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Book Review: THE TESTING by Joelle Charbonneau “It’s graduation...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:42:00 +0800

Book Review: THE TESTING by Joelle Charbonneau

“It’s graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she’ll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization. When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings (”Cia, trust no one”), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance—and sheer terror—await.” ~blurb from Amazon

I really enjoyed THE TESTING. Ms. Charbonneau‘s writing drew me in from the moment I read the prequel THE TESTING GUIDE. I seriously wanted to know what happens next. It was a well-executed plot; and with every bit of information I gather I wanted to go on and find out everything until it’s done.

I loved Cia right away. Youngest and the only girl among a brood of brothers. She’s crazy smart, level headed and disciplined. She is one of the best heroines I’ve ever read, which just proves that Ms. Charbonneau knows how to build her characters, and give each one a certain quality that is hard to forget.

Even the world building is fascinating. I get that this is a dystopian book, but some of the things mentioned in this recuperating world is simply amazing -they are inspiring and timely in this age of ours. As each scene was narrated, insights of how things came to be became something closer to home, and the way everything was smoothly mapped into place I can’t help but relate our present world into how we may become in the near future. Among the dystopian books I’ve read, I believe this one has the most relevance.

Many readers may worry and compare this with the rest of those dystopian series they have had. There is no arguing that this is also about a girl from a dystopian Earth, about challenges and adventures, about friendship and romance, about betrayal and survival. We’ve read it all before. All I am saying is that you give this one a chance, because THE TESTING maybe the BEST among the rest.

This book is coming out on June 4, 2013. You can still pre-order a copy via Amazon.

Rating: ★★★★★

To Houghton Mifflin and Netgalley, thank you for not letting me miss this great opportunity. I can’t wait to get my copy of INDEPENDENT STUDY.

PAGES OF HISTORY UNTOLD A Reflection on The History of Love by...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:25:00 +0800

PAGES OF HISTORY UNTOLD

A Reflection on The History of Love by Nicole Krauss

Once in a while, a certain novel will cross our path and it will capture us in a way that mere words will not suffice to describe how we felt after reading it. The History of Love is unbelievably strong; its wonders are beyond my capacity to convey. While reading the book, I remember how many times my eyes brimmed with tears, yet I remember beaming and laughing too. Such veritable diversity of emotions in one novel is oftentimes inexplicable.

“It is also true that sometimes people felt things and, because there was no word for them, they went unmentioned. The oldest emotion in the world may be that of being moved; but to describe it –just to name it- must have been like trying to catch something invisible.”

The story was brought about by a book entitled The History of Love, written by Leopold Gursky in his younger years. He wrote, “The first woman may have been Eve, but the first girl will always be Alma.” Inspired by his love for Alma Mereminski, this book was Leo’s most treasured work. When WWII invaded his hometown Slonim, located in Poland, both book and girl were lost to him.

“Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.”

At the age of 80, Leo strives hard to let people know that he exists. His invisibility to the world frightens him. He was afraid that he will die alone, soon, and no one will even know about it. His desperation to get attention everyday drove him to do some very outrageous feat. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, his book survived and has inspired loves and lives spanning through the decades.

“The moment had passed, the door between the lives we could have led and the lives we led had shut in our faces.”

The story unfolds through Leo’s memories moving back and forth in time, and through the perspective of three other characters. Among these three, it was Alma Singer’s perspective that directly parallels Leo’s accounts. After the untimely death of her father, Alma tried to bring balance back into her family’s life; she strongly believes that The History of Love is the key.

“The truth is the thing I invented so I could live.”

How the four perspectives will eventually converge into one is the great journey that the reader will have to take. The characters’ unraveling, their outlook in life, and inner strength created a focus that entraps the readers into reading on. The mystery of how the story culminates is the exhale that every reader will look forward to.

“At times I believed that the last page of my book and the last page of my life were one and the same, that when my book ended I’d end, a great wind would sweep through my rooms carrying the pages away, and when the air cleared of all those fluttering white sheets the room would be silent, the chair where I sat would be empty.”

I believe that in the hands of a lesser writer this story is but a jumble of words. Nicole Krauss is a master of language, a seamless weaver of plots, and vivid painter of characters. Each character has this sorrowful voice that leads us to heartbreaking truths, joyful discernment, and unexpected closures –such things that only a poignant novel can accomplish.

Rating: ★★★★★

Photo source: Reality Studio “At times I believed that the last...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:54:00 +0800

Photo source: Reality Studio

“At times I believed that the last page of my book and the last page of my life were one and the same, that when my book ended I’d end, a great wind would sweep through my rooms carrying the pages away, and when the air cleared of all those fluttering white sheets the room would be silent, the chair where I sat empty.”
― Nicole Krauss, The History of Love

A fiend for a fiend.

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:17:00 +0800

Have you ever wondered what inspired a writer to write a story? Was it from pure imagination or remarkable experience? In Bram Stoker’s case, what drove him to write about the most horrifying, most enigmatic, most evil villain that became the most monstrous of all time? James Reese provided a fictional answer of his own.

The Dracula Dossier is supposedly composed of a newly revealed collection of Bram Stoker’s journal, letters, and news clippings; which obviously is a nod to the Dracula novel’s structure. The collector pre-arranged this collection chronologically before sending them to a trusted writer. This collection offered a great insight into the fictional Stoker’s life, and detailed events that will eventually inspire him to write his renowned novel.

The narrative of the book spun a suspenseful tale of Stoker’s discovery and involvement in Jack the Ripper’s bloody career in London. Being a witless participant in a cult ritual, Stoker felt responsible and tracked down the criminal. The task proved to be both horrifying and taxing for him and his friends, not discounting the toll it imposed on the citizens of London.

I finished this book after stalling it for 2 months; because despite the cover line, after reading 150 pages, there was still no suspense going on. But going back to it was a must, “a half-read book is a half-finished love affair” after all. James Reese is no doubt a talented writer. He must have studied every inch of the Dracula, because he emulated Stoker’s writing so well, down to its Victorian theme. He made a good job of weaving non-fictional characters into the story, mapping them well into the era, which probably took a lot of research. Lastly, there were plenty of references that Dracula readers can undoubtedly pick up. What struck me most, during those first 150 pages, was Mr. T.M. Penfold. He was the character I wished to have the best ending in this story, and did not disappoint me.

What undid it for me (1) was the wait for the suspense to happen; (2) the ending was engineered to a point that it was already unbelievable; (3) the premise, Jack the Ripper as the inspiration simply devaluated the eeriness and immensity of Dracula.

Read this if you are an avid Bram Stoker fan; you like the supernatural; have patience with Victorian writings; like creepy stories; and doesn’t mind waiting things to happen.

Rating: 3½ stars

WARNING: Cute guy flagged your emails.

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:28:00 +0800

Lincoln is 28 years of age, cute, single, plays Dungeon n’ Dragons, and lives with his mom; which worries his sister Eve. Lincoln’s new job, however, requires him to filter company emails at a local newspaper. He sits all night reading through employees’ correspondents and sends them warnings if they violate company email policy. Although the job earns him good money, Lincoln hates this job.

Ergo. Therefore. Thus …He technically, ethically, had no reason to keep reading their e-mail. Lincoln had told himself all along that it was okay to do this job (that it was okay to be a professional snoop and a lurker) as long as there was nothing voyeuristic about it. As long as he didn’t enjoy the snooping and lurking.

Beth and Jennifer are best friends and co-workers at The Courier; they both know that their emails are being monitored but that didn’t stop them from emailing each other daily. Lincoln should have sent both of them a warning, he knows he should, but he was charmed by the ladies’ friendship… and the idea of Beth.

The story is alternately written in epistolary form showing the ladies’ witty emails for each other; and 3rd person narrative of Lincoln’s perspective. I think it was a pretty smart move from the author, it really captured my attention. I mean, who could resist falling for these people? The characters were developed beautifully, charming and believable; while the story was lighthearted and funny. This book is a breath of fresh air, I highly recommend it. I’m sure you’ll have as much fun as I did. Looking forward to more of Rainbow Rowell’s books.

Come on and shine, shine like a star...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:51:00 +0800

Stargirl Caraway is a phony -atleast that was what people are saying when she moved to Mica High in Arizona. What kind of name is Stargirl anyway? Her name reverberates throughout the hallways, and her acts were either applauded or disdained.

As much as it drains a lot of energy to act like the rest, it takes a lot of courage to be different. So much of what makes us who we are is caught in between. I read these books after my daughter’s insistence, which I did not regret at all. What I like most about these books is that both talked about what’s really important in life –putting effort in doing things that the norm dictates or doing good deeds because that what matters regardless of the society’s verdict.

These Jerry Spinelli books tackled the very heart of “being yourself.” Both Stargirl and its sequel Love, Stargirl were wonderful. Great books for transition age, I’m happy my daughter read these.

Conversation with my daughter:

Daughter: So, what do you think of Stargirl?

Me: She had a loser for a boyfriend.

Daughter: Oh, yeah, that.

Me: Good thing the first book was written from his POV.

Daughter: Why?

Me: Well, it just meant that he admits to being a loser.

Shine Like A Star by Aswad

Required Reading: February 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:36:00 +0800

Hey! Is it me, or January just flew us by? Well, we should keep on moving… good things ahead.

Back in the group, we have a “challenge” for the month of February.
Go right ahead, give it guess… *Ding, ding, ding, ding*
You got tha right! It’s Romance!
It’s that time of the year, after all, that we unleash our inner romantics.

But first, let us recap how my January Reading Challenge went:

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli 4/5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 3/5 stars
Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli 4/5 stars
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson 4/5 stars
No Strings Attached by Mina V. Esguerra 4/5 stars
Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin 4/5 stars
The Dracula Dossier: A Novel of Suspense by James Reese currently on page 250

For the February Challenge, I’ve chosen two aside from the F2F assigned book:

Dead Stars Paz Marquez Benitez (F2F)
The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan (challenge)
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (challenge)
The Last Prince of Atlantis by Leonard Clifton
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz (Lit award)
The Audition (Seraphina o.5) by Rachel Hartman (series)

As for The Dracula Dossier, I promise to finish it today or early tomorrow. ^.^)
I am hopeful that I will be able to finish these lot. So, give me a steady push buddies!

To view the list of people joining this challenge, check out Tina’s page.

Journal Galore

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:00 +0800

What prompted me to post this is Peter’s comment on his blog post. So please indulge my kinkiness here. (✿◠‿◠)

Below are the journals I had fun making for my hubby and me…

On this photo, those journals on top were supposed to be my travel journals. But I don’t plan to travel this year, so I gave one to my hubby and the other to my daughter, plus the CBTL journal (since I did not make any for her).

In the end, I am left with The Page Walker Journal, one Cartolina Postale Italiana Journal, and my good old refillable Starbucks Journal. Hopefully, those will suffice for the year.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:16:00 +0800

Written as a novella entitled ‘The Fireman’, Fahrenheit 451 is the fruit of Ray Bradbury’s hard work and patience with a rented library typewriter back in early ‘50s. For generations, readers have tried to interpret its message. Apparently, this book is not about book censorship, communism, or repression. Instead, this is about indulgence in technology. In television- to be more specific. According to Bradbury, television will make our brains mushy. If you have the 50th Anniversary Edition like I do, you will read as much from the Author’s afterword, coda and interview.

Bearing the author’s reason in thought while reading this, made me like the book. I just wish I read this sooner, back when giant wall LED televisions were not invented yet; super computers don’t exist; or cable internet was not yet conceived. For me, at this date, it was like reading a dystopian novel that is 60 decades late. Bradbury plainly refused to consider that technological progress is inevitable from the day that television was launch; and forgot to recognize that reading books will survive the generations, no matter what. Considering, the book somehow falls short of the punch it should deliver. Yet, the reader will not miss Bradbury’s satirical views on authority, and the way humans always deceive themselves

-how happiness was flippantly defined.

I can’t say if Bradbury was wrong with his conception decades ago, when he wrote this. Or maybe he was right; if he had not written this and people have not read it, we may have had a bad turnout. What I can say is that I grew up with both TV and books, so is my daughter, but our brains didn’t turn mushy. (I think!) The key, probably, resides in rearing children responsibly–exposing them equally to TV and books, teaching them which should be adopted from them, and which ones should be discarded.

(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)

I’ve read the book twice on print and listened to the audio version -first, because of curiosity; and second, for the TFG F2F13 discussion.

January 19, we met at Figaro Coffee in Emerald Avenue at 2pm. And yes, of course, I am late (hehehe). For which, I compensated by actively participating in the discussion (while eating). We had a lively discussion. I love discussing with this people. It was a pleasure learning from them. Kudos to Rollie for coming up with mind-provoking questions. A great way to start the year.

Right after, they indulgently posed for me. Posted the pictures on facebook.

Required Reading: January 2013

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:41:00 +0800

Know those times when life gets in the way? Well, life and I are having a huge stare down at the moment. It happens. (-̮̮̃•)۶ Sorry for plowing into my reading without posting this first.

As promised, I will post my monthly reading list. The best way to do that is to join the Required Reading challenge. This challenge is hosted by Tina of One More Page, joined by other bookish friends. Basically, we are to pick books following a said theme (or not, still our call), and do our best to finish those before the current month ends.

This are the rules:

Books chosen for the challenge should be in the current TBR pile as of the month of the Required Reading post. So if you decided to join at March, the books you choose for the month should be in your TBR pile as of February.
Galleys and ARCs can be included.
Posting reviews aren’t necessary (but don’t you want that out of the way, too?).
I’ll be posting a theme every month but you don’t have to follow that. You can choose a theme for yourself if you want to — what’s important is the books that you put there are books that you want to get to reading.
Lastly: have fun. If you don’t finish a book, it’s okay! If you finish it, then…feel free to reward yourself with something. Like a new book. :D

Fair enough rules, right? Without further ado, here are my books for the month… Wish me luck… *crossing fingers*!

Stargirl and Love, Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli. Both were reading challenges from my daughter since last year, and she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Good thing Stargirl was a literary winner, which fell nicely into my personal reading challenge.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The TFG F2F book of the month. I’ve read this before, but there was no harm in rereading it and join the on line discussion. Support, support!
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson. If you know me, you know I love Alex Cross, he’s one of the series’ I avidly follow. The next one’s cover was already out, so I really have to finish this.
No Strings Attached by Mina V. Esguerra. My pledge to support Philippine Literature by reading one a month. Besides, Mina is a TFG friend, so it’s a good idea to start this year with one of her books.
The Dracula Dossier by James Reese. A left over from last year. It was practically shouting at me from the shelf… “Finish me! Finish me, you sloth!”
Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin. Another series I’m following. It’s been a long time since I last clasp hands with Ms. Franklin.

Join the list for this challenge:

Tina of One More Page

Monique of marginalia

Maria of Reading Is The Ultimate Aphrodisiac

Tricia of In Lesbians With Books

Alexa of Code Name Blue

Angus of Book Rhapsody

Bennard of The Book Hooligan

Lynai of It’s a Wonderful Bookworld

2012’s Last Hurrah!

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:36:00 +0800

Have you ever given into clinginess? Sometimes it’s a good thing to do so.

December 29, some TFG friends decided to meet up at the Ayala Triangle in Makati for the lights and sound display. We officially called these meet-ups as HOHOL (hang-out, hang-out lang). Then again, we made that up to fill the gap between F2Fs. If I have not said it before, then let me say it now and you may quote me -we’re a clingy lot. (♥♥,)

Evidences of our clinginess are:

1. Our willingness to brave the awful Christmas season traffic;

2. We adopt even when tired and sleep-deprived;

3. We are willing to wait for others to arrive even if they are hours late;

4. We tweet, text, and send private messages to each other from across the table;

5. Our clinginess compels us to stay together until the wee hours of the morning hopping from one store to another.

Please don’t take us the wrong way. The Filipino Group is a serious book club, we seriously discuss books, and we seriously wanted to cling to each other for a long long time. (✿◠‿◠)

A Blessed New Year everyone!

TFG 2012 Christmas Party

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:07:00 +0800

You may consider this as late submission. It is, really. Twenty (20) days, thirteen (13) hours, and seven (7) minutes late. But, you see I have to wait until I descend from euphoria and shake off some of the clinginess before I can properly write this.

December 15, 2012 is TFG’s last F2F for the said year, and the book chosen was Charlieand the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. It was also our book club’s Christmas Party. The event was really thematic; we have loot bags, party hats, and masks waiting on our tables, plus chocolates and candies everywhere. No one can deny that the electricity of excitement was shooting in every direction, and we felt nothing but love for each other.

The discussion was not hurried, but yes, it was short to give way to the much awaited party to commence. Instead of the traditional stockings, we hanged ecobags to hold all the goodies we’re about to receive. And, I have to say, I am really happy, grateful, and blessed for the gifts I received.

The party was a huge success. Applaud and gratitude must go to the people who sweated and stressed themselves to make the party beyond possible. Our heartfelt appreciation to all, who took time and attended the party. Thank you to all the newbies, who braved their first F2F, I hope to see more of them on the next ones. Everybody’s presence was the essence of fun. It is needless to say that I love these people dearly. They have added spice into my life, and my 2012 would not have been complete without their variant flavors into it.

I wish each and everyone the love, peace, and success 2013 can profoundly offer. And, to our dear and humble book club, I pray for God’s peace and speed ahead. May the love and hope we share among us keep us banded together through all the trials ahead and always.

"There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away, Nor any coursers like a page Of prancing..."

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:46:00 +0800

“There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!”

- ~Emily Dickinson

Best Reads of 2012

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:44:00 +0800

There were plenty of reasons to be thankful for,listing up the Best Reads for 2012 is just a start…

and I’ve surprised myself by liking books outside of my preferred genres.

1. The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafón;

2. Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel by Robin Sloan;

3. Un Lun Dun by China Miéville;

4. First Among Sequels(Thursday Next, #5) by Jasper Fforde;

5. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green;

6. Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell;

7. Where Shadows Dance: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery and When Maidens Mourn: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery by C.S. Harris

8. The Infinity Affair (Covert-One, #8) by Kyle Mills

9. The Enchantress (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #6) by Michael Scott

10. The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien

11. Holy Fools by Joanne Harris

12. The Prophet (Graveyard Queen #3) by Amanda Stevens

13. After the Birthday Party by you guys

Some are even worth taking note of…

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker’s Guide, #2) by Douglas Adams

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

It’s a Mens World by Bebang Siy

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman

Death with Interruptions by José Saramago

Beasts by Joyce Carol Oates

84, Charing Cross Road / The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff

Off the Beaten Path: Stories of Place by 14 selected authors of The Nature Conservancy

TFG's Book of the Month for December: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:59:28 +0800

TFG's Book of the Month for December: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl:

Love this post! (>‿♥)

People who will read this review may ask -why is it that this...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:01:02 +0800

People who will read this review may ask -why is it that this book for kids is being reviewed by adults?

Before any confusion starts, let me be clear that this is a book for kids. It’s catching bright orange color will surely attract children instantly. The illustrations were brilliantly done, with intriguing fabled characters that will etch their unusual characteristics on the reader. And the book’s strongest feature is its profound lesson –a lesson not only kids will profit from but us adults as well.

Just recently, I’ve read a story over facebook about a pregnant lady who got confused in a big mall. Trolling her heavy laden grocery cart along, she tried to find a way to the basement parking lot without avail, since the bagger refused to assist her. Along her sojourn, confused and tired, a very unlikely person, who went out of his way, offered her help without expecting anything in return. Although the lady offered every kind of compensation, the Good Samaritan refused. This Good Samaritan, however, was recognized by the mall authorities after his story was liked and shared by lots of people on the said site.

This is what this book is all about –simple random acts of kindness. It’s very rare now adays, but we desperately need to rekindle this spirit in our community. And it is best to start reintroducing this to little children. Being kind is not all about being benevolent; it also means lifting our own spirit, it makes us feel better and a good model to others. Leading our life in new perspective starts with simple things.

Share the word, read the book.

Book Details:

ISBN: 9789719501428

Date read: July 30, 2012

Source: Advance copy

Rating: ★★★★

“…logic has nothing to do with truth, only with...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:04:00 +0800

“…logic has nothing to do with truth, only with premises.”

Apparently, the WORLD did not end today.
Then again, it’s still early to assume.
Anyways, whether the world will end today or not, I’ve read Beasts in no rush at all. The pages simply flew on their own accord. Quick and haunting!

Book Details:

ISBN: 0752858939 (ISBN13: 9780752858937)

Date read: December 12, 2012

Source: Purchased

Rating: ★★★★

Any diet that is to be considered balanced should include Literature in it.

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:54:26 +0800

fallsweethome:

I have spoken.

Exactly!

LIFE IS A THEME PARK thoughts on England England by Julian...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:20:00 +0800

LIFE IS A THEME PARK

thoughts on England England by Julian Barnes

I seemed to be jumping from one satirical novel to another this month. Maybe because there is something in English humour that freshen up my taste buds or washes away my reading hangover. Not that all English novels are satirical, but almost all the good ones are in my opinion.

“‘Pounds being the real thing, and dollars the replica, but after a while the real thing becomes the replica?’”

The book is divided into 3 parts. Upfront, it was about the commercialization of culture, tradition and history gone wrong. A broadening of how falsehood gains Top Dollars, Long Yen; and how reality suffered in the long run, compensated, and then rekindled.

”Cynicism is a very lonely virtue, you know.”

The story behind the theme park is Martha Cochrane’s long struggle with life’s fogs and false realities. Marred by her father’s abandonment in her early youth, she became petulant. As an adult, she was hired as a resident cynic, and run an island of make-believe. Until, reality slithered through her facade.

”The seriousness lay in celebrating the original image: getting back there, seeing it, feeling it.”

The crazy part: knowing life is strange, and even though it’s a struggle, it can get better. Acceptance and recuperation only happens with willingness, so it seems. England England is a great leap from reality, an erudite satire that will prod the reader to question views on happiness and contentment.

Book Details:

ISBN: 033038984X (ISBN13: 9780330389846)

Date read: November 24, 2012

Source: Purchased

Rating: ★★★★

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman It was extremely difficult not to...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:46:09 +0800

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman

It was extremely difficult not to shake my head, smile wryly, or laugh out loud most times while reading one of the best literary satire there is.

Book Details:

ISBN: 0060853980 (ISBN13: 9780060853983)

Date read: November 10 to 17, 2012

Source: Purchased

Rating: ★★★★