Earlier today was the second time I watched this movie, partly because I promised my 9-year-old nephew that I would bring him to watch the movie, which he did for more than half of the movie before he fell asleep, and partly because I wanted to see Dane DeHaan’s face one more time. Yes, everyone, I have a new celebrity crush.
About a Boy by Nick Hornby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Strangely, of all Nick Hornby’s books that I’ve picked up, I didn’t pick this one up first. No siree! The first book that makes me fall in love with Nick Hornby was actually “How To be Good”. So, when I saw this book in the bookstore, I was like: “The title seems familiar” and like a book hit on the head (hur hur), it occurred to me that it’s the movie. But of course, the book comes first before the movie. But yes, I was slow.
I just saw this movie and I have to say that I can’t imagine a world without Internet. I’m trying to imagine what I did before Internet was born and all I could think of was playing with cooking sets, PlayDoh, watching Captain Planet and other cartoons, and creating war games with my nephew.
Slam by Nick Hornby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Let me begin by saying that I really love Nick Hornby’s books – they are funny but at the same time, heartwarming and real. You can easily relate to the screw-ups in his characters’ lives. The same thing for “Slam”.
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, this took a long time to finish. I had reasons (or excuses) – I was distracted by other books to read and also because I sort of gave up with this book.
I love crime thriller books and crime thriller and gay characters? It should be right down my alley because as a fangirl with a favourite OTP, special agents who are also lovers is a plot that I’ve read plenty of times in fanfictions. And what better way than to read a novel with original characters, right?
Divergent by Veronica Roth
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I picked up this book after watching the movie adaptation of it. But I’m going to use the word “adaptation” very loosely here.
I watched this movie twice and it’s not because I really loved it but because it’s a superheroes movie. The thought that my nephew would enjoy it made me decide to watch it the second time. It was a good decision as well because due to the immense headache I had while watching the movie the first time, I forgot some of what happened in the movie.
I have to admit that I was contemplating not to watch this movie. I am quite tired of the whole dystopian world and the fact that I’m also reading a book of another dystopian world – The Maze Runner. So, I’m getting quite sick of it. But I decided to give this movie a go. And I’m glad I did.
The Honey Queen by Cathy Kelly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It’s very rare for me to pick up a “chick lit” book but I always make an exception when it comes to Cathy Kelly. Whenever she comes up with a new one, I would buy it without any further thought because I know I will enjoy it no matter. This book is no exception.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I picked up this book as it’s in the list of “100 books you have to read before you die” from Amazon, I believe. So, I thought I should read this. I don’t regret it, to be honest.
This Siti Never Sleeps At Night 