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Manasa wrote: "I'm at 90% and you're right. This book isn't that serious in terms of war when compared to you-know-what.
I really liked the story, but I have a feeling that it will be a cliffhanger :/
As of now 4..."
Not a cliffhanger. I liked the lecture her uncle (or whoever) gave her in the last while milking the cow(?).
It was something about courage and knowing things. I forgot it, but I know that I liked it then:P
I really liked the story, but I have a feeling that it will be a cliffhanger :/
As of now 4..."
Not a cliffhanger. I liked the lecture her uncle (or whoever) gave her in the last while milking the cow(?).
It was something about courage and knowing things. I forgot it, but I know that I liked it then:P
Manasa wrote: "You're half right. It's not bi-pola..."
Oh, then it's good that I don't know the ending. It's not bi-polar? Wow. But Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are same? And there's a scientific explanation of it!! I'm excited.
Oh, then it's good that I don't know the ending. It's not bi-polar? Wow. But Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are same? And there's a scientific explanation of it!! I'm excited.
Well, if I tell you the actual genre of The Giver, then it will be kinda spoiler. But I'm sure you'll like The Giver. Have you seen the movie The Giver? (Taylor Swift is in a guest appearance in the movie :)
I'm going to complete the book, then I'll tell you my thoughts :)
Wait till then.
Wait till then.
Manasa wrote: "Four stars huh? liked it? :)"
Yep.
Yep.
Manasa wrote: "i decided on To sir with love for the next book :)
I'll read The giver some other time ^^"
That's good. Gehna will be pleased to know. Invite her her :)
I'll read The giver some other time ^^"
That's good. Gehna will be pleased to know. Invite her her :)
Manasa wrote: "Do you like Tay tay?"
Now, that's a tricky question. I must confess that I didn't pay her any attention when she still was a Country singer. But her Pop debut caught my eye. 1989 was a great album. I liked almost all songs of it (except Clean, How you get the girl, and You are in love).
Now, I'm exploring her Country music and that's good too.
So you can see, I like her music.
Now, that's a tricky question. I must confess that I didn't pay her any attention when she still was a Country singer. But her Pop debut caught my eye. 1989 was a great album. I liked almost all songs of it (except Clean, How you get the girl, and You are in love).
Now, I'm exploring her Country music and that's good too.
So you can see, I like her music.
Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "What about you?"
The answer is yes. I like Taylor Swift :)"
Hi-five :)
And what are your favourite songs of Tay-tay?
The answer is yes. I like Taylor Swift :)"
Hi-five :)
And what are your favourite songs of Tay-tay?
TS as a country singer or TS as a pop singer?
BTW, sorry for my disappearance. My exams are on-going, and this is the only time we study :P
Manasa wrote: "In the first page, he quotes Steinbeck
They looked like peasants, talked liked peasants...something"
Haha...if Of Mice and Men weren't our May BOTM, you would have missed it.
Actually, almost all of Steinbeck's novels have country setting, thus characters are usually peasants.
They looked like peasants, talked liked peasants...something"
Haha...if Of Mice and Men weren't our May BOTM, you would have missed it.
Actually, almost all of Steinbeck's novels have country setting, thus characters are usually peasants.
Manasa wrote: "How was the strange case...? The ending was surprising right?"
Strange Case was great. Ending wasn't that surprising for me, because of my previous spoiler and the new spoiler blurb gave me. Really!!
Read the blurb-
It's soooo spoiler-y :'(
Strange Case was great. Ending wasn't that surprising for me, because of my previous spoiler and the new spoiler blurb gave me. Really!!
Read the blurb-
Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug. A chemical that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego.
It's soooo spoiler-y :'(
But I like the writing. I'm going to read more by this author.
Manasa wrote: "Have you seen the movie? To sir with love?"
Not yet. Although I heard the song To Sir; With Love . It was good. Trailer was also nice, but it seems just like the book. I will watch it if any of my friend has a copy, otherwise I'm not gonna download it.
Your views about movie?
Not yet. Although I heard the song To Sir; With Love . It was good. Trailer was also nice, but it seems just like the book. I will watch it if any of my friend has a copy, otherwise I'm not gonna download it.
Your views about movie?
Manasa wrote: "I'm at 60% and really liking it :)
I feel bad for so many of my teachers we've troubled (Not in the way the students used to trouble Braithwaite though :P)"
I was never a troubling-child. Always a decent student. *Clears throat*
Even I was favourite student of my social science teacher despite my poor knowledge of social science-especially history:P
I feel bad for so many of my teachers we've troubled (Not in the way the students used to trouble Braithwaite though :P)"
I was never a troubling-child. Always a decent student. *Clears throat*
Even I was favourite student of my social science teacher despite my poor knowledge of social science-especially history:P
Manasa wrote: "Ok :)
But the horse is the narrator so I don't know :p
you'll like the writing probably"
That's what makes it special and different.
I am positive about this book.
Just one question-
A sad ending?
(if the answer of this question is a major spoiler, then ignore it)
But the horse is the narrator so I don't know :p
you'll like the writing probably"
That's what makes it special and different.
I am positive about this book.
Just one question-
A sad ending?
(if the answer of this question is a major spoiler, then ignore it)
Manasa wrote: "
Right now, it's new romantics :)
..."
Oops!!....It was my favourite too....just a few days ago....but then Adele came. At this time I'm not listening to anything except Rumour Has It and Someone Like You by Adele :)
Right now, it's new romantics :)
..."
Oops!!....It was my favourite too....just a few days ago....but then Adele came. At this time I'm not listening to anything except Rumour Has It and Someone Like You by Adele :)
BTW, I just bought my life's second music album. The first one I gifted to my friend, and now the second one, I bought it for myself:)
Guess what was it? Well, it's 21 by Adele :)
Guess what was it? Well, it's 21 by Adele :)
Manasa wrote: "No, it's more like a meaningful ending :)
(If my answer doesn't make sense, please ignore :p) "
I'm okay with any ending, until Black Beauty does not die :)
(If my answer doesn't make sense, please ignore :p) "
I'm okay with any ending, until Black Beauty does not die :)
What's going on with Mr. Braithwaite now?
Rollin' in the deep, Someone like you - I like them both and they have great videos too! Adele is one of those rare modern singers with magic in vocal chords!How do you listen your music? I mean which device?
Gorab wrote: "Rollin' in the deep, Someone like you - I like them both and they have great videos too! Adele is one of those rare modern singers with magic in vocal chords!
How do you listen your music? I mean ..."
Gorab, Manasa- Both songs are great. And the other are too. The video of "Someone Like You" is nice, but you can find the video (on utube) of her singing live in the Royal Albert hall. The video is great. Actually her audience was great. It knew when to be silenced, when to cheer, when to applause and when to sing along :) When they sing along, OH MY GOD.
There's 10 minute long video on YouTube, where Adele first says a lot of things but I couldn't understand them because of UK accent (I'm so accustomed of US accent). But when she start singing, and then invite her audience to join her. Simply it was great. Go watch it now :) and thank me later :P
How do you listen your music? I mean ..."
Gorab, Manasa- Both songs are great. And the other are too. The video of "Someone Like You" is nice, but you can find the video (on utube) of her singing live in the Royal Albert hall. The video is great. Actually her audience was great. It knew when to be silenced, when to cheer, when to applause and when to sing along :) When they sing along, OH MY GOD.
There's 10 minute long video on YouTube, where Adele first says a lot of things but I couldn't understand them because of UK accent (I'm so accustomed of US accent). But when she start singing, and then invite her audience to join her. Simply it was great. Go watch it now :) and thank me later :P
Gorab wrote: "Rollin' in the deep, Someone like you - I like them both and they have great videos too! Adele is one of those rare modern singers with magic in vocal chords!
How do you listen your music? I mean ..."
Gorab, Manasa- Both songs are great. And the others are too. The video of "Someone Like You" is nice, but you can find the video (on utube) of her singing live in the Royal Albert hall. The video is great. Actually her audience was great. It knew when to be silenced, when to cheer, when to applause and when to sing along :) When they sing along, OH MY GOD.
There's 10 minute long video on YouTube, where Adele first says a lot of things but I couldn't understand them because of UK accent (I'm so accustomed of US accent). But when she start singing, and then invite her audience to join her. Simply it was great. Go watch it now :) and thank me later :P
How do you listen your music? I mean ..."
Gorab, Manasa- Both songs are great. And the others are too. The video of "Someone Like You" is nice, but you can find the video (on utube) of her singing live in the Royal Albert hall. The video is great. Actually her audience was great. It knew when to be silenced, when to cheer, when to applause and when to sing along :) When they sing along, OH MY GOD.
There's 10 minute long video on YouTube, where Adele first says a lot of things but I couldn't understand them because of UK accent (I'm so accustomed of US accent). But when she start singing, and then invite her audience to join her. Simply it was great. Go watch it now :) and thank me later :P
I use laptop and my mp3 player I bought few months ago.
*takes a cup of coffee (or whatever it is) from the extra-excited blonde girl's hand*
Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "What's going on with Mr. Braithwaite now?"
He went to Miss.Dare's house and spoke to her mother. The change in the attitude of students is so prominent :D"
Haha...I forgot who was Miss Dare? Is there any character named Pamela, who has a crush on Mr. Braithwaite?
He went to Miss.Dare's house and spoke to her mother. The change in the attitude of students is so prominent :D"
Haha...I forgot who was Miss Dare? Is there any character named Pamela, who has a crush on Mr. Braithwaite?
How's it going for you, Manasa? The book? I absolutely love it :-)
Manasa wrote: "Started Black beauty yet?"
Not yet. Will do on 21st.
Not yet. Will do on 21st.
Manasa wrote: "Pamela Dare. Pardon my ignorance :p "
What did you do?
What did you do?
@Manasa, you have seen the movie, right?
Manasa wrote: "Done with To Sir, with love, 5 stars ^^"
Wow. Tomorrow is my practical and then a 7-day break, then another exam. I'm hoping to complete BB in those 7 days, with many other books :)
Wow. Tomorrow is my practical and then a 7-day break, then another exam. I'm hoping to complete BB in those 7 days, with many other books :)
Manasa wrote: "Gehna wrote: "@Manasa, you have seen the movie, right?"
Half :p"
Half?
Your teacher showed it in classroom or something like that, na?
Half :p"
Half?
Your teacher showed it in classroom or something like that, na?
Manasa wrote: "Good luck for practicals :)"
Oh, thanks!! BTW, it went nice.
Oh, thanks!! BTW, it went nice.
And done with Godfather. Didn't like that much, but it was good.
And starting Black Beauty today :)
And starting Black Beauty today :)
Good morning buddies,Going through Don Quixote; don't know whether to laugh or cry, upon seeing the whim of the protagonist.
Good morning evening, Manasa and Doctor :)
Don Quixote? I have nothing heard nothing but great things about this book. It is think.
I want to read it someday.
It's the favourite book of my favourite (alas! fictional) character, Tom Sawyer :)
He love it.
I want to read it someday.
It's the favourite book of my favourite (alas! fictional) character, Tom Sawyer :)
He love it.
Manasa, I have started BB. It's hard to believe that a horse is narrating. It hardly sounds like a horse. I doubt it, but then I don't know how a horse narrated things :P
You read Tom Sawyer? Did you like it?
When are you gonna read Huck Finn?
When are you gonna read Huck Finn?
Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "And done with Godfather. Didn't like that much, but it was good.
And starting Black Beauty today :)"
I liked it, but i was so desperate to finish it as it took months for me to compl..."
Yep!! The ending! I didn't like the ending. I completed it in a month, I guess.
And starting Black Beauty today :)"
I liked it, but i was so desperate to finish it as it took months for me to compl..."
Yep!! The ending! I didn't like the ending. I completed it in a month, I guess.
Black beauty is one of the all time best sellers.I remember of having read a novel by Leo Tolstoy wherein a horse was the protagonist, but I forgot the name. Anyone remembers?
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