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samiism's review
4.0
My friend loaned me this book, and I never got around to giving it back to her before I left the country (SORRY!!)
But I've kept it all these years, and now and then I read it. It is written in Tagalog, which at first intimidated me because reading Tagalog (and even Cebuano, my native tongue) gives me a headache. Too many vowels. But this book made it easy. Almost fluid, actually.
There is humor, and then there are parts that hit your core (or close). From childhood to college, Bob Ong took me to a journey throughout school life. It was a fun read, and a bit depressing at times because of how real the words seemed to me.
But I've kept it all these years, and now and then I read it. It is written in Tagalog, which at first intimidated me because reading Tagalog (and even Cebuano, my native tongue) gives me a headache. Too many vowels. But this book made it easy. Almost fluid, actually.
There is humor, and then there are parts that hit your core (or close). From childhood to college, Bob Ong took me to a journey throughout school life. It was a fun read, and a bit depressing at times because of how real the words seemed to me.
chaptersandmusings's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
gelynespinosa's review
4.0
As far as I remember, this is the second book of Bob Ong that I read. I read this book last year, around November? I'm not aware of the month but I am sure it is -ber month, I borrow it from a classmate. I am sure that I read this book during our Advanced Statistics class and I finished it right after our teacher dismissed us. It is very short yet meaningful. I enjoy this one the most, because of course I am a student and as a normal student, I understand the things that Bob Ong wants to share. I can relate in some of the situations and I loved it. I got bored in some parts but I really enjoyed reading this book. I don't own a copy of this book but I'd like to. ^^
ponkandelight's review
2.0
(#12 Read a book about education)
medyo nostalgic yung ibang part ng books pero di talaga siya enjoyable. siguro nung high school ako oo maeenjoy ko to, pero ewan. feel ko di na ganito ang humor ng mga tao ngayon kaya di kami match. di ko talaga bet yung narration nito ni bob ong. yung pagkakanarrate is yung parang mga jokes nung 2000s. e 2023 na ngayon so,,, the society have evolved past the need for bob ong jokes. charot di ko alam bat ko pa binasa to sa totoo lang
medyo nostalgic yung ibang part ng books pero di talaga siya enjoyable. siguro nung high school ako oo maeenjoy ko to, pero ewan. feel ko di na ganito ang humor ng mga tao ngayon kaya di kami match. di ko talaga bet yung narration nito ni bob ong. yung pagkakanarrate is yung parang mga jokes nung 2000s. e 2023 na ngayon so,,, the society have evolved past the need for bob ong jokes. charot di ko alam bat ko pa binasa to sa totoo lang
vance_31's review against another edition
5.0
Ito ang pinakaunang librong (hindi pambata) nabasa ko. Grade 7 ata ako no'n. Libang na libang ako sa pagbabasa. Napamahal ako sa paraan ng pagsusulat ni Bob Ong. Napamahal na rin ako sa pagbabasa.
Ngayong binasa ko ulit 'to nang pangatlong beses, naalala ko 'yung kasiyahan ko nu'ng unang beses ko 'tong nabasa. Dati four stars lang, ginawa ko nang 5. Parang mas nakita ko pa ngayon 'yung kagandahan ng librong 'to. Kahit na college student na 'ko, pakiramdam ko parang bumalik ako sa elementary at highschool. Maganda kung paano na-capture ni Bob Ong ang buhay-estudyante. Hindi na nakakapagtaka kung bakit marami ang nagustuhan ang librong 'to.
Masaya ako't itong bagong edisyon ang nabasa ko ngayon. Mahalaga ang mga naging update ni Bob Ong dito.
Ngayong binasa ko ulit 'to nang pangatlong beses, naalala ko 'yung kasiyahan ko nu'ng unang beses ko 'tong nabasa. Dati four stars lang, ginawa ko nang 5. Parang mas nakita ko pa ngayon 'yung kagandahan ng librong 'to. Kahit na college student na 'ko, pakiramdam ko parang bumalik ako sa elementary at highschool. Maganda kung paano na-capture ni Bob Ong ang buhay-estudyante. Hindi na nakakapagtaka kung bakit marami ang nagustuhan ang librong 'to.
Masaya ako't itong bagong edisyon ang nabasa ko ngayon. Mahalaga ang mga naging update ni Bob Ong dito.
efram's review
3.0
ABNKKBSNPLAko?!'s rate of reminiscing three stars portrays my vigorous recommendation for the book. The stories will surely induce your classroom memories: the teachers, fellow students, and the unforgettable experiences. These memories might become short-lived due to the writing approach but they will depart with a wondrous feeling; an emotional sepia. Students are the main focus of my high recommendation. Reflect with this read.
The strengths of the book are its overall nostalgic atmosphere that induces an interblend of humor and reflections making its totality a complete page-turner, charmingly refreshing writing style that engages with the reader's personal experiences, and lastly, the transformative message for the development of the country's future in education. The weaknesses I found are its inability to construct a main flow; momentary imagery made it short-lived, and the anticipated ending of origin reappearance.
The strengths of the book are its overall nostalgic atmosphere that induces an interblend of humor and reflections making its totality a complete page-turner, charmingly refreshing writing style that engages with the reader's personal experiences, and lastly, the transformative message for the development of the country's future in education. The weaknesses I found are its inability to construct a main flow; momentary imagery made it short-lived, and the anticipated ending of origin reappearance.
aliveforbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
chielolumbera's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Super love ko ito.