I just finished 1984 by George Orwell!
This book was really frightening for me, because I share a surprisingly similar political ideal with the late George Orwell (being Libertarian Socialism). I felt like THIS SOCIETY is what would have awaited me if there really was a room 101. When O’Brien discussed what sort of things were in the future, I had to put the book down for a while. The thought of no art, sex without passion, and especially literature, seemed something that would kill me if it could happen. I think I’m going to wait a while before I read Fahrenheit 451 :D
Nonetheless, it’s a very important book, I think. Even if it’s too scary for you to perceive, you should grimace through, or at least watch the film adaptation.
I am about to undertake The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.
Aug 12, 2008, 01:36AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment
Good book for lazy sunday like today ..love it
Feb 24, 2008, 01:43AM PST | 0 comments
During new year break, it was nothing but a good quality time spending with my family. We turned off computer, TV, radio. All we can do is chat , laugh and eat. I talked a lot with my dad all sort of things. At one point of the conversation, I popped him a question ‘ which books provoked a turning point in your life” He browsed me through his bookshelves and I was amazed how my dad finished reading all those piles of books. He showed me a poem and said read slowly. It is a Chinese poem, and was translated to English. He also handed me 10 books and I ended up spent the rest of my time reading and rereading them until now.
Jan 06, 2008, 09:14PM PST | 2 cheers | 0 comments
Spending Lazy sunday with a cuppa coffee and a good book?
May 27, 2007, 01:24AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
Just finished this book !! Awesome!!!
Apr 22, 2007, 03:59AM PDT | 0 comments
Okay – so this year I am actually going to try read all the books on my “official list” which of course….I have yet to create! Stay tuned for the the “list”.
Jan 07, 2007, 06:28PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments