1. Eleanor & Park
This particular novel got me a bit worked up I must say. The whole story unfolded pretty nicely for me. It is not the typical kind of love story. For once the girl is not super gorgeous/rich/smart/talented. In fact she was downright opposite. Chubby, red-curly hair, messed up family and probably faced problems many others can relate to. If you can handle a little bit of a suspense ending this is definitely a good read. I like Rainbow Rowell because she spares the details when necessary.
2. Fangirl
I could not put this book down. Finished it at one go. I must say... Rowell has a way of making her characters so darn attractive I fear any Hollywood actor would not stand a chance of those already imagined in the readers head. And oh man, what kind of name is Levi? If he is not so attractive already, Levi is such a gorgeous name. Literally swooning over him. The book as usual ended with a really good twist too. But I did find it weird, the fan fiction thing. The Simon and Baz. I didn't really get what was going on there so I skipped those parts - most of them. (I have to be completely honest, I didn't know it was a gay thing. I didn't get it anyways so it didn't matter.) Seriously, Rowell is extremely talented in making her characters so darn attractive. Not in terms of physical features but character wise too. Give me some time to lower my expectations of gentleman again okay, Rowell set it too high in these books. Darn. Good read.
3. Attachments
I am not sure about the release dates of these books but I just finished Attachments. Saved the best for last even. If anything I typed up there did not want to make you read the book already just stop reading and read this one. Seriously. The characters - Beth, Jennifer and Lincoln are somewhat real. Not exactly relatable to someone in a totally different age group but real. I am still somewhat awed at Rowell's talent to paint such wonderful characters. I love her books because it does not involve much of the mushy kissing stuff. Some authors get a bit overboard with that and you feel like you're reading something else altogether. Like I said, THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ. Not only is it a fun, light read - it is really amusing. The characters are not fairy tale-ish. Their actions reflect what we, hopefully as people would do. Of course for the exception of Lincoln - the heart throb. Okay, okay, snapping back to reality now.
But seriously. Please don't make movies out of these books yet. Let everyone read them. So now you know how I spend most of my time. More books to read, but that is all for today. :)
Sunday service was so good today. Finally went to YC after a long long time. So grateful to have Kristen with me too. Shopping after that was also very entertaining and my legs decided to be good. Knees all buckled up now but it's already night time so there is not much walking left to do.
And with that, I am so grateful. :)
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