Author: Mina Deocareza
‘Copycat’ By Alex Lake [Book Review]
I was looking for an easy read, preferably a thriller with a sickening twist, when I stumbled upon Alex Lake’s “Copycat.” And it was so easy for me to get hooked on it, especially considering its premise. What is it about? A woman learns that someone has set up a separate Facebook account in her
‘The Hole: A Novel’ By Hye-Young Pyun [Book Review]
I’m always on the lookout for new thriller books, so when I came across it on Scribd and learned about the novel’s premise, I was intrigued right away. Of course, it also helped that I read really good reviews on it online. I even saw that a lot of readers described it as a complete
‘Ms Ice Sandwich’ By Mieko Kawakami [Book Review]
Mieko Kawakami’s “Ms Ice Sandwich” is one of those books you should consider picking up if you are looking for something short and easy to read. Don’t get fooled by its simplicity and shortness, though, because it actually has a lot to offer. The book follows a boy in his fourth grade who gets obsessed
‘How To Kill Your Family’ By Bella Mackie [Book Review]
I don’t know what exactly happened, but I was in a reading slump for months. I tried picking up books I first thought were exciting, only to find myself having a hard time connecting to the text just a few pages into them. Good thing, though, Bella Mackie’s “How To Kill Your Family” suddenly became
Quality Over Quantity
More than a year ago, I wrote a blog post that I now find to be a bit too pretentious. It’s called “How To Read More Books.” I don’t have anything about trying to read as many books as possible within a year. I think people who are able to complete their reading challenges with
‘The Goldfinch’ By Donna Tartt [Book Review]
First of all, I’d like to say that I was more than willing to fall in love with this book when I picked it up. I read Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History” a few years ago and genuinely loved it, so I expected the same level of excitement from “The Goldfinch.” And it didn’t disappoint. I’ve been aware that
‘People From My Neighborhood’ By Hiromi Kawakami [Book Review]
I’m so glad I read this! I’ve been so dependent on my Kindle lately. And since it allows me to get whatever book I want whenever I want it, it usually keeps me from getting actual books. However, when I saw this particular title as I was checking out Fully Booked’s Shopee store, I just
‘Like Water For Chocolate’ By Laura Esquivel [Book Review]
Although I had heard of this book before, it wasn’t until I saw a marked-down copy of it in a nearby bookstore that I became really intrigued by it. And since it was priced at just P99 (a little over $2), I decided to buy it. Unlike many of the books I own, I started
‘Crying In H Mart: A Memoir’ By Michelle Zauner [Book Review]
When I first heard Michelle Zauner was releasing a book, I just couldn’t contain my happiness. Suddenly, there was something to look forward to again. Life seemed worth living. It was in 2018 when I first came across Zauner’s writing. I was stalking this girl who had been flirting with a then-boyfriend and something on
‘The Plot’ By Jean Hanff Korelitz [Book Review]
Obviously, I have a thing for books about books and writers. Much better if they are packed with drama or revolve around a scandal. No wonder, when I learned about the premise of “The Plot,” I knew right away that I would love it. I mean, it’s about a once-successful writer who ends up stealing