1955 novella by Ka-tzetnik 135633?
I remembered it as a very cruel story about the war.
But rereading it, it was rather short, with the "main point" of the story coming in rather late. It's supposedly based on a Jewish gal's diary about how she was sent to a sort of 'camp' where she had to whore herself to the German soldiers.
Not as good as I remember. But I guess its one of those that are supposed to be "classical". A bit disappointed. Some books are better left as a memory i guess.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Maledicte & Kings and Assassins
by Lane Robins
The first book was great. I love the character (who the book was titled after). Madly in love with her. But its my own preference for strong characters with biting wits. Just the way my best frenz mostly are.
The second book was... quite a letdown. But it made me think a lil, since it was rather political.
Overall, I think the first book was worth be pulling an all nighter, but the second book i regret spending excessive hours poring over it, in hope of finding Maledicte in it.
The first book was great. I love the character (who the book was titled after). Madly in love with her. But its my own preference for strong characters with biting wits. Just the way my best frenz mostly are.
The second book was... quite a letdown. But it made me think a lil, since it was rather political.
Overall, I think the first book was worth be pulling an all nighter, but the second book i regret spending excessive hours poring over it, in hope of finding Maledicte in it.
Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
It was one of the books that left strong impact on me back in high school. The story of a mentally challenged man made intelligent artificially. And then falling back to his original state. It was an overwhelming experience reading it.
Reread it recently... I understand some parts better now... But at the same time, it pales when I compare it against my impression of it. A lil too simple for my current state. Perhaps most good books are made to cater the general public to be successful.
Still one of the better books due to its idea. Should reread "Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 and 3/4" to make comparison. (my memory relates these two books together from the extensive reading i did back at my slacking days.
It was one of the books that left strong impact on me back in high school. The story of a mentally challenged man made intelligent artificially. And then falling back to his original state. It was an overwhelming experience reading it.
Reread it recently... I understand some parts better now... But at the same time, it pales when I compare it against my impression of it. A lil too simple for my current state. Perhaps most good books are made to cater the general public to be successful.
Still one of the better books due to its idea. Should reread "Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 and 3/4" to make comparison. (my memory relates these two books together from the extensive reading i did back at my slacking days.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Night's Cold Kiss
by Tracey O'Hara
Hmm, the review made it sound good. Its not a BAD work or anything. A lil heavy on the sex scenes. What i dont like about it is that she tended to repeat her lines. Even if its good, repeating it at least 3 times in your book, is kinda dumb.
Another fantasy story about slayer mating with vampire. And as usual the gal being the former. Damn. And she's "beautiful" with perfect chest n everything. I kinda prefer it when the gal was not exactly perfect so she'll be haunted by a lil insecurity. HAHA!
Not sth I recommend for ppl who dislike wasting time on a non-superb book =)
Hmm, the review made it sound good. Its not a BAD work or anything. A lil heavy on the sex scenes. What i dont like about it is that she tended to repeat her lines. Even if its good, repeating it at least 3 times in your book, is kinda dumb.
Another fantasy story about slayer mating with vampire. And as usual the gal being the former. Damn. And she's "beautiful" with perfect chest n everything. I kinda prefer it when the gal was not exactly perfect so she'll be haunted by a lil insecurity. HAHA!
Not sth I recommend for ppl who dislike wasting time on a non-superb book =)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Season of Passage
by Christopher Pike
One of his best novels, especially since its a lengthy piece of work. As usual, the story revolved the characters in two worlds, then finally showing the link between two diff "stories".
An unexpected story that was about vampire. But CP as always painted the villian as reptilian creatures. It would seem he really hates lizards.
One of his best novels, especially since its a lengthy piece of work. As usual, the story revolved the characters in two worlds, then finally showing the link between two diff "stories".
An unexpected story that was about vampire. But CP as always painted the villian as reptilian creatures. It would seem he really hates lizards.
Whisper of Death
by Christopher Pike
Another light read. Enjoy the shorter stories within. Dislike the end. It was too... typical of horror stories... Like a lame horror movie that ends with the monster's hand suddenly pushing outta the grave where it was supposed to have juz died.
Not exactly sth I would reread...
Another light read. Enjoy the shorter stories within. Dislike the end. It was too... typical of horror stories... Like a lame horror movie that ends with the monster's hand suddenly pushing outta the grave where it was supposed to have juz died.
Not exactly sth I would reread...
The Immortal
by Christopher Pike
Good plot. The first novel of CP I've read back when I was 13. As usual, a good story from a master of his field. Great juggling of the two worlds of the proagonist. Despite its minimal thickness, the plot ran well with good character development. A good book without wasting time.
Good plot. The first novel of CP I've read back when I was 13. As usual, a good story from a master of his field. Great juggling of the two worlds of the proagonist. Despite its minimal thickness, the plot ran well with good character development. A good book without wasting time.
The Double Eagle
by James Twining
The story jumps around the globe quite a bit. UK, France, even the Middle East. Fast paced. Another "who's the actual bad guy?" Characters felt too.. alienated? Not to say they're flat, but it would seem they only say/do things that are obviously needed for the plot, i.e. kinda like watching a movie, where every single thing they say must have a reason for being there... Not ideal for light reading if an airy story is unwanted. Plot wise... not exactly above average.
The story jumps around the globe quite a bit. UK, France, even the Middle East. Fast paced. Another "who's the actual bad guy?" Characters felt too.. alienated? Not to say they're flat, but it would seem they only say/do things that are obviously needed for the plot, i.e. kinda like watching a movie, where every single thing they say must have a reason for being there... Not ideal for light reading if an airy story is unwanted. Plot wise... not exactly above average.
Dead Simple
By Peter James
Who-did-it? that lacked the suspense. Cant say its brilliant, alto the twist towards the end made it a lil better. Not mind-blowing or anything. Perhaps there's juz too many characters with too lil useful insights on them.
Who-did-it? that lacked the suspense. Cant say its brilliant, alto the twist towards the end made it a lil better. Not mind-blowing or anything. Perhaps there's juz too many characters with too lil useful insights on them.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Twilight, and sequels
by Stephanie Meyer
The first time I read the book, I felt it was pretty shallow.
But re-reading proved that opinions could change over time. It could hardly compare to the classics, but it is undeniably good for general public. It is something most ppl could comprehend so I guess it achieved the purpose of being read by as much ppl as possible.
The plot is fairly simple, but the character development was quite nice. Very repetative author, but the fourth book was decent. Overall a good time killer. Tho I suspect the subject of vampire was the main lure.
The first time I read the book, I felt it was pretty shallow.
But re-reading proved that opinions could change over time. It could hardly compare to the classics, but it is undeniably good for general public. It is something most ppl could comprehend so I guess it achieved the purpose of being read by as much ppl as possible.
The plot is fairly simple, but the character development was quite nice. Very repetative author, but the fourth book was decent. Overall a good time killer. Tho I suspect the subject of vampire was the main lure.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Song of the Sound
by Adam Armstrong
A rather good novel in terms of the visual images it put in my mind, using just words. Nothing too complicated, as far as the plot is concerned. It's a casual way of describing how ppl relate to one another...
Its best part is how real it felt. It was like what could possibly be real. Nothing far-fetched like most Hollywood production these days.
A rather good novel in terms of the visual images it put in my mind, using just words. Nothing too complicated, as far as the plot is concerned. It's a casual way of describing how ppl relate to one another...
Its best part is how real it felt. It was like what could possibly be real. Nothing far-fetched like most Hollywood production these days.
Claudine
by Stephen King
It's about a car that sort of came alive. Could have been good, had it not been so long and... windy...
A let-down, since I expected more from the writer. Not recommendable.
It's about a car that sort of came alive. Could have been good, had it not been so long and... windy...
A let-down, since I expected more from the writer. Not recommendable.
Desperation
by Stephen King
As usual, a thick book to wade through. But undeniable hook. I could feel the horror, and despite its 700++ pages, it managed to hold me on most of the time. Put away-able, but hard :)
Dont remember the details, but goosebump automatically pops when I try to think of the book.
As usual, a thick book to wade through. But undeniable hook. I could feel the horror, and despite its 700++ pages, it managed to hold me on most of the time. Put away-able, but hard :)
Dont remember the details, but goosebump automatically pops when I try to think of the book.
Legacy of Silence
by Belva Plain
Quite a slow progress of the plot... Good for light/idle read. But a little too sad for my liking. A twist was expected, but the actual twist was mind-blowing.
Not too enjoyable.
But it managed to roughly write out the effect of decisions made on a few generations.
Quite a slow progress of the plot... Good for light/idle read. But a little too sad for my liking. A twist was expected, but the actual twist was mind-blowing.
Not too enjoyable.
But it managed to roughly write out the effect of decisions made on a few generations.
Secret Sins
by Stephanie Blake
Personally loved the character(s): Mara.
Entertaining enough for me to read again and again. Suspect its the lure of the character: Strong, Beautiful and Powerful.
Personally loved the character(s): Mara.
Entertaining enough for me to read again and again. Suspect its the lure of the character: Strong, Beautiful and Powerful.
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