June was a really really reaaaaallllyyy bad reading month.
1) Beside Myself by Ann Morgan
This is about two twins who swapped places, the follower with the leader and vice versa. Then, the 'follower' refuses to switch back. Sounds interesting, huh?
It's exactly the kind of book that I'd pick up, given any time or day.
I'm not quite sure if this is a new favorite, or even if I do love it.
I did however really enjoy it, for how dark it was and everything. The front parts are a little stifling to get into, and it's only because you tend to feel like the protagonist of the story and you want so much for the truth to be revealed, and you know for sure that things can only go downhill from then on.
At first, it was hard to get into the story because of how they jump between the beginning and the middle; but once I got used to it it became exciting. The writing is interesting because of how it begins from the beginning as well as the middle, and the beginning ends in the middle whilst the middle ends at the end.
I found certain things hard to accept but believable, illogical and yet reasonable. Perhaps you might understand what I mean after reading the book yourself, for it wouldn't be good if I spoiled you here.
Overall, great experience. It was strangely saddening and fulfilling at the same time, definitely a must-try.
2) Love letters to the dead
After reading Beside Myself, I got into a mood where I really wanted to delve into some growing teen books again. So I foiled my own plans of re-reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and picked this one up.
The thing is that I'd been doing a really horrible thing from the get go as I was reading this.
I was comparing this with Perks of being a Wallflower, and so I couldn't enjoy it as much or appreciate it for what it was without constantly drawing parallels between this book and the other. But that's what happens when most reviews point the similarities out- You can't help but be hyped for the fact that they'd be similar, then get disappointed when it's not mindblowingly good.
The second reading of books are always fun and a nice thing to experience, and I have to say, tat after rereading this one it has made its way onto my favorite-list.
The writing is beautiful, as is everything else.
The ending was quickly resolved by the character's honesty, so it makes you wish that she'd been so from the start. Still, it's a great book and a new favorite.
Aaaannnnddddd that's it.
Can you believe it?
A month of holidays, and two books is all that I managed.
The rest of all that time went to flying, movies, music and others.
Truth be told I've never had such a productive holiday,
Not ever.
Every minute went to effectively prepping for flights or the exams,
And when I wasn't doing something 'useful' I was watching movies, dramas, and anime.
For once, time wasn't leaked from merely spacing out.
I actually did things.
Sooo.
I have made a decision.
Let's start reviewing anime up here.
As is with everything else, I dabble a little in it- not too much, just a little, and as a result only have meager knowledge upon the subject. If you know a little of many different things, you know more. But it too means that you don't have in depth 'resources' for each topic, and you never really fit into the conversations of those who're highly passionate, almost crazed about certain genres of things.
The same goes for K-pop; I've finally started checking them out to satisfy my own curiosity.
The resulting thoughts are these: Korean pop stars are really good looking and talented at dancing as well as singing. The songs are catchy and the videos attention-grabbing, and after reading articles about the training behind those stars I can't help but feel admiration for them. Still, I find them extremely removed from reality- in the sense that there doesn't seem to be distinct differences in terms of looks or the fact that being 'cute' is the selling point. They seem to be highly idealized, too.
I guess I'd like the music if it was played, but it doesn't exactly touch me in any way. The same feeling is being emitted from them: That things are staged and planned and artistes are sold rather than the music itself. Also the fandom there scares me; it's almost like a herd of screaming teenage girls teeming over people who don't even know of their existence.
That is some way frightens me, for it makes me feel like if we were to have a conversation it'd be stagnant and hormonal and restricted.
That's what I think anyway.
Now on to anime.
1) Tanaka-kun is always listless
This is one relaxing one that really helps with sleep because it's about a guy who's very lethargic. Huh. Sounds exciting doesn't it. :p
It's just really cute, the way the jokes are made in a laid back manner and the way characters react to each other without missing a beat. That to me is true comedy- comedy in animes that rely on characters' reactions in terms of laughter doesn't exactly help in making it funnier.
I really liked how relaxing this one was- its simplicity makes it rather a sweet show.
There were some others that I don't feel like reviewing right now, so that's that.
I hope you have a great Sunday;
Bye!
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