I Published an Ebook on Amazon!

 Check out this e-book that features three thought-provoking stories to blow your mind!

A collection of three though-provoking short stories that deal with mature themes such as suicide, abortion, and concubinage.

A lady who cannot escape her grim realities even while awake and dreaming, a group of women trapped in an oppressive household, and an accomplished man visited by his past self. Be enthralled with the characters and be shocked by the events in these short stories, The Open Trap, Two Worlds, and The Dream:

Excerpt from Two Worlds

Out of nowhere, a strong force circles around Liza’s neck. An invisible icy hand starts choking her. She can hardly breathe and her whole body feels heavy with an unseen burden. “Help! Help me,” she strives to say to the crowd. But blaring music drowns her shouts. The people, including her friends, continue to dance merrily. No one seems to notice she’s in danger.  It is available on Amazon for only USD2.50!

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Gone Girl Book Review Haunting and Creepy

I love reading and I have always been the type who gets engrossed and attached to the story and the characters. So much that I literally want to see them come to life or somehow meet them in the hallways. Many times, I would find myself rushing, reading as fast as I can because I can’t wait to know the ending. But then, when I am finally finished, I feel this weak sadness and sometimes longing that it is not yet the end, that there is something more.

The above perfectly describe what I felt when I read “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn.   

I downloaded the e-book because of the blockbuster status of the movie which I simply refuse to watch it until I read the book.

The mystery novel started with the perfect hook, then gets my emotion to go up then down then up again making Gone Girl one of the most exciting and haunting and books I have read.

It seems that the sympathy I feel for the characters shifts as I flip the pages (or as I click the pages since it is an e-book). The first half, I feel so sorry for Amy then on the second half I began to pity Nick. Then I  on whose side should I be because both have a reason to be  

The book got me intrigued and amazed because of how it depicts marriage and a little sad because it is true that marriage can indeed get that ugly, you know transform someone into monster-like character.

I actually shared the story to my husband who discouraged me from further reading it saying it put bad ideas in my head (lol). A comment I once read about the book in an online review site said that it is one of those movies that make you feel lucky you are single.

This book deals with marriage and the complex characteristics of an individual and how sometimes (maybe most of time) things are never really what it seems. It deals with secrets and a lot on gender sensitive issues such as the roles that men and women play in marriage and how there is a need to control and dominate. Creepy and depressing is another way to describe it because it can clearly happen in real life.

Finally, Gone Girl is a must-read and a must-see because it is not one of those stories where you can easily foretell the ending. It is a welcome change from the usual stories we read and see owadays with same storyline and same conflict and utter lack of creativity. Now I can’t wait to see the movie!

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Fifty Shades of Grey Free E-Book

As I am writing this, I am currently reading an e-book of Fifty Shades of Grey, a bestselling novel from E.L .James. I heard about the book from my officemates who were then trying to look for a copy. I got curious so I asked an officemate who seems to have a talent in downloading files to search and download it for me. He really is talented because less than an hour passed and I already have a free PDF copy of the whole trilogy.

I want to read it out curiosity. I have no idea about the book when I started reading it but I heard that it is soon going to be made into a movie. Then I heard that it is an erotic book. Well, I am currently just in the middle of Chapter One and so far, the plot is interesting enough. I haven’t gotten to the intimate parts yet and I see nothing out of the ordinary; it is a typical boy meets girl story for now. The character of the male protagonist is very intriguing. Christian Grey is described as very wealthy and very handsome- quite godly. The book kinds of remind me of Harlequin Romances and Mills and Boons and I am still reading it because I want to see how it is different from romance novels. I heard there is an unexpected twist to the story in the end.

The other day, I read a story in Yahoo about Fifty Shades of Grey breaking records in terms of sales. For those who want a copy of the e-book, I would be glad to give you a copy; just leave your email ad in the comment box below.

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Hunger Games E-Book Review

I am so into Hunger Games nowadays and it is not because of the movie. I have just finished reading Book 1 and 2 of the Hunger Games and been spending sleepless nights finishing the Mockingjay (Book 2). I am now clearly a fan of Suzanne Collins. I love the main characters in the book, Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellarck, Haymitch and Gale. 

The book is nothing like the Twilight or the Harry Potter but since it is another trilogy and also a novel that has been turned into film, I think some people can’t help but compare them. And I can say that between the three, Hunger Games is the best. Harry Potter is very much for children while Twilight is so much for teenagers. On the contrary, Hunger Games is a book that deals with concepts that concerns everyone. It tackles poverty, politics and an oppressive government but also highlights family, friendship and love issues. One thing that I noticed about the book is that Suzanne Collins never mentioned the idea of religion. I noticed that Katniss even if she’s about to die did not utter even a single word of prayer. 

Narrated by Katniss character, the book is set in the future when a television show called Hunger Games is staged every year. In this game, the twelve districts would each have one male and one female participant aged between 12-18 years old. The participants on the Hunger Games are called tributes and for 2 weeks, the 24 participants would fight each other to death in a place called the arena. The Hunger Games is a cruel reminder to everyone of the uprising that took place years ago, a war that destroyed District 13 completely. 

For a book with a violent or should I say barbaric theme, it shows so much emotions; the love of Katniss for her sister, her special relationship with Gale, her confused feelings towards Peeta and Peeta’s undying love for Katniss. I also think the character of Katniss would be a good role model for young girls – she’s brave, smart, determined and a survivor. I have seen the movie and I think the movie actors (Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta) are perfect for the role. I quite have regrets that I did not see the movie in a cinema but on second thought, I don’t think I will appreciate it as much if I haven’t read the book first. 

I was able to have a copy of the book because my officemate gave me an e-book of the whole trilogy. To those who wants to have a copy of the Hunger Games e-book, just leave a comment and I will send it to you via email.

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