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The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets by Warren E. Espejo, Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra, Joanna C. Manalastas
5.0
I love how this book makes me laugh out loud. It's not only hilarious, though; it's also a sharp and insightful look at Philippine culture and society.
I keep rereading it; it's so good. One of my favorite books.
I keep rereading it; it's so good. One of my favorite books.
Peksman by Eros S. Atalia
4.0
Must read more of his books. I admit, I didn't understand some of it (mahina ako sa Tagalog okay #shame), but what I did understand was hilarious and true. This book had incredibly witty observations about everyday Filipino life and culture.
Love & Sk8 by Nancy Krulik
3.0
It's nothing exceptional, but if you're looking for a good way to pass the time (and a little sk8er-versus-preppie conflict cliche), Love & Sk8 is it.
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
4.0
This book kept me up 'til the wee hours of the morning. Palahniuk can make me feel anything: angry, sad, happy, in love...
This novel is funny, dark, and full of great quotes. The plot is really crazy and insane, but Palahniuk somehow makes sense out of it all.
This novel is funny, dark, and full of great quotes. The plot is really crazy and insane, but Palahniuk somehow makes sense out of it all.
Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me by Eros S. Atalia
3.0
I liked how this book, like [b:Peksman (Mamatay Ka Man) Nagsisinungaling Ako|7719744|Peksman (Mamatay Ka Man) Nagsisinungaling Ako (at iba pang kwentong kasinungalingan na di dapat paniwalaan)|Eros S. Atalia|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1265882999s/7719744.jpg|10465544], has lots of witty observations about Filipino life. However, sometimes I found these observations to be a bit dragging and a hindrance in the telling of Intoy and Jen's story. Nonetheless, it's a hilarious read.
Freak by Marcella Pixley
5.0
I thought it was going to be just another book about losers being bullied, but it completely exceeded my expectations. The characters weren't particularly memorable, but they made an impression on me because of their subtle flaws. The plot was pretty predictable, but I liked it anyway, because the dialogue made me angry, uncomfortable, and awkward, which is good because well-written books should provoke emotions.
The Best Friend by R.L. Stine
1.0
The plot was repetitive and the ending didn't make sense to me. Even for R.L. Stine, this book is pretty bad.