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Doni wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "ay-yay-yay....i guess...but this book...its soooooooo irritating......but im treading along"Put it down and move to another book! Sayang the time..."
oo nga Bluemoon, ako naman my rule is if I can't get past the 3rd chapter, i move on to another book na hehe
Twistedmoe wrote: "Doni wrote: "jzhunagev wrote: "I'm going to read The Kite Runner soon..."Nice book, Jzhunagev! I love love that book."
I'm still hoping a copy of The Kite Runner would pop up in one..."
Suugest you read the book first. The book comes to life when you watch the film.:D
Thanks Lai! I always do that. I read the book before I watch the movie unless it hasn't come to my attention that movie was based on a book. Such was the case with the Trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." But I think when I've come to read LOTR the reading was enriched by watching the movie first. Just can't get the awesome imagery out of head! But as such I take it as a precaution to Google a film before watching it. Up to this I so badly want to read all the horror movies based on Stephen King's novels but,alas, as plodding as it sounds I have to hit the books first. As I think it will be a far more richer experience; seeing what you just imagined playing on the screen.Once again, thanks, Lai! ^_^
Really is it that really scary??Mukhang maganda kung nakakatakot nga!
Ahehehehe!! ☺☺☺
Bluemoon wrote: "now reading the Historian by Elizabeth Kostova and will start reading the Beekeeper's Apprentice at the same time. Can't read the Historian at night...I get scared ^_^ hehehehe...."Hehe I've read The Historian, Bluemoon, ganda sha, because of that book, I bought Dracula (Bram Stoker).
Twistedmoe wrote: "Hehe I've read The Historian, Bluemoon, ganda sha, because of that book, I bought Dracula (Bram Stoker). "And because of that Dracula will come and visit you when you sleep. And scare the living day lights out of you and suck you dry!
Ahahahaha!! :D
Ito ang mga totoong vampire! Nasty, scary and by the mere mention of their names sends shivers down your spine. Unlike those "sagas" that "watered down" their reason of being and their essence.
Since I'm talking vampire here I would like to recommend I Am Legend. Its waaaayyyyy different than the recent Will Smith movie. Plus, it was a former group book and I like to know what's your opinion on that, thanks! ☺☺☺
ah ganun! hehehe i haven't read it pa, meron din ako nung film adaptation nya, parang natatakot akong panoorin eh hehe
Bluemoon wrote: "Hehehe...I got scared. ^_^ I read it at night cause I have the ebook on my phone. So it was easy access. I stopped cause I started getting freaked out and I wasn't even far from the book. I think i..."Woah. I must read that then. I was never freaked out by a book. Well, Hannibal Lecter series disturbed me but being disturbed is different from freaking out, right?!
If you want to freak out then I suggest you go and read The Road.Since reading a review of the book, I've always been captivated by this horrendous but short description from that book:
“Sometimes they find shriveled heads, or the remains of a baby on a barbecue.”
I swear the first time I read it, I'm almost on the verge of puking and I was reminded by that Cannibal Holocaust movie. (Burp!)
If ain't that the stuff that make nightmares, then tell me, what gives?
Ehehehehe!!! ☻☻☻
I am currently listening to The Hunger Games Audiobook!! Its freaking awesome.!! :)))
jzhunagev wrote: "I swear the first time I read it, I'm almost on the verge of puking and I was reminded by that Cannibal Holocaust movie. (Burp!) "
You've seen "Cannibal Holocaust"? Saan ka nakanood? I'm dying to see that movie but I can't find a copy :(
Maryse kung hindi ka maarte sa Quiapo sa may Hidalgo across Quiapo church daming pirated ng iba't ibang version ng Cannibal Holocaust. I watched it way back in high school with friends. Grabe! Yung iba di nakatagal. I was the one left watching the movie. Sobrang graphic! Buti na lang nakapanood na ko kung paano magkatay ng baboy o aso sa 'min, so na-unsettled lang ako. Baka hindi mo rin magustuhan kasi may mga graphic sexual sceness din, kaya a word of caution: All Cannibal movies are not a family movie. For maximum effect better watch it alone or with a friend that will rub your back when you throw up in the bathroom... Ahehehe!Pero dahil naman nurse ka Maryse, ehhh sisiw na lang sa iyo ang mga makikita mo. So I say just be wary of the sex scenes and yung pagtuhog dun sa babae from mouth to anus... parang lechon type... ganun...
oopps! Sorry for others who've read this....
I guess I've ruined your appetite...
Bye-bye lunch... T_T
Ahehehehehe!!!! ☻☻☻
jzhunagev wrote: "If you want to freak out then I suggest you go and read The Road.Since reading a review of the book, I've always been captivated by this horrendous but short description from that boo..."
Hehe, I agree jzhunagev. Last Sunday, I was reading the papers and there was a sort of review about The Road, the girl who made it said one reading of the book was enough na daw because just seeing the cover makes her feel depressed. She said Nick Hornby's review was what prompted her to go read the book
Talaga nabasa mo rin yun? It's comforting that I wasn't the only young one here who read the Sunday papers. I read both PDI and The Star every sunday. Tas pagmonday PDI lang kasi inaabangan ko yung mga book reviews ni Ruel S. Devera then I always clip each and every book review para may idea ako kung anong book/s ang bibilin ko in the near future. I've been doing this for 2 years now...Ahehehehe!
Cheers to Sunday paper readers!! ☺☺☺
@jzhunagev: wow galing! heheI'm a fan of Sunday broadsheets kasi since we were young, my father made us read editorials. Of course when I was just 11, i kinda loathed it hehe. We have 3 papers every Sunday: PDI, The Star & I buy Manila Bulletin. I read The Star almost everyday when I have the time, gusto ko kasi ang writers nila, esp Jessica Zafra and F Sionil Jose. When I was in highschool I was collecting "Young Star" pa because of their lifestyle pieces hehe, they're in the bodega na. Ako din I clip articles about book reviews from The Star naman, yung mga kay Scott R. Garceau & Christian Ocier (yung column nya na Pulp Addiction)and any other good reviews. Yung "Three Cups of Tea", I read it off Gina Lopez's column last year-it made her cry daw kaya I got a copy. I also clip articles from the Travel Now section. ;)
Mabuhay ang Sunday papers and their readers! ;)
@Bluemoon: oh, i remember you also said you're not that into watching sad films din (dun sa Books & Movies topic)
Bluemoon wrote: "yea, I just can't stand it. It's not that I'm against it...I'm just a total sucker for it. I read The Notebook and I bawl...literally...my mom came in my room and was concerned cause my eyes were a..."Never watch PS I Love You then, it got me crying for like an hour the 1st time I saw it.
Bluemoon wrote: "yea, I just can't stand it. It's not that I'm against it...I'm just a total sucker for it. I read The Notebook and I bawl...literally...my mom came in my room and was concerned cause my eyes were a..."It's a good thing you didn't watch "If Only" starring Jennifer Love Hewwit. I swear you'll cry buckets of tears. But for me, movie made me think if such a thing happens. But I thought I was melancholic for a day or two. Just want to hug someone at that time badly. Well, if you're in the mood to mop your floors then I suggest you go and watch "If Only."
Scott R. Garceau... uurrggghhhh! He and his American ways... it beats the hell out of me how he became a columnist in the STAR. Really, I've had enough how Americans think of our country. But I agree that he sometimes writes some of the good book and movie review. Pwera lang yung latest niya about Avatar. His interpretation of the film jusn't clicked with me. There's something off in his opinion. Well, it's his opinion after all. Yung Pulp Addiction I also clip it. Kaso minsan sobrang engrossed si Mr. Ocier sa mga reviews niya feeling ko he mentions some spoilers. Like the time when a review of his of Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood, it seems he gave some important plot points that I found are key to understanding the book. But, man, I love how he critiques books! I wish I could write reviews just like him and what d'you'know! Baka STAR Columnist na rin ako. BTW, I did my on-the-job training at the STAR. It was fun, but stressful not to mention a pressure. But I gotta say they give the best allowance! Ahahahaha!! ☺☺☺
jzhunagev wrote: "Scott R. Garceau... uurrggghhhh! He and his American ways... it beats the hell out of me how he became a columnist in the STAR. Really, I've had enough how Americans think of our country. But I agr..."@jzhunagev: OJT at The Star? cool!
jzhunagev wrote: "Maryse kung hindi ka maarte sa Quiapo sa may Hidalgo across Quiapo church daming pirated ng iba't ibang version ng Cannibal Holocaust. I watched it way back in high school with friends. Grabe! Yung..."Cge. I'll look for it in Quaipo. Thanks ;)
Actually, the "lechon" thing was the only thing I saw from another movie and that made me interested about Cannibal holocaust. :)
I was that movie too! Pirated copy from St. Francis Square. If you want, I can give you my copy. Give na Maryse kasi I don't want to keep it na. Masyadong gory.
Bluemoon wrote: "yay! I finally got The Book Thief *jumping up and down* yay!!!!weeehooo....!!!!!"
Tell me what you think Bluemoon, this book broke my heart.
jzhunagev wrote: "Thanks Lai! I always do that. I read the book before I watch the movie unless it hasn't come to my attention that movie was based on a book. Such was the case with the Trilogy "The Lord of the Ring..."I read LOTR way back in college and when i saw the films, wow , they blew me away!
I can't wait for the movie version of Breaking Dawn. I'd like to see the director's interpretation of that great vampire congregation.
Inkheart's been made into a movie too but havent seen it yet.
Aaron Vincent wrote: "I am currently listening to The Hunger Games Audiobook!! Its freaking awesome.!! :)))"that book is really, really awesome!!
Lai wrote: "jzhunagev wrote: "Thanks Lai! I always do that. I read the book before I watch the movie unless it hasn't come to my attention that movie was based on a book. Such was the case with the Trilogy "Th..."yeah, im kinda excited on how they would show the whole vampire clans thing.. with their diff powers and all..
Bluemoon wrote: "yay! I finally got The Book Thief *jumping up and down* yay!!!!weeehooo....!!!!!"
i really, really cried on that book. seriously. the way i cried when i read Tuesdays with Morrie.
Twistedmoe wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "yea, I just can't stand it. It's not that I'm against it...I'm just a total sucker for it. I read The Notebook and I bawl...literally...my mom came in my room and was concerned cau..."ps ilove you book was WAY better than the movie.
Doni wrote: "I was that movie too! Pirated copy from St. Francis Square. If you want, I can give you my copy. Give na Maryse kasi I don't want to keep it na. Masyadong gory."Talaga? =D wow, thanks. That would be awesome, Kuya Doni, but I don't know how I can get it from you. I suppose during the meet-up nalang, if that ever comes around? :)
Maryse wrote: "Doni wrote: "I was that movie too! Pirated copy from St. Francis Square. If you want, I can give you my copy. Give na Maryse kasi I don't want to keep it na. Masyadong gory."Talaga? =D wow, than..."
Ohhh and then we can watch it!
Ahahahaha!! :D
Kidding!
I'm reading The Kite Runner and just down a hundred a pages it's swelling my throat; I didn't know this one turns out to be "dramatic."
jzhunagev wrote: "Maryse wrote: "Doni wrote: "I was that movie too! Pirated copy from St. Francis Square. If you want, I can give you my copy. Give na Maryse kasi I don't want to keep it na. Masyadong gory."Talaga..."
Yes, it is dramatic. Just don't watch the movie adaptation. It sucks!
Bluemoon wrote: "hmmmm....I was planning on reading The Kite Runner. Is it really that dramatic?"Dramatic to the point of breaking your heart. I'm so close to crying. That's why I just read this one at home. Kasi baka pag sa LRT2 magtaka na lang bigla yung mga tao bakit ako umiiyak. Sabihing siraulo pa ko...
ehehehehe...
What I like in the book is the insight about Muslim life, traditions, customs, etc especially about Afghanistan.
I weep for Hassan and Kamal.
I don't know about you Bluemoon, but I think this may not be a good book for you. Saying that, I bear in mind that you like your book as an escape to the real world. Well, this one's a harsh portrait of Afghanistan and its continued bloodletting. However, there's something tugging at me that this will all turn out for good.
My warm regards and happy reading! ^_^
I still don't know Bluemoon. I'm still reading it. Like half-way through the book. But from the way the protagonist spoke in the first chapter, I think he'll live. I think this is a coming-of-age tale. So no worries on that aspect...Ahehehehe... ☺☺☺
Bluemoon wrote: "^_^I'll check it out in my bookstore.
thanks poh!"
It is a nice book, Bluemoon. That one I can guarantee. Buy A Thousand Splendid Suns also. I actually liked it better. Pagsunurin mo na ang pagbasa sa kanila. You will not regret it. May mga namamatay pero may redeeming value sa dulo. Besides, people die, we will all die.
Bluemoon wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "^_^I'll check it out in my bookstore.
thanks poh!"
It is a nice book, Bluemoon. That one I can guarantee. Buy A Thousand Splendid Suns also. I actually liked ..."
Agree with Doni. But i liked the movie, too though admittedly it aint as good as the book. I guess when you have such a splendidly written story, it would really be tough canning it into a 2hour max film version.
Bluemoon, don't bother to read faster. I admit I'm not a fast reader. I'm the one who immerses himself in the author's beguiling narrative. Doing this makes me appreciate a book more. Sometimes when I'm through, I read it again. I don't know why I don't get tired doing this--most all when the book really captivated me. I always look on how the author did what he did. And it's always a marvel looking in the "inner-workings" of the writer's mind.Reading a book is not a race. As readers our primary concern is how much the message of the book got through us and how we enjoyed it.
My warm regards and happy reading!! ^_^
Kuya Doni wrote: It is a nice book, Bluemoon. That one I can guarantee. Buy A Thousand Splendid Suns also. I actually liked it better. Pagsunu..."
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a heartwarming book. I like it so much. That book starts my interest in reading books about Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and the likes. That's the reason I read "Three Cups of Tea" and "A Hundred and One Days", both good reads (non-fiction).
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a heartwarming book. I like it so much. That book starts my interest in reading books about Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and the likes. That's the reason I read "Three Cups of Tea" and "A Hundred and One Days", both good reads (non-fiction).
I have A Thousand Splendid Suns waiting on the wings. But I don't usually read author simultaneously.
jzhunagev wrote: "I have A Thousand Splendid Suns waiting on the wings. But I don't usually read author simultaneously."
same here. i usually skip 1 or 2 books.
same here. i usually skip 1 or 2 books.
Mabe I'll make exception when I read the books of Stephen King...Ahehehehe!! :D
Bluemoon wrote: "aw man, just finished The Book Thief...*sigh* I need a lighter book to rejuvenate me. My heart is in tears right now."
indeed. one of the best book I read. huhuhu...
indeed. one of the best book I read. huhuhu...
Bluemoon, that reminds me that I have to read my Zusak books. I guess I'll start with his lesser known Fighting Ruben Wolfe, then on with I Am the Messenger and cap it off with The Book Thief.Whew! Know I'm bracing just long that will took me... ☺☺☺
Bluemoon wrote: "yes, I must admit it was a good book. Worth the read ^_^"can't help but love the book right? i suggest you read next a kilig book after..(to help you move on haha!) try Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught..
Bluemoon wrote: "aw man, just finished The Book Thief...*sigh* I need a lighter book to rejuvenate me. My heart is in tears right now."The Book Thief made me feel "down" for days. But I had no regrets. It was one great book. I Am the Messenger is nice too. :)
Rosesamongthorns wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: It is a nice book, Bluemoon. That one I can guarantee. Buy A Thousand Splendid Suns also. I actually liked it better. Pagsunu..."A Thousand Splendid Suns is a heartwarming book..."
Check out Places in Between by Rory Stewart, non-fiction. The writer tried to walk across Afghanistan in 2002 and tells the story of how he survived it.
Lai wrote: "Check out Places in Between by Rory Stewart, non-fiction. The writer tried to walk across Afghanistan in 2002 and tells the story of how he survived it."That one sounds interesting, Lai. I'll go and check the book out! Thenks! ☺☺☺
Lai wrote: Check out Places in Between by Rory Stewart, non-fiction. The writer tried to walk across Afghanistan in 2002 and tells the story of how he survived it.
will check that one too. thanks Lai.
will check that one too. thanks Lai.
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Nice book, Jzhunagev! I love love that book."
I'm still hoping a copy of The Kite Runner would pop up in one of my Booksale hunting trips hehe but I've got a copy of the film, parang gusto ko muna mabasa yung book ;)