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Suzume no Tojimari || Quick Review

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Suzume, a 17-year-old girl, meets Souta, a young man looking for a door. Out of curiosity, she sought out the mysterious door and discovers that it opens to a different world, only to welcome disaster and destruction in hers. Now she embarks on a journey to help Souta to close the doors all over Japan in order to save everyone.  Makoto Shinkai and RADWIMPS really know how to use music in creating the world and emotions of the story. With Japanese mythology and historical elements, they get to tell a common message differently that in the end leaves you emotional. Cinematography and animation are just beautiful yet intentional. (Wish I can say more about this but I might spoil)  And dammit, I have nothing to say about the voice actors because I have a soft spot for Japanese VAs.  Although, I kinda wish that there was more emphasis on Suzume’s feelings and thoughts about her past. There are scenes that do but they didn’t express enough for me to make the ending more im...
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Book Review: "I Was Here" by Gayle Forman

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A book that's written by Gayle Forman, the ever so impressive heart-wrenching drama writer? Oh, I know what to expect. The "If I Stay" writer has a way to bring out the waterworks, but at the same time, she has this style where it's all grounded on reality, experience, and being human. I have to admit I only watched the "If I Stay" movie and not the book. Please forgive me. Although, I'd like to think it's a good thing because that means I'm reading her works for the first time.

"I Was Here" talks about Cody who loses Meg, her only close friend, to suicide. She discovers that there's something more behind this suicide. The story explores loss told through the eyes of Cody. Her every action and choice is understandable because of what she's going through.

Gayle Forman's style and voice are just so human that you can connect to Cody; her thoughts, her feelings, and everything. The written subtle reactions of Cody can say so many things. What basically attaches me to the story is her journey.

If you're like me, then perhaps you're more into those kinds of young adult stories that are grounded with reality, a slice of life. And this is one. This book speaks to and for real people who experience this, losing someone to suicide, especially someone who just looks so full of life and so happy, who looks as if they have everything put together.

At the end of the book, it'll leave you a crying mess after going this long journey with Cody, trying to find out why her friend Meg killed herself. After all of that struggle and trouble, and when Cody finally realizes something, it's hard to take it in. It's such a painful and sad yet beautiful experience. I don't want to give so much away. Until you read, which I tell you is worth it, I think you'll understand what I'm saying.

I only hope they'll make a movie out of this too.

Rate: 📚📚📚📚📚
Experience: 📖📖📖📖📖

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