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Wonder by R.J. Palacio
3.0
It wasn't a sad read, it was inspiring and hopeful. The key message the writer wants us to take is to be kind. Like when we were little, we don't say things to try to hurt other feelings. But as we age, even when we become big kids, we started to harm others by saying mean stuff. The writer also reminds me that there are more good people on this earth than bad people, and the good people watch out each other and take care of each other. As much as I like dystopian theme books, I'm always in awe and aspired when book like this gave me such beautiful message about life.
One character mentioned a quote by J. M. Barrie which says 'Shall we make a new rule of life ... always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?' The character added, "What a marvellous line, isn't it? Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed."
I've been seeing this books in most people's reading list but I procrastinated in reading it. A couple of months, I guess, I saw a trailer of its movie adaptation. With A-listers in the lead, I was worried it might be another way-too-Hollywood film. But then I saw who directed it. It's Stephen Chbosky! If Stephen directed it, I believe it is in good hands.
One character mentioned a quote by J. M. Barrie which says 'Shall we make a new rule of life ... always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?' The character added, "What a marvellous line, isn't it? Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed."
I've been seeing this books in most people's reading list but I procrastinated in reading it. A couple of months, I guess, I saw a trailer of its movie adaptation. With A-listers in the lead, I was worried it might be another way-too-Hollywood film. But then I saw who directed it. It's Stephen Chbosky! If Stephen directed it, I believe it is in good hands.