This novel has all the best intentions of creating a heartfelt star-crossed lovers story and bringing cystic fibrosis to light.
“Before I Fall”: Renewal, Rebirth, and Redemption (Book Review)
Oliver gives a symbolic narrative of true redemption that can capture our hearts into understanding teenage life. Brilliant.
I Was a Member of a Doomsday Cult*
It was a pivotal moment in my life when I decided to leave a cult that I attended for five years.
My Top 10 Reads of 2018
Here, I have compiled my top reads and gave a short remark about the book.
Book Review: “Smaller and Smaller Circles” by F.H. Batacan
Rating: 8.2/10 (A-) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is considered to be the first Filipino crime novel. It did a great job in telling a gripping, suspenseful who-done-it? narrative.
Arc of the Scythe: Why Death is Necessary for Life to Have Meaning (Book Review)
Scythe: 8.9/10 (A) ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Thunderhead: 9.4/10 (A+) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both Scythe and Thunderhead have given intense philosophical, theological, and sociological questions we can reflect on when it comes to our mortality and morality.
Investing in a Bike: the Best Way to Escape Manila Traffic
Two years ago, I bought a mountain bike. It's the best investment I made for transportation.
Flowers for Algernon: Ignorance is Bliss, Knowledge is Curse (Book Review)
9.8/10 (A+) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are looking for a moving reading experience with a vast range of emotions, I recommend this beautifully written book. The story also dives deep in the exploration of psychological issues that are relevant today, even when it was written back in 1966. It gives us one concluding question about our lives, "Will we sacrifice our own happiness to satisfy our own pride?" Read the book to answer that question yourself.
My 5 Essential Tips on Improving English Fluency
Having the skills in the English language have undoubtedly given advantages for higher education and job opportunities. As the globalization of the world continues, English is a strategic skill for a successful career.
Book Review: “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman
9.7/10 (A+) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ At first, I thought reading about a grumpy old man would be boring. But I was dead wrong; it is a bittersweet, yet hysterical and uplifting story.
D.G. Briones 