Count of Monte Cristo: I want to finish this book so badly but I always choose another title off my pile because of the daunting size and I couldn't carry it around with me. This and Les Miserables are tricky reads because you need a good translation to really enjoy the novel. And it took me a while to acquire this translation. :) I've watched Gankutsuou and I think it's good even though the visual effects took some time to get used to. :)
Ha Jin: I have most of his books (because they were going on cheap previously). For most part, I have interest in the subjects that he writes about and his books are really easy to read. :)
Lin Yutang: His books are a bit tricky as he's writes for a different generation so some of his ideas might seem dated. But I'm really interested in his commentary on the Chinese, especially when he's writing to introduce the Chinese culture (in a more positive manner) to the Western sphere in those days. The Importance of Living is non-fiction though, so you might want to try his fiction works first, Moments in Peking comes to mind since it is his most famous work. It's pretty huge and can be dreary though. :3
Haruki Murakami: I'm taking baby steps with him. His books seem to be a hit and miss for some people. Here's to hoping it'll be a hit for me. :D
The Harmony Silk Factory: The only reason why it is an important Malaysian literature book is because it is one of the very few books that actually won an international book award. But since it won the Whitbread/Costa Awards which is famous for its readability, so I'm hoping this would be a good/easy read. :) A lot of people seemed to enjoy it to a degree so I have high hopes for it. Once I'm done, we need to discuss it! :D
Kazuo Ishiguro: Have I ever told you I am a fan of Ishiguro's? XD I've read Remains of the Day and A Pale View of Hills. I loved the first book but found the second to be a bit wanting and not exactly memorable. But otherwise, I'm determined to read ALL his books in time. :)
And yes, you need to make a reading list too! :D This list only consists of books that I've already owned and haven't read yet. My purpose for doing this is to actually force myself read what I've already owned. :) Of course, that does not stop my eyes from wandering at bookstores/libraries and making mental lists of books that I'd like to buy. ;)
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Date: 2012-10-07 12:10 pm (UTC)Count of Monte Cristo: I want to finish this book so badly but I always choose another title off my pile because of the daunting size and I couldn't carry it around with me. This and Les Miserables are tricky reads because you need a good translation to really enjoy the novel. And it took me a while to acquire this translation. :) I've watched Gankutsuou and I think it's good even though the visual effects took some time to get used to. :)
Ha Jin: I have most of his books (because they were going on cheap previously). For most part, I have interest in the subjects that he writes about and his books are really easy to read. :)
Lin Yutang: His books are a bit tricky as he's writes for a different generation so some of his ideas might seem dated. But I'm really interested in his commentary on the Chinese, especially when he's writing to introduce the Chinese culture (in a more positive manner) to the Western sphere in those days. The Importance of Living is non-fiction though, so you might want to try his fiction works first, Moments in Peking comes to mind since it is his most famous work. It's pretty huge and can be dreary though. :3
Haruki Murakami: I'm taking baby steps with him. His books seem to be a hit and miss for some people. Here's to hoping it'll be a hit for me. :D
The Harmony Silk Factory: The only reason why it is an important Malaysian literature book is because it is one of the very few books that actually won an international book award. But since it won the Whitbread/Costa Awards which is famous for its readability, so I'm hoping this would be a good/easy read. :) A lot of people seemed to enjoy it to a degree so I have high hopes for it. Once I'm done, we need to discuss it! :D
Kazuo Ishiguro: Have I ever told you I am a fan of Ishiguro's? XD I've read Remains of the Day and A Pale View of Hills. I loved the first book but found the second to be a bit wanting and not exactly memorable. But otherwise, I'm determined to read ALL his books in time. :)
And yes, you need to make a reading list too! :D This list only consists of books that I've already owned and haven't read yet. My purpose for doing this is to actually force myself read what I've already owned. :) Of course, that does not stop my eyes from wandering at bookstores/libraries and making mental lists of books that I'd like to buy. ;)