No. I'm NOT giving this a ONE even if I'm tempted to. Because I think I am NOT mature enough, experienced enough (whatevs) to read it. It wasn't bad. A...moreNo. I'm NOT giving this a ONE even if I'm tempted to. Because I think I am NOT mature enough, experienced enough (whatevs) to read it. It wasn't bad. And yeah, maybe a BIT vulgar, but not really that scandalous (hey Haf, it was published on a different age -t).
Honestly, I am just so glad that I am FINALLY done with this book because at least I can move on from it. I just feel kinda sad since I am left feeling like I haven't got the essence of this book. Like I missed something important because I wasn't relating with it the whole time I was reading it.
Yes, in those times, maybe this book is something BIG. But nowadays, I don't think so. It just felt like some story about an illicit affair. It wasn't even a bit exciting because Clifford (at least I think so) doesn't really mind the affair. I think he was repulsed by the idea of the game-keeper BEING Connie's lover and NOT really because Connie cheated on him.
I don't know. It sounded unemotional, almost mechanical on me. Like, it's less passionate. The scenes which showed emotion were almost on borderline cheesy. But maybe, that's only for me.
Anyways, who knows? Maybe five, ten, fifteen years from now I'd pick this up and have a different view of it. Let's see. (less)
I'd give it 5 for brilliance. What (or who) I hated was Henry Jekyll.
I enjoyed the part of the book where it explored the duality of man. But I also f...moreI'd give it 5 for brilliance. What (or who) I hated was Henry Jekyll.
I enjoyed the part of the book where it explored the duality of man. But I also felt that it was, sort of, unfair. See, Edward Hyde, devil incarnate, is pure evil. While Dr. Jekyll which is the other persona isn't exactly the opposite/other side of Hyde. In actuality, Hyde is part of Dr. Jekyll. I don't even think that Jekyll represents what is good and righteous. He is weak and selfish, which doesn't really differ him from Hyde. In fact, he IS WORSE than Hyde. At least Hyde doesn't have a choice except to do evil deeds, because he was made to be LIKE that. He WAS evil personified. On the other hand, Dr. Jekyll had a choice, but he still chose to let out the evil creature. I think he was blinded by his brilliance. I hated him for that. I don't think I have any sympathy for him.
I am still at a loss with regards to the ending. Did Hyde really committed suicide? Or did Jekyll found a way to get through him? How?
Anyways. It was good. T'was short. Would recommend this for a weekend read.(less)
Kung ikukumpara sa mga naunang libro ni Bob, hindi nga gaanong nakakatawa itong "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin", pero nandoon pa din yun...more
Nakakatawa pa rin ba?
Kung ikukumpara sa mga naunang libro ni Bob, hindi nga gaanong nakakatawa itong "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin", pero nandoon pa din yung pinakapaborito kong elemento. Yung mga eksenang talagang mapapasabi ka ng "OO nga". Yung mga eksenang nagpapamukha sayo ng mga katotohanang matagal mo ng alam pero di mo lang narerealize, o talagang in-denial ka lang.
Base sa pagkakaintindi ko, ang librong ito ay tungkol sa kalagayan ng "movie industry" at marahil maging ang mga "TV and drama series" dito sa Pilipinas. May punto naman talaga si Ginoong Bob Ong. Lalo na yung patungkol sa mga dekalidad na Pelikulang Pilipino na ipinapalabas tuwing MMFF na walang nanonood. At yung mga pelikulang medjo di naman talaga pang MMFF ang kalidad pero dinadagsa ng mga tao dahil lamang sa aesthetic value nito. Kunsabagay, kaya naman tayo nanonood ng pelikula ay para aliwin ang sarili natin at panandaliang makalimot. Subalit, hindi ba mas maganda kung habang nanonood tayo ng pelikula ay may nakukuha tayong aral, at hindi lamang basta ang kabutihan ay laging nananalo laban sa kasamaan, o mali ang mangabit sa asawa ng me asawa? Hindi ba magandang may makabuluhan tayong natututunan?
Naaliw din ako dun sa parte kung saan parang ini-isa-isa ng librong ito ang mga elemento ng karaniwang Pinoy Action Movie. Bentang-benta sa'kin yun. Lumaki kasi ako sa henerasyon kung saan uso yung betamax, at madalas, kung betamax lalo na pag nasa probinsya at maraming manonood o parokyano, eh action movie ang ipinapalabas. Kaya nga nung nabasa ko yung unang kuwento, sobrang relate na relate na ako. Para nga namang may formula.
Siguro nga sobrang hibang na hibang ako sa mga pelikula at teleserye dahil karamihan sa mga pasimpleng references at patama ni Bob ay nakakarelate ako. Nakakaaliw. Nakakabaliw. Ganun din yung pakiramdam ko sa librong ito. Gusto ko, OO. Pero parang may kulang pa. Nakakaaliw nga, nakakabaliw din. . (less)
Dear Steampunk, you might become one of my favorite genre. Too close.
I can never resist books about lady spies...or lady intelligencers as they like t...more
Dear Steampunk, you might become one of my favorite genre. Too close.
I can never resist books about lady spies...or lady intelligencers as they like to call it. I am attracted by the idea of a finishing school where they also teach another type of "finishing". I liked Sophronia, really, with a name like that, who wouldn't like her?! She is as likable (and weird) as her name.
I would've preferred if they also focused more on their lessons, I thought it would've added some sort of entertainment. I am kinda new to the Steampunk genre, and I'm still adjusting, but as far as this book is concerned, I'm liking it so far.
I like it that this book doesn't really take a serious note. Like it was written for pure, unadulterated, fun. Which of course makes you enjoy the book while reading. I like it when a book doesn't stress me that much, especially if it's YA. And though there's a little bit something going on between Sophronia and Soap, I like the fact that romance was kinda toned down. But...I think there will be something in the future in store for the, uhm, Piston boy, which was involved in the end part, the one who have seen Sophronia.
All in all. It was a lightweight read, but FUN nevertheless. Makes me wanna read her other series, the Parasol Protectorate (something like that).
P.S. Wouldn't it be better if their SEDUCTION class were described as well? A little bit knowledge on that part wouldn't hurt, ayt? (less)
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