Did the characters seem believable? Did their actions and words seem real?
Definitely. Each character has his or her distinct temperament. The author writes in Bella’s perspective, yet it’s as if the author was really there! The author puts the reader in Bella’s shoes and I must say, it really seems like it did happen. From clothing to reactions to smells, it’s as if the characters really existed. Every detail, movement, reaction, emotion–-everything paints a picture so vividly.
Did the book pull you in? How did the author make that happen?
Yes. A few friends of mine told me about Twilight. They would tell me about it an they would usually start out with, “Donna! You should read Twilight. You’ll love it! It’s about this vampire…” Vampire? Who would want to read about that? I thought that the idea of reading about vampires was a bit silly, but I chose to read the book anyway.
Boy, I opened the book, and I was hooked. I could see, hear, smell, and feel as if I were there. The author doesn’t throw the idea of vampires out there immediately nor does she make it a big deal. Had she, I would have lost interest in the beginning. The story was rather much like a roller coaster ride–and I loved it.
Who, if anyone, would you recommend this book to? Why?
I don’t have anyone in particular in mind; however I would recommend this book to anyone who has never thought of vampires as anything worth hearing about. It doesn’t hurt to expand boundaries. It can be very enlightening to try something new. Of course, I would also recommend this book to vampire aficionados, as if I needed to!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Kathleen Laurio's Thoughts about the Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Did the book pull you in? How did the author make that happen?
Stephenie Meyer made Isabella Swan’s thoughts, judgments, actions, emotions, etc sound so surreal. Bella is just about like everyone else. She doesn’t exactly have a perfect family, but both parents love her. She goes to high school; she has her hopes and dreams and as many teenage girls in her name of school here, she has fallen in love with the handsome, enigmatic Edward Cullen. Stephenie Meyer captivated almost every girl I knew who read the book into falling in love with Edward. The status of being a vampire may be a “turn-on” for most girls, but she made him sound like the ideal guy, which grabbed my attention to the story even more.
Who, if anyone would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend Twilight to people who are hopeless-romantics and are probably in to sci-fi plots. I would also like to recommend this book to boys as well. Since girls are the main gender reading the novel, I want boys to read it for a change. I want to find out whom their favorite character would be and if they get attracted to book as much as girls are.
Who was your favorite character? What did you like about him or her?
I know that it sounds like a cliché, but I would say Edward Cullen. He is a vampire, after all. Though, it’s not only that reason for why I chose him; he is a sweet guy and it shows that he truly cares for and protects the ones he loves, especially Bella. Even though he is about 90 years old and has gone through many challenging obstacles in life, he has been strong and still has an unintended attraction to many of the young ladies in their high school along with his “siblings.” Edward’s love for Bella may be stronger than he could have ever imagined, but at least he has never pressured her into some things she does not desire and makes sure she is positive about her decisions and preparation for its outcome. As much as she wants to be one of them, he chooses that she can’t be until she has finished high school and has gotten married to him.
Stephenie Meyer made Isabella Swan’s thoughts, judgments, actions, emotions, etc sound so surreal. Bella is just about like everyone else. She doesn’t exactly have a perfect family, but both parents love her. She goes to high school; she has her hopes and dreams and as many teenage girls in her name of school here, she has fallen in love with the handsome, enigmatic Edward Cullen. Stephenie Meyer captivated almost every girl I knew who read the book into falling in love with Edward. The status of being a vampire may be a “turn-on” for most girls, but she made him sound like the ideal guy, which grabbed my attention to the story even more.
Who, if anyone would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend Twilight to people who are hopeless-romantics and are probably in to sci-fi plots. I would also like to recommend this book to boys as well. Since girls are the main gender reading the novel, I want boys to read it for a change. I want to find out whom their favorite character would be and if they get attracted to book as much as girls are.
Who was your favorite character? What did you like about him or her?
I know that it sounds like a cliché, but I would say Edward Cullen. He is a vampire, after all. Though, it’s not only that reason for why I chose him; he is a sweet guy and it shows that he truly cares for and protects the ones he loves, especially Bella. Even though he is about 90 years old and has gone through many challenging obstacles in life, he has been strong and still has an unintended attraction to many of the young ladies in their high school along with his “siblings.” Edward’s love for Bella may be stronger than he could have ever imagined, but at least he has never pressured her into some things she does not desire and makes sure she is positive about her decisions and preparation for its outcome. As much as she wants to be one of them, he chooses that she can’t be until she has finished high school and has gotten married to him.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Kaelani Demapan's thoughts onHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Did the characters seem believable? Did their actions and words seem real?
In my perspective, I can say that each of their personalities are real. Harry, Master of Death, is amazing in so many ways; Hermione with outstanding intelligence and Ron, always worried. Therefore, the characters in the book seem believable. Although, I can say that their actions and words were not as convincing to me because when they cast out spells or “Disapparate”, we know for a fact that it can’t be possibly real.
* Kaelani Demapan is one of the chosen student for the Reading Rave Library Program.
In my perspective, I can say that each of their personalities are real. Harry, Master of Death, is amazing in so many ways; Hermione with outstanding intelligence and Ron, always worried. Therefore, the characters in the book seem believable. Although, I can say that their actions and words were not as convincing to me because when they cast out spells or “Disapparate”, we know for a fact that it can’t be possibly real.
* Kaelani Demapan is one of the chosen student for the Reading Rave Library Program.
Merey Len's Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
For me the best part is when Harry looks into the pensieve and sees Albus Dumbledore’s memory of when he and Severus Snape have secret meetings. And in one of the secret meeting he confesses his love for Lily, Harry’s mother. At first it was a shock to me because they made it look like Snape was on the bad side but all along he was always on the good side. And I also like the part where Harry dies and then is brought back by Dumbledore. Even though Dumbledore died he is still present throughout the book. This is the book where all the things from the other books combine. I was so happy and excited when Harry was brought back to life. I really like how the author makes me feel like I’m in the story which really cool. All of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series bring out, our imagination to a whole new level. I really recommend this book to all the Harry Potter fans who haven’t read this book yet, because I think this is the best book of all the Harry Potter series
* Merey Len Denora is one of the chosen students for the Reading Rave Library Program
* Merey Len Denora is one of the chosen students for the Reading Rave Library Program
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Chantel Taitano's Comments on Nicolas Spark's, A Bend in the Road
Title: A Bend in the Road
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Warner Books
Copyright: 2001
Pages: 534
Reviewed by: Chantel Taitano
I know how it feels to lose someone who meant so much to you. I lost my grandfather a year ago and it was really difficult for me to live my life knowing that I’ll never see him again. I never got the chance to tell him how much I loved him, how much I loved having him around. All the things I wanted him to know have never been revealed for he has left this world that, I now live in. There are so many things I wanted to know but I never got the answers to. It must be really hard for Miles. Especially because he found out that the person who killed his wife was the brother of this one lady that he fell in love with. He had a choice to either throw Brian (the brother of the lady Miles fell in love with) into Jail or believe Brian’s story and let him go, knowing that it was really an accident. The way we live our lives are based on the choices we make.
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Warner Books
Copyright: 2001
Pages: 534
Reviewed by: Chantel Taitano
I know how it feels to lose someone who meant so much to you. I lost my grandfather a year ago and it was really difficult for me to live my life knowing that I’ll never see him again. I never got the chance to tell him how much I loved him, how much I loved having him around. All the things I wanted him to know have never been revealed for he has left this world that, I now live in. There are so many things I wanted to know but I never got the answers to. It must be really hard for Miles. Especially because he found out that the person who killed his wife was the brother of this one lady that he fell in love with. He had a choice to either throw Brian (the brother of the lady Miles fell in love with) into Jail or believe Brian’s story and let him go, knowing that it was really an accident. The way we live our lives are based on the choices we make.
Chantel Taitano's Comments on Jodi Picoult's the Pact
Title: The Pact: A Love Story
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Copyright: May 1998
Pages: 384
Reviewed By: Chantel Taitano
There were moments in my life when everything got murky and there were moments where everything got really bright, but that’s just life. You’ll always have your “up and down” times. There were some times in my life when I just wanted it to end - the pain, the frustration, but then again, there are times when I realize how precious “life” really is. Life is God’s gift to every creature, every human that he created in this world. Instead of wasting those moments on pain, anger, and frustration... spend it wisely. Always look at the bright side of things. Always remember that you’re not only hurting yourself, but others as well, when you commit suicide. The Pact showed me what pain could do to some people. Pain could lead to death and death could lead to sorrow. Suicide will never heal the pain, it extends it.
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Copyright: May 1998
Pages: 384
Reviewed By: Chantel Taitano
There were moments in my life when everything got murky and there were moments where everything got really bright, but that’s just life. You’ll always have your “up and down” times. There were some times in my life when I just wanted it to end - the pain, the frustration, but then again, there are times when I realize how precious “life” really is. Life is God’s gift to every creature, every human that he created in this world. Instead of wasting those moments on pain, anger, and frustration... spend it wisely. Always look at the bright side of things. Always remember that you’re not only hurting yourself, but others as well, when you commit suicide. The Pact showed me what pain could do to some people. Pain could lead to death and death could lead to sorrow. Suicide will never heal the pain, it extends it.
Marjorie Dizo's Thoughts on Dear John
Title: Dear John
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Warner Books 2006
Pages: 276
Reviewed by: Marjorie Dizu
This book is sad book. It’s sad because a guy named John was in love with a lady named Savannah. John is a soldier. While he was deployed, his father had a heart attack. A few months later his father died. After John’s father death, Savannah left John for a guy named Tim. John was devastated with everything that happened, but he has to let it go, because all he wanted was for Savannah to be happy. Till this present-day, Savannah and Tim are together and they’re living happily. John, in the other hand is just waiting and remembering the past of his beloved father and relationship with Savannah.
I have a friend, whose husband is the Marines. Every night they would be talking and arguing. It’s because, maybe my friend’s husband is thinking that she might leave him while he was deployed. Her dad passed away two years ago. This book didn’t have any refection on me, but to my friend. Just reading this book and hearing them argue on the phone gave me goose bumps and thoughts on my mind. What I told my friend was to forgive him and trust him, because I know he doesn’t want to receive a “Dear John” letter.
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Warner Books 2006
Pages: 276
Reviewed by: Marjorie Dizu
This book is sad book. It’s sad because a guy named John was in love with a lady named Savannah. John is a soldier. While he was deployed, his father had a heart attack. A few months later his father died. After John’s father death, Savannah left John for a guy named Tim. John was devastated with everything that happened, but he has to let it go, because all he wanted was for Savannah to be happy. Till this present-day, Savannah and Tim are together and they’re living happily. John, in the other hand is just waiting and remembering the past of his beloved father and relationship with Savannah.
I have a friend, whose husband is the Marines. Every night they would be talking and arguing. It’s because, maybe my friend’s husband is thinking that she might leave him while he was deployed. Her dad passed away two years ago. This book didn’t have any refection on me, but to my friend. Just reading this book and hearing them argue on the phone gave me goose bumps and thoughts on my mind. What I told my friend was to forgive him and trust him, because I know he doesn’t want to receive a “Dear John” letter.
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