Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

I used to like Bob Ong's books especially the first book, ABNKKBSNPLAKO?! but after Stainless Longganisa, Bob Ong's grasp on me began slipping away. I also love MacArthur; I think that one has the most sensible and serious story.

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin just did not make any redemption. Although I agree with the idea of exposing and at the same time offering an explanation for every points exposed of movie-making in the Philippines. I think he could have written it in his blog or something and I would have appreciate it. But not as a novel. Now, I am still thinking if I should buy Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan or just give up on Bob Ong works.

   

Para Kay B

Na-inlove ka na ba? Naging masaya ka ba o na-devastate?

Ang paniniwala ni Lucas ay 4 out of 5 ang nade-devastate ng pag-ibig. Ang opinyon naman ng mga karakter niya ay dinamay lang ni Lucas ang mga karakter niya dahil broken-hearted siya.

Naniniwala din ako na 4 out of 5 sa mga kwento dito ay totoo, tulad ng mga tomboy, ambisyosa o kahit pa ng maling pag-ibig. Bilib din ako sa imahinasyon ni Ricky Lee para maisip na merong manhid na lugar sa mundo na parati mo'ng matatagpuan basta't paikutin mo lang ang globe.

Naniniwala ako na ang librong ito ang magbibigay pag-asa sa isang broken-hearted, inspirasyon sa hindi pa nai-inlove, at para magpaka-totoo ang mga nagtatago ng kanilang totoo'ng pagkatao.

Sa huli, hindi lang kuwento nila Jordan o Sarah ang laman ng nobelang ito kundi pati kuwento ni Lucas na siyang "sumulat" ng istoryang ito. At oo, kuwento mo rin at kuwento ko.

   

Slumdog Millionaire

What do you "see" when you see a child scavenging from a trash can outside fastfood chains? Or when you see a child riding or travelling alone? What do you "see" when you see disabled children begging alms on the streets?

All of these and more were experienced by the hero of this fairy tale, Ram Mohammad Thomas. Who would have thought that this orphan, who's living in the slums, scavenges food, robs, and is only a waiter with no formal education, will win in a quiz show? And it is with this curiosity and doubt that unfolded his life-story that will leave you literally breathless.

One thing that this novel has proven is that undeniably, experience really is the best teacher. Without the hardships that Ram had experienced, he would not have met the people who taught him ways of life, and lead him to the experiences that had won him one billion rupees. I am also at awe of Ram's generosity for giving back the blessing and sharing it with the people whom he loves so dearly.

I'm so glad that Slumdog Millionaire did not disappoint me. I have been meaning to read this book back when the movie was shown, but it just sort of slipped out of my mind. When copies of this book are of abundance again in the bookstore I frequent, I was encouraged to buy it, after a long, long time. But I was also hesistant because I was afraid that it might disappoint me. But of course, I eventually gave in. After the first few pages, I was a little skeptic still, but Vikas really captured my attention and held on it until the whole novel ends.

Choke

Choke, generally dealt with people suffering from mental problems, sexual addiction, and different gimmicks people do in order to live, and let their love ones live.

Honestly, I have set a very high expectation for this book, beacuse of the hype all over the internet. I was expecting to be blown away by fantastic ideas, and all that. That's what other people say about Choke so I was really expecting to experience those. But, well, it ended up to be a disappointment.

I had to drag myself all the way through the book. I tried to find something in the plot that will interest me, and hold my attention; but I failed miserably.

I think Chuck Palahniuk and Haruki Murakami have something in common; I find both of their works to be very psychological. Their works have this psychological factor in them and this makes reading them quite an effort. Thus I find their books something I cannot relate with.