Intriguing, disturbing and a whole lot of mystery. I really enjoyed the book despite still not entire sure of the premise of the whole book even afterIntriguing, disturbing and a whole lot of mystery. I really enjoyed the book despite still not entire sure of the premise of the whole book even after finishing it. The writing can get slight convoluted at times due to the constant jump back and forth between Offred's present and past. Once you're able to distinguish the subtle differences in writing between the two, the book becomes really fun to read. Take note that all the conversation that happened in Offred's past were never in quotation marks, likely because those conversations were just recollections in her own mind. Whereas present conversations are always written within quotation marks. ...more
26 short stories, all beautifully written by Murakami. Once again, he manages to captivate me through his unique style of writing and storytelling. I 26 short stories, all beautifully written by Murakami. Once again, he manages to captivate me through his unique style of writing and storytelling. I won't deny that some of the short stories aren't as good as the others but the stories that truly reverberate with my emotions are "The New York Mining Disaster", "Airplane", "Man Eating Cats", "The year of Spaghetti", "Tony Takitani", "The Ice Man", and "Hanalei Bay"....more
Another great work by Murakami. Loving how this book encompasses all the bittersweet essences of life. In the end, we are responsible for how we live Another great work by Murakami. Loving how this book encompasses all the bittersweet essences of life. In the end, we are responsible for how we live our life. Things might not always be how we want them to be, but that's just how life is. ...more
Most heart wrenching, and soul crushing. This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster that just keeps getting somber at every turn. The part thaMost heart wrenching, and soul crushing. This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster that just keeps getting somber at every turn. The part that gets me the most is the dialogue between the son and the dad, absolutely heart breaking. One of the best books I've read this year (2020)...more
This is easily the longest book I've ever read. And it was the best decision ever. Even though some bits of the story might seem a bit mundane for somThis is easily the longest book I've ever read. And it was the best decision ever. Even though some bits of the story might seem a bit mundane for some. But I definitely find beauty in the mundane.
I love the development of the characters throughout the whole book and thoroughly enjoyed how the story unfolds slowly but surely. Unlike most other Murakami books, I actually enjoyed the fact that I did not at any one time experience any confusion with the story.
Finally, the phrase that stuck with me the most throughout this entire experience. "If you can't understand without an explation, then you can't understand with an explanation". ...more
Utterly in awe and utterly speechless. This book has far exceeded my expectations on how a science fiction could have been written.
The way the book pUtterly in awe and utterly speechless. This book has far exceeded my expectations on how a science fiction could have been written.
The way the book plays with conceptual ideas of the universe its future, is out of this world. I’m completely mind blown. And no words could describe how good the book is, except for the ones in the book itself. ...more
Very insightful account of mankind's progress all the way back from the primitive ages to modern scientific ages like today. Very insightful account of mankind's progress all the way back from the primitive ages to modern scientific ages like today. ...more
This book is too good to be true. The things I'll do to be able to read this book again for the very first time.
I love Ove's journey from being a bitThis book is too good to be true. The things I'll do to be able to read this book again for the very first time.
I love Ove's journey from being a bitter old neighbour to where he was at the end of the book. Heart warming, hugely entertaining and laugh inducing, this book is a must read...more
Narrated by the voices of the people who've passed on from HIV, it's a beautifully written book about 2 boys kissing (based on a true event) and the pNarrated by the voices of the people who've passed on from HIV, it's a beautifully written book about 2 boys kissing (based on a true event) and the people around them.
There's definitely more depth than the usual coming of age novel as the book explores more on the social implications of being different and the world's reception towards them. ...more
Thoroughly enjoyed this book about accepting mortality and the acceptance of death. A topic that is greatly avoided in our society these days. This boThoroughly enjoyed this book about accepting mortality and the acceptance of death. A topic that is greatly avoided in our society these days. This book is a reminder that we shouldn’t let the denial of death has become a norm, and instead embrace our mortality....more
Another one of Cixin Liu's great work that promises to keep you hooked onto the pages while you're deeply lost in his marvelous world of science fictiAnother one of Cixin Liu's great work that promises to keep you hooked onto the pages while you're deeply lost in his marvelous world of science fiction. The Dark Forest went on a slightly different direction as the first book and invokes a lot of emotions as I went from page to another. Definitely considering re-reading this beautiful piece of art in Chinese as I felt that a lot of the proverbs might connect better in it's original language. ...more
Amazingly simple and well written book about Matt’s struggles against depression. How he eventually manages to cope with his inner black dog and overcAmazingly simple and well written book about Matt’s struggles against depression. How he eventually manages to cope with his inner black dog and overcome his anxieties. His continuous battle through life despite of him condition is definitely inspirational....more
The emotions that flow through this book not only felt raw, but it hits the most sensitive parts of your soul when yo I want to be you when I grow up
The emotions that flow through this book not only felt raw, but it hits the most sensitive parts of your soul when you least expected it. Through lots of laughter and tears, I put down this book and declare that this is one of the must reads for anyone who enjoy a good book.
Very sad read. A great reminder to the rest of us to live our life to the fullest and because we do not know what might happen to us in the future.
ItVery sad read. A great reminder to the rest of us to live our life to the fullest and because we do not know what might happen to us in the future.
It's sad to see Paul's life cut short when he has so much potential ahead of him. But he did not let his sickness stop him from trying his best to continue his work on this book and as a neuro surgeon. ...more
