This
may be the very first time that I have read an action-packed novel. I
used to have biases about these kinds of stories because for one,
they're too macho for me and if you notice, I always prefer chick lits,
fantasy adventure and the self-help kinds. I guess the closest that I
have come to reading this type of book was when I used to read all of
Sidney Sheldon's novels back in High School (I've read them all...he's one of my most favorites then and now...may he rest in peace) and Dan Brown's Angel and Demons, Da Vinci Code, Deception Point and Digital Fortress (which I have read several years ago and have yet found the time to review here).
Even these novels are not purely action material. There's always a huge
chunk of adult scenes, philosophy, and love angle to it. Mercenary
Intent is my first EVER purely ation-packed novel but with a heart. I
was excited when I first found out about it but I also had my little
doubts when the author himself, Dennis Hambright, sent me a signed copy. Nevertheless, I gave it a try.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Mercenary Intent by Dennis Hambright
Labels:
action,
book,
bookworm,
Dennis Hambright,
fiction,
Mercenary Intent,
suspense
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Winner Stands Alone by Paolo Coelho
This latest book of Paolo Coelho is one that is very different from the rest of the pack (I know because I've read all of them and I have them in my collection).
It was a slow read at first but the more I turned its pages, the more
hooked I got. Probably because in my own little way, I have brushed with
the world of glamour and celebrities through the acting bits I did in
theater and TV and I know for a fact how messy, superficial, vain and
shallow people can really get. Many will really try everything they can
to get a piece of the pie... any piece of fame and glory that they can
get their hands on. Most of the time, I detest it. But for Paolo
Coelho's characters in this book, The Superclass, fame and fortune have
become the end all and be all of living.
Labels:
book,
bookworm,
Cannes Film Festival,
fiction,
Glitz and Glamour,
love story,
Paolo Coelho,
serial killer,
suspense,
The Winner Stands Alone
Friday, November 6, 2009
My Current Book Collection
OMG! It's been several months since I last sreviewed a book here. Honestly I have been so busy with my life...with
work... with social activities and travels that I haven't really had
the time tro finish reading any of my books. And I got tons of 'em! I
hope to finish one before this month ends. Until then, let me show you
my current collection:
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