Am I?
The question for those who are reading (after 5 years?) would be is she back? And honestly, I don’t know. In these 5 years, I’ve changed job, unbroke my heart, fell in love, got married, had a kid and quit my job. So who knows what’s next? But just to further clarify, those last two … Continue reading
Book: The Honjin Murders
Yup, straight off the back from the previous Japanese book, I chanced upon this particular one. AND I AM IN LOVE. Why? Because I grew up watching and reading about the young Kindaichi who is the grandson of – you guessed it – Kosuke Kindaichi the detective of this novel. Written by Yokomizo Seishi, The … Continue reading
Book: Hardboiled & Hard Luck
In a bid to immerse myself in more Japanese related things, I borrowed this book from a friend. Comprising of two short stories, it was an easy read. It’s really the best kind of book to get yourself back into reading (which was exactly what I needed). Stories that are poignant and easy to relate … Continue reading
Book: The Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel
Truth be told, I’ve never read the Handmaid’s Tale. I know. Sacrilegious. I have no words to explain myself. That being said I have been intrigued by it especially since it was adapted for the screen. However it’s slightly intimidating knowing how dark and bleak the original material is and I’ve just never been in … Continue reading
Book: The only story
Julian Barnes’ latest novel is everything I remember his writing to be. Simple words strung into poignant, beautiful sentences. Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question. You may point out – correctly – that it … Continue reading
Book: Cloud Atlas
First, may I begin by apologizing for my long absence. I was in between jobs and didn’t really have the time to read or watch much (anime that is). Instead I was introduced to the Tom Hiddleston fandom and was slightly distracted for a long period of time. I’ve gotten over him and from the … Continue reading
Manga: White Devil – The Life and Legend of Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor is quite the legend in Christianity missionary circles. He was the one credited with opening up China and helping the spread of the gospel there. I guess, in some sense I “owe” my faith to him. My grandparents were from China, and in fact my grandfather was adopted into a Chinese Christian missionary … Continue reading
Book: Border Town
First book of 2014. Yay! I picked up this book on a whim at the library, firstly because it was short and also written by a Chinese author (Shen Congwen). I thought it would be interesting to read a few more Chinese books this year, just to get a better picture of what Chinese literature … Continue reading
Book: Candide, or Optimism
When one thinks of philosophy, one thinks of how dry and boring it must be. Apparently I was wrong, very wrong indeed. Voltaire is a philosopher that I have come across in a number of other books. I have always wanted to give his works a try but I never expected it to be so … Continue reading
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