i haven't had much time to read recently which is a major bummer, but that's okay! in the meantime, let's go through some more of my top book picks of all time
if you're looking for a quick (and i mean quick) read, try the dog who dared to dream. it took me a couple of days to finish the book but i'm sure it's possible to go though it within a day! originally written in korean by sun-mi hwang, the book strikes an interesting balance between adult and children's fiction. honestly, i was pretty reluctant to begin reading. i mean, it's an animal story - it's either going to be extremely kiddish or painfully saccharine like some kind of parable of modern, human life. but i was wrong. instead, sun-mi told a simple yet beautiful story of life. even though the sentence structures and word choices were a little on the simpler side (this could possibly be because of the translation), the themes in this story were pretty deep, covering topics like betrayal and sacrifice
all in all, a lovely, well-paced novel about the trials and joys of life from a unique perspective. i give it a 3/5
if you're looking for something more mentally and emotionally engaging, try everything i never told you. i've read this book twice and both times, author celeste ng completely blew my mind. there were so many things i loved about this thrilling masterpiece: the plot, the character development, the structure, the writing style, the list goes on and on! the story begins just like any other psychological thriller: a child suddenly goes missing in a quiet town, and the lee family is in the middle of it all. with every page, you'll discover the painful intricacies of racial fissures, the crushing impact of an identity crisis, and the haunting weight of family secrets
apparently, ng took about 6 years to complete this book and i must say, all her hard work has paid off! a resounding 5/5 from me :)
if you are looking for a feel-good novel, i suggest you read the rosie project by graeme simsion. simply put, don is on a hunt for a wife, an endeavor also known as the wife project. his approach to love is a little different: it's logical, scientific, and involves a specially curated questionnaire?? then along comes rosie, a character who easily flunks don's questionnaire, but she's on a different mission: the father project, a quest to find her biological father. don offers his expertise as a genetics professor and the two embark on a whirlwind of a journey where don ultimately learns that love may not always be what looks good on paper
the rosie project was one of the few books i actually laughed out loud reading. it's warm and casual, a perfect reminder to always see the funny side of human behavior. final verdict: 4/5
so, there you go, some of my favorite reads! do let me know which you've read and which you'd love to read :)
