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The Silver Linings Playbook
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Here I am again to the part where I don't know exactly what to say about a book I loved.
Anyway, The Silver Linings Playbook is an engaging, poignant novel that touched a lot of things: mental health, silver linings (obviously), brotherhood, parentage, lies, friendship, love, betterment of oneself, etc. It also touched my heart, my soul, my kidney, my liver, my pancreas and ten of my vital organs lol. (Here's me doing my best to give justice on why this book is worth a read.) See, I can't articulate the right words. Hahaha.
Personally, The Silver Linings Playbook book made me happy (because Jennifer Lawrence is in the cover! "OMG Katniss what are you doing there?") and sad at the same time. Also, hopeful. I did smile a lot and chuckled with some parts I've read and be emotional whenever Pat is in the middle of something that can crush him. It's contagious, okay. I mean I can connect well with Pat Peoples so seeing him sad makes me sad, too. But, I really felt sorry for him when the truth has been revealed, not that his efforts will be wasted but because it was really devastating knowing the truth.
Besides, I love every character in this novel. They aren't one-dimensional characters because even they weren't fully fleshed-out, there are something intriguing about them that can affect the main character or even the story. Also, I didn't mind the football theme of the book. I'd rather witnessed and enjoyed the way Pat and others support their favorite team which is actually enlivening if you'd asked me.
My favorite part of this book is the dance. An interpretative dance of Total Eclipse of the Heart. Oh, gods. The feels. When I'm reading this part, I swear it was breath-taking and flawless and mesmerizing that I've become emotional and feel things beyond my comprehension.
With this kind novel, I don't exactly note every detail about everything. I just let the story grab and take me. I just let the words and sentences flow to its destination and enjoy or rather feel the ride. And I am thankful that it didn't disappoint.
My only complain is that The Silver Linings Playbook spoiled a lot of good classic books. Oh gods no.
Anyway, The Silver Linings Playbook is an engaging, poignant novel that touched a lot of things: mental health, silver linings (obviously), brotherhood, parentage, lies, friendship, love, betterment of oneself, etc. It also touched my heart, my soul, my kidney, my liver, my pancreas and ten of my vital organs lol. (Here's me doing my best to give justice on why this book is worth a read.) See, I can't articulate the right words. Hahaha.
Personally, The Silver Linings Playbook book made me happy (because Jennifer Lawrence is in the cover! "OMG Katniss what are you doing there?") and sad at the same time. Also, hopeful. I did smile a lot and chuckled with some parts I've read and be emotional whenever Pat is in the middle of something that can crush him. It's contagious, okay. I mean I can connect well with Pat Peoples so seeing him sad makes me sad, too. But, I really felt sorry for him when the truth has been revealed, not that his efforts will be wasted but because it was really devastating knowing the truth.
Besides, I love every character in this novel. They aren't one-dimensional characters because even they weren't fully fleshed-out, there are something intriguing about them that can affect the main character or even the story. Also, I didn't mind the football theme of the book. I'd rather witnessed and enjoyed the way Pat and others support their favorite team which is actually enlivening if you'd asked me.
My favorite part of this book is the dance. An interpretative dance of Total Eclipse of the Heart. Oh, gods. The feels. When I'm reading this part, I swear it was breath-taking and flawless and mesmerizing that I've become emotional and feel things beyond my comprehension.
With this kind novel, I don't exactly note every detail about everything. I just let the story grab and take me. I just let the words and sentences flow to its destination and enjoy or rather feel the ride. And I am thankful that it didn't disappoint.
My only complain is that The Silver Linings Playbook spoiled a lot of good classic books. Oh gods no.
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September 23, 2014
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Jul 18, 2015 06:04AM
Will wait for your review Neil :) The film was A-mazing so the book must be pretty incredible as well...
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The Silver Linings Playbook spoiled a lot of good classic books. - lolsss ^^ great review!!!
Arch wrote: "The Silver Linings Playbook spoiled a lot of good classic books. - lolsss ^^ great review!!!"Thank you, Arch. :) It's time to watch the movie.
Wonderful review, Neil. I haven't read this but I loved the movie. I hope you enjoy it too.^^
Great review Neil! I've only watched the movie and I loved it. :)
Thank you Aj and Beatrice! :)
Fantastic review, Neil! Adding to my TBR!
I really liked this book! It is a shame about it spoiling so many classics though DD:
Chantal wrote: "Fantastic review, Neil! Adding to my TBR!"Thank you, Chantal! :)
Olivia-Savannah wrote: "I really liked this book! It is a shame about it spoiling so many classics though DD:"Yeah :( but the thing is I've forgotten them already :) Glad you liked thus book also.
