Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story by Debbie Tung

Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story by Debbie Tung
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm an introvert, but unlike the author or this graphic novel, I consider mine as mild. I prefer just to stay at home, read a book, or watch a movie/series online than going to the beach or doing sports. That's where my reticence ends because on the contrary, I'm a talkative person, opinionated, a little assertive, and more of a motivator. However, Debbie Tung's case is more severe because she got some problem communicating and dealing with others.


I'm quite sure that a lot of introverts and bookworms can relate to Debbie, may it be close to her situation or their's is a milder condition just like mine. Being an introvert has both its pros and cons; one just need to monitor and control it so it will not take over their lives. Seeking help from friends and love ones on this condition is a huge help also, because having someone behind your back will make introverts co-exist with everyone.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Perfect 5 stars for the The Tattooist of Auschwitz! This book follows the true story of Slovakians Lale and Gita who experienced spending several years in the Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust period. Lale was a linguist; a Jew; prisoner 34902; and was a Tetovierer (tattooist in German) in the Auschwitz concentration camp in Birkenau, Poland.

I'm always fascinated on this darkest period of the history, hence I read books that contains the said theme whenever I have the chance. Reading another memoir of one of the survivors made me envisioned what happened to the prisoners of Nazi Germany. However, Lale and Gita were very lucky to survived and after the liberation, they had a better life when they migrated to the land down under.

If you are like me who are into reading memoir and anything about the Holocaust, you should try to read The Tattooist of Auschwitz because I'm certain that you will also like it.

Entropy by Aaron Costain

Entropy by Aaron Costain
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I found this graphic novel a little bit odd. While reading this, I thought that this could be religious in theme because of some of the dialogues about God and His creations.


After I'm through reading this, I don't really know what the message it wants to impart. It just end abruptly and I don't know exactly what is it about or what happened in the ending signifies.

The Castoffs, V.2: Into The Wastelands by M.K. Reed

The Castoffs, V.2: Into The Wastelands by M.K. Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I never had a chance to check the 1st volume of this comic series, that's why I'm not familiar with the story and the characters. I'm torn on giving this either 3 or 4 stars, but I chose to give 4 stars because Duncan, the new addition to their adventure, looks like a fun character to watch out.

The first quarter of this 2nd volume has a slow pace that's why I got a little bored while reading it, but the latter part is where the exciting scenes are. I would be delighted if only I could also see the 1st issue, and I'm also anticipating the 3rd installment of this series.

Saigon Calling: London 1963-75 by Marcelino Truong

Saigon Calling: London 1963-75 by Marcelino Truong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This graphic novel is the continuation to Marceline Truong's experience during the Vietnam War. The author and his parents were really fortunate that they lived in London while Vietnam was still at war.

Despite that they were away from their homeland, they were still affected by the news that they received not only from the media, but from their relatives and friends they left in Vietnam.

This second volume of Truong's graphic novel cited a comprehensive details about the latter years of the war. I remember watching a local documentary about the Vietnamese boat people who were helped by our country, and the government chose to settled them in the Palawan Island during that time. There were some Vietnamese who chose to remained here even after the war; while others migrated to other countries such as Canada, Europe and in U.S.

After the so-called liberation, there were reeducation or concentration camps in Vietnam that were hidden from the West, or from the big and influential countries such as the U.S, and from the media. I never knew about this before, but because of this graphic novel, I learnt that Vietnam was still not fully liberated then and that it took several more years before it happened.

Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63 by Marcelino Truong

Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63 by Marcelino Truong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn't have even the slightest idea about the history of the Vietnam war. Through this graphic novel of Marceline Truong, I have learnt a lot on what really happened during that time.

As this was written from a Vietnamese perspective and from whom that had relatives who were in the government then, I reckon that the accounts of what happened were quite detailed and fact-based.

Hero Cats Volume 1 by Kyle Puttkammer

Hero Cats Volume 1 by Kyle Puttkammer
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Probably because I'm a dog person that's why I wasn't able to appreciate fully this graphic novel. However, those who like cats will be delighted with the stories in this first book of the Hero Cats of Stellar City.


This volume compiles Chapter 1 to 6 with a bonus story from Action Lab's 2014 Halloween Comicfest Comic entitled, "Monster Movie Night." I consider The Menace of Johnny Arcado and Mystery on Campus the best stories in this installment.

Thanks to Action Lab Entertainment for the reading copy provided.

It by Stephen King

It by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was never scared of clowns because they look harmless, not until I've read this novel. Whenever I see clowns in children's party or on TV shows, I've never imagine that there will come a time that I might see them on a different perspective. No, I'm still not afraid of them, but I will become vigilant as this book reminds me that even the innocuous looking people or thing might have potentials to be wicked.

It was the very first novel of Stephen King that I've read and I didn't expect that I will enjoy reading this. My older sister was able to watched the 90's TV series adaptation of this book; she warned me that it wasn't that scary so perhaps that the book is just the same. Never had the chance to see that TV Mini-Series neither the movie version, thus I cannot compare them to the novel.

This book will undoubtedly scare anyone who reads it and I highly recommend this, either you love thriller/mystery type genre or not. It is just too long, but you will never get bored as this will make you anticipate what will come next.

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