It Ends With Us Book Review

Very nice book. Somehow it made you cling to it from the beginning. It's about physical abuse by your spouse. Women should really read this book. Having been in a marriage myself, it reall gives me a perspective over the real situation. A man is obviously more powerful than women. We have voice to loud we can fight them. But they used their power and strength to shut us up. And that is really not fair. If i ever got myself into that kind of situation i would definitely throw him out of the door.

[Book Review] The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor

 

Goodreads rating: 3.8

I didn't finish this book. Maybe i have no right to leave a review. But, still i want to leave a critism on this work. The first page already leaves you yawning.

Then, the next pages makes me frown and angry. Why introduce so many characters at the beginning of a book??

This book is so freaking boring. Sorry.

Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman Review

 

Its a VERY good book! It makes lots of sense. You can relate, and so far, i think all the methods he teach in the books sounds useful.

You can make correction on your kids behaviour. Be it a kid, or a teenager, Dr. Leman has answer to everything. From spoiled brat kind of kid to a rebellious kid/teenager. There's a fix to all of them. It's a very good read. Knowledge in every words and pages! I truly have learned a lot from him.

I rate it 5 stars out of 5.

Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy Review

Whether you're pregnant or not, this book will give you a good laugh. Its not a book with full guide about pregnancy. In this book she tells you about her experience of carrying a baby for 9 months. And how someone as hot as her, needs to change from wearing G-string all her life into going for wearing granny panties.

This book is not boring. That i can guarantee you. In fact you'll be reading fast and loyal because you want to find out what happen when she give birth. I did finish this book. And i want others to read this too. Especially women who are pregnant for the first time.

I'll rate this book 8 out of 10.

Mockingjay by Suzzane Collins

It took me a whole day to finish this. To some extent, it kind of bores me. It has too much actions. And maybe it was just me who don't like exaggerated actions. But it's not exaggerated. It's just how you explain things. But again, maybe it was just me, who don't like actions.

Even so, i really liked the scene when Finnick and Katniss and others had dinner in the dining hall. Where they laughed about the turtle swimming off with Finnick's hat. And Peeta joined them. I liked it the best. I don't know why. There were some warmth to it. In the hardships, they stole some times to hear stories and laugh.

The ending is very dissapointing even though in the end, Katniss chose to be with Peeta because Gale didn't coming back for her. I don't know. I have a lot of dissapointments on this book. Like, when Katniss were traumatized by all the wars of physical condition and mental disorientation. There were no one besides her. Not even her mother! I kept wishing for Peeta or Gale to show up. But Katniss will always be on her own.

I mean, the war itself is already full of darkness. And why should they add more darkness to it? I was waiting for warm touches from some of the characters. To add a little bit of emotions towards the ending. But there were none. So it ended up flat and emotionless.

This book failed to bring ups and downs in my emotion like the second book does. So i can't rate it high. ):

My rating: 2 1/2 stars.

The best book from this series would be Catching Fire. From this point, i'm sure i'm gonna continue reading it again and again.

Catching Fire by Suzzane Collins

 

When i first read it. I thought it was boring. Cos i just realized that i want Katniss to be with Peeta. But, the writer keeps giving hints about how Katniss love Gale. And they even kissed.

While Peeta was left alone. And he was like, neutralized himself from all the feelings and try to stay normal because he knows that Katniss didn't love him.

So, it started with frustration to me. But as the Quarter Quell started. They were requiered to go back into the arena with other victors from the past. Things get better. They even sleep together so Katniss won't be haunted by nightmares in her sleep.

I love every twists in this book. About them going into the arena. How Peeta would die for Katniss. And Katniss just kept thinking of Peeta's priority throughout the game. Just to get him out alive. And also, the surprise when Peeta's been interviewed. They told people that they were married in secret. And Katniss is pregnant with his child.

Finnick Odair is another character to love. Because he was described as a very pretty boy. And seductive, which i think is funny. And also Beetee and Wiress. And not to forget Mags. Pity her. Oh, i heard Chris Colfer will play Finnick's role in the movie. Is it true? I think it's okay because Chris is such a pretty boy himself. And why not?

All i can say is, as soon as i finished this book, i went to the Mocingjay immediately. But as always... the introduction is very slow and boring...

Even though Catching Fire makes me feel good reading it. But, it was such a dissapointment that in the end, Peeta get caught by the Gamemakers. And Katniss is under Gale's care. Now i'm afraid the author would make Katniss marry Gale. Cos i really love Peeta.

If it was destined for Gale and Katniss to be together in the end, i don't know how to bear with dissapointment. I just don't know. ):

The Hunger Games Book Review

I've just finished reading this book. Well, all i can say is, it's beyond expectation!

It took me almost a year to get my hands on this. It's not convincing at all! I mean, look at the cover. Isn't it looks serious, very adult, hardtodigest, boring kinda book? So, to find it as the most read book on the Goodreads really shocked me. I didn't have any intention to read it all. Though i know this must be the next big thing after Twilight. And i really thought to myself, if someone turned it into a movie, then only i will go watch it.

But later, i heard that this popular book on Goodreads is premierring. I did tried to get it into my business. I checked them on the Wikipedia, read, what it's all about. But then i was really sure i will never ever read it. Cos it has something to do with 'war'. The killing and all that. I don't like that kinda stuff.

Even when i went to cinema, i didn't even consider checking their showing time. But, i just focus on Titanic 3D instead! And even Wrath of the Titans got a bit of attention from me... *sigh*

A couple of days ago, i don't know what had possessed me. I came across this audiobook on Youtube, read by McCormick. So i was tempted enough to download. I thought it'd be cool to listen to audiobooks while knitting.

But i tell you what, things got serious that i finally focused on the reading alone! I finished the first part of audiobook and switched to reading it in my mobile.

I liked the herbs, remedies, goats, cheese, hunting, snares stuff. And also how Gale calls her Catnip. I also liked the fact that Katniss and Peeta were 'related' from the bread part when she was a kid. And the fact that they both knew about it but kept silence about it until the games get serious.

I really thought i'd rate it 4 stars. But as soon as i finished reading it, i found myself craving for more. You know, when i read something, and i get that feeling, then i know it's a FIVE star book.

The one touched the inner part of my heart the most is when Peeta knew that Katniss was pretending all this time, while everything he did was sincerely from his naive heart. All the kisses, all the speeches about eating the poisonous berries at the end of show etc. They were all just lies, i kinda feel dissapointed for him. And as the book ends, i crave for more stories from them.

So now i have the 2nd and the 3rd. I'm gonna be away reading it.

Japanese Writers / Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

I've been reading lately. Lot of works. From Japanese mostly ^^

Tabitha Suzuma... and Haruki Murakami.




Tabitha Suzuma - Forbidden. What i can say about this particular work is - it must be inspired from a movie. It's one of my favourite movies - Nobody Knows. I wish to leave a comment in the Goodreads section and see what others say about this.



Haruki Murakami - I've been reading his works from last year. And it was actually been promoted by my famous lecturer - Lim Swee Tin. I don't know if he was just started reading Murakami's work or what, but he mentioned about reading Sputnik Sweetheart in a train and being ashamed of the cover.

I assumed that's the first time he read the book. About Murakami's other works - i dont know.
Well, he's a great writer, no way he never read the books of Murakamis.

Because of the thoughts (my famous lecturer only just began knowing Murakami's works) i had this feeling... lucky. i felt so lucky for having this chance to know about this writer. Murakami is a great writer. So great. I love the way he used similes in his works. It's just wonderful.
I'm currently reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. Even the title is epic enough. ^^

I remembered a part of the book mentioning a comparation made by him. Saying that it's not as easy as picking up the prettiest rose in the garden to be presented for granny. How cool is that?
My absolute favourite is Sputnik Sweetheart. I can read it every day. Every minute, every second and wouldnt get tired of the style of his writing. - Well, that's because that's the only book i get hold on till the end. I've read Kafka on The Shore. But i dont really like it. But i LOVE the scenes and the ideas. Like - meeting a girl on a bus. Running away from home (that kind of adventure), and living in a library. Well it can be related to myself cos all my life, I've always loved library. All my adoloscence years have been spent in libraries. Borrowing lots of books from libraries in school. And even when i entered universities, my favourite places were libraries. I can't describe how i love libraries. It's the biggest pleasure of my life and i wish i could still use all those libraries that i've left. They were all wonderful. I've met most of my favourite books there - books that i cannot afford to own.

About the story Forbidden, i've never thought there could be a writer copying works from a movie. I do gave a thought about that but i just never thought they're existed. Now i've seen it for myself. Read it for myself. So i know it's normal to be inspired by your favourite movie. My review on that book would be - it's disturbing. Loving your own brother. it's disturbing. Maybe because i've watched the movie, so i keep having these images of Akira and Kyoko. In love? Making out? It's pretty repulsive because in the movie, they were genuinely siblings. But to be honest in the first time i watched the appearance of Kyoko, i do hope - how wonderful it would be if Kyoko and Akira can be in relationships. So maybe it's a satisfction for Miss Suzuma. To see both of them in love. And in that sense, i can feel the satisfaction myself. For those whhose longing to see Kyoko and Akira in love, then you should read this book.

The Kids in Nobody Knows

Akira

Kyoko

Apart of all that, it was definitely a great book. It was very well writeen. It amazes me in every way. Even made me fall in love with Lochan's style. His masculinity. He's a pure man. I don't know how Miss Suzuma did this, but she's amazing at describing being a man (in Lochan's point of view). All this time, i always thought, a woman can never write 1st point of view as a man. Because one day it'll end up sounding like a girl. Sissy. But Miss Suzuma did it very well. It's just like what a man feels. Ignorance of a man. Simple thoughts of man. It's juat amazing. And whenever it comes to Maya's point of view, Miss Suzuma can switch the mood into being deep-thought, sensitive, a-bit-carried-away-with-emotions, well that's how girls are, right? All i can say is i will always make her writing as a reference. In line with Murakami's style of simile writing.

I'm so thankful of having this chance to read these wonderful books.
It made me think that Japanese brains are amazing. I've loved Hayao Miyazaki. Then i love Haruki Murakami. Now i love Tabitha Suzuma.