By Christopher Pike.
It's a trilogy about a gal who died, and how her spirit stayed to find out who killed her. Interesting read that vaguely mentioned chakra. The repeat of reptilian-like aliens (lizard-ish) being the "negative form" stopping the enlightening of human. Again, signs of Buddhist teaching about being "someone to no-one to everyone" and just enjoying oneself o sth.
interesting light read. the short stories inside are quite note-worthy.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Monday, October 17, 2011
The House of Dolls
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.
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.
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...
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