My Roll of Excellent Reads

Two days ago, we had our holidate at Paseo de Sta. Rosa. I decided on the date place, so, I had to consider of course my own convenience. As expected, I came first for it’s an hour and a half drive from my place, and a three-hour ride from his.

I thought of doing something prolific while waiting so I entered the bookstore, very predictable. I had a book in mind, The Master and Margarita. I read it in a magazine and added it in my list. I looked for it and was about to pay for it when I stumbled upon Lois Lowry’s Messenger. Of course, I put the other behind and paid for the last copy of the Messenger.

Reading the rundown and reviews about the book on its back cover, I had a feeling that reading it would draw out the same anticipation I was feeling while reading Lowry’s The Giver.

But then, he came sooner than later so I had to put the book out-of-the-way. Only last night did I finally have the chance to flick through it, and as estimated, I did not let loose of it, until the very last page.

The Giver is somewhat identical to Socrates’ (was it his?) conception of Utopia as printed in Plato's The Republic. In the book, the author demonstrates a believed to be perfect place, which she also emphasizes that could never exist.

In the Messenger, the author recounts the cruelty thundering back and forth due to the community’s greed and individual’s earthly desires. Yet, she stresses that there’s still hope despite harshness.

I greatly recommend these two books. And to those who do not have a Christmas present for me yet, try giving me the other book, Gathering Blue, and that would be highly appreciated. Hehe.