scott|estranged father]], the tragic death of [[Keith Scott|his uncle]], and the simultaneous births of [[Jamie Scott|his nephew]] and his [[Lily Roe Scott|half-sister and cousin]].
===Further Production===
 
The novel was so successful that it caught the attention of [[Julian Baker]]. He convinced Lucas to begin producing it as a [[An Unkindness of Ravens (film)|film]]. Although the production seemed to be going well, with Lucas writing the playscript and working collaboratively with the [[Adam Reese|director]], the film was unsuccessful and failed to meet completion in the production process.
 
   
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==Adaptations==
Julian later revives the screenplay idea for ''Ravens ''as a television series, which gets the green light from Hollywood. Shooting begins for ''Ravens'' in the series finale.
 
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===Film===
 
The novel was successful enough that it caught the attention of [[Julian Baker]]. He convinced Lucas to begin producing it as a [[An Unkindness of Ravens (film)|film]]. Although the production seemed to be going well, with Lucas writing the script and working collaboratively with the director [[Adam Reese]], the film was unsuccessful and failed to meet completion in the production process.
   
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===Television===
Lucas's novel was followed by his second novel, ''[[The Comet (novel)|The Comet]]''. Although this novel was not as successful as his original, Lucas has become a well known author.
 
 
Julian later revived the screenplay idea in the form of a television series, titled ''[[Ravens (TV series)|Ravens]]'', which gets the green light from Hollywood. Shooting for ''Ravens'' begins in the [[One Tree Hill (episode)|series finale]] and is a successful series during the time jump.
   
 
Lucas's novel was followed by a second, ''[[The Comet (novel)|The Comet]]''. Although this novel was not as successful as his original, Lucas maintained his status as a well-known author.
==Extracts==
 
   
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==Excerpts==
 
*"Lucas, I’m so proud of you, your words are wonderful. Don’t be afraid to share them with the world, follow through and finish this. Remember, there is a tide in the affairs of men.’ It’s Julius Caesar."
 
*"Lucas, I’m so proud of you, your words are wonderful. Don’t be afraid to share them with the world, follow through and finish this. Remember, there is a tide in the affairs of men.’ It’s Julius Caesar."
**The message written in the first bound edition of the novel, written by [[Karen Roe]] and given to [[Lucas Scott]] as a present for graduating high school
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**The message was written in the first bound edition of the novel, written by [[Karen Roe]] and given to [[Lucas Scott]] as a present for graduating high school.
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*"She was fiercely independent, [[Brooke Davis]]. Brilliant and beautiful and brave. In two years, she had grown more than anyone I had ever known. Brooke Davis is going to change the world someday, and I’m not sure she even knows it."
 
*"She was fiercely independent, [[Brooke Davis]]. Brilliant and beautiful and brave. In two years, she had grown more than anyone I had ever known. Brooke Davis is going to change the world someday, and I’m not sure she even knows it."
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*"Suddenly, it was as if the roar of the crowd, the echo of the final buzzer, the cheers of my teammates were all sounding from a thousand miles away. And what remained in that bizarre, muffled silence was only Peyton, the girl whose art and passion and beauty had changed my life. At that moment, my triumph was not a state championship, but simple clarity. The realization that we had always been meant for each other and every instinct to the contrary had simply been a denial of the following truth. I was now, and would always be, in love with [[Peyton Sawyer]]."
 
*"Suddenly, it was as if the roar of the crowd, the echo of the final buzzer, the cheers of my teammates were all sounding from a thousand miles away. And what remained in that bizarre, muffled silence was only Peyton, the girl whose art and passion and beauty had changed my life. At that moment, my triumph was not a state championship, but simple clarity. The realization that we had always been meant for each other and every instinct to the contrary had simply been a denial of the following truth. I was now, and would always be, in love with [[Peyton Sawyer]]."
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*"Chapter Three. Peyton Sawyer is destined for greatness. Actually, she already is great. Because Peyton Sawyer has a thing called integrity. And nothing or no one is ever going to change that."
 
*"Chapter Three. Peyton Sawyer is destined for greatness. Actually, she already is great. Because Peyton Sawyer has a thing called integrity. And nothing or no one is ever going to change that."
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*"And in that moment he realized it’s not what you are or who you are, but who they allow you to be"
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*"And in that moment he realized it’s not what you are or who you are, but who they allow you to be."
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
   
*The novel's title, ''An Unkindness of Ravens'', is first quoted by [[Lucas]] to [[Haley]] in [[Pilot]] and later in Lucas' closing voiceover in [[The Games That Play Us]]
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*The novel's title, ''An Unkindness of Ravens'', is first quoted by [[Lucas]] to [[Haley]] in [[Pilot]] and later in Lucas' closing voiceover in ''[[The Games That Play Us]].''
 
*During the years between her separation from [[Lucas]] and her return to Tree Hill, [[Peyton Sawyer]] bought a copy of the book everytime she saw it. She stopped buying them not long after returning home, after discovering Lucas and [[Lindsey]] were engaged. She then burned her entire collection.
 
*During the years between her separation from [[Lucas]] and her return to Tree Hill, [[Peyton Sawyer]] bought a copy of the book everytime she saw it. She stopped buying them not long after returning home, after discovering Lucas and [[Lindsey]] were engaged. She then burned her entire collection.
*It is believed the first four seasons of ''One Tree Hill'' catalogues the content of the book
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*It is believed the first four seasons of ''One Tree Hill'' catalogues the content of the book.
 
*[[Rachel]] and [[Lucas]]'s [[Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends|encounter on the River Court]] was written into the novel, and can be found on page 88. {{crossref/7x03}}
 
*[[Rachel]] and [[Lucas]]'s [[Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends|encounter on the River Court]] was written into the novel, and can be found on page 88. {{crossref/7x03}}
*Julian's idea to revive ''Ravens ''as a television series instead of a movie is reminiscent of Mark Schwahn's decision to make a television series out of the original One Tree Hil plot elements instead of a two-hour feature film, which was his first idea.
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*Julian's idea to revive ''Ravens ''as a television series instead of a movie is reminiscent of Mark Schwahn's decision to make a television series out of the original ''One Tree Hill ''plot elements instead of a two-hour feature film, which was his first idea.
 
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Revision as of 06:05, 16 December 2015


An Unkindness of Ravens was a first novel by Lucas Scott. The book was a major success and garnered Lucas widespread recognition as an accomplished author. The first person Lucas presented a copy of his book to was classmate Glenda Farrell, followed shortly thereafter by Peyton Sawyer and the rest of his friends. However, it is also possible that his mother, Karen Roe, was the first to discover the book, as she had an edition bound as a graduation present for him.

Noticed by Julian Baker, the novel eventually went into production for an unsuccessful film adaptation that never made it past production. However, Julian later revisited the idea and developed a television series around the novel and the diary of Brooke Davis.

Plot

Basis

An Unkindness of Ravens was based on Lucas's real-life experiences and chronicled his final two years of high school. He recounted his own personal emotions and the hopes and dreams of himself and fellow students. The novel was notable for its recollection of the love triangle between Lucas Scott and best friends Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, the latter of whom served as the main female protagonist and primary love interest.

Edited by Lindsey Strauss, whom Lucas would become engaged to, the book also chronicled the relationship between his half-brother, Nathan Scott, and his best friend, Haley James. Other aspects of his life that were translated into the novel was his relationship with his estranged father, the tragic death of his uncle, and the simultaneous births of his nephew and his half-sister and cousin.

Adaptations

Film

The novel was successful enough that it caught the attention of Julian Baker. He convinced Lucas to begin producing it as a film. Although the production seemed to be going well, with Lucas writing the script and working collaboratively with the director Adam Reese, the film was unsuccessful and failed to meet completion in the production process.

Television

Julian later revived the screenplay idea in the form of a television series, titled Ravens, which gets the green light from Hollywood. Shooting for Ravens begins in the series finale and is a successful series during the time jump.

Lucas's novel was followed by a second, The Comet. Although this novel was not as successful as his original, Lucas maintained his status as a well-known author.

Excerpts

  • "Lucas, I’m so proud of you, your words are wonderful. Don’t be afraid to share them with the world, follow through and finish this. Remember, there is a tide in the affairs of men.’ It’s Julius Caesar."
    • The message was written in the first bound edition of the novel, written by Karen Roe and given to Lucas Scott as a present for graduating high school.
  • "She was fiercely independent, Brooke Davis. Brilliant and beautiful and brave. In two years, she had grown more than anyone I had ever known. Brooke Davis is going to change the world someday, and I’m not sure she even knows it."
  • "Suddenly, it was as if the roar of the crowd, the echo of the final buzzer, the cheers of my teammates were all sounding from a thousand miles away. And what remained in that bizarre, muffled silence was only Peyton, the girl whose art and passion and beauty had changed my life. At that moment, my triumph was not a state championship, but simple clarity. The realization that we had always been meant for each other and every instinct to the contrary had simply been a denial of the following truth. I was now, and would always be, in love with Peyton Sawyer."
  • "Chapter Three. Peyton Sawyer is destined for greatness. Actually, she already is great. Because Peyton Sawyer has a thing called integrity. And nothing or no one is ever going to change that."
  • "And in that moment he realized it’s not what you are or who you are, but who they allow you to be."

Trivia

  • The novel's title, An Unkindness of Ravens, is first quoted by Lucas to Haley in Pilot and later in Lucas' closing voiceover in The Games That Play Us.
  • During the years between her separation from Lucas and her return to Tree Hill, Peyton Sawyer bought a copy of the book everytime she saw it. She stopped buying them not long after returning home, after discovering Lucas and Lindsey were engaged. She then burned her entire collection.
  • It is believed the first four seasons of One Tree Hill catalogues the content of the book.
  • Rachel and Lucas's encounter on the River Court was written into the novel, and can be found on page 88. ("Hold My Hand As I'm Lowered")
  • Julian's idea to revive Ravens as a television series instead of a movie is reminiscent of Mark Schwahn's decision to make a television series out of the original One Tree Hill plot elements instead of a two-hour feature film, which was his first idea.