Holy Cow

Hi, Assalamualaikum

Holy Cow, written by the famous David Duchovny; follows the story of Elsie who starts the tale as an ordinary happy cow. However, everything changes for Elsie one night; the night when she and Mallory went out to meet the bull. Through the window of her owner's house, she sees the family gathering around a Box God (a TV) and this Box God reveals the truth about what really happens to cows, including her mother. This shakes Elsie's understanding of her world to the core.

Motivated by fear and anger, Elsie plans to flee from the farm; this happened after she learned that in India, cows are worshipped and considered to be a sacred animal. Then, after some times, two other farm residents decided to join her in a bid to obtain a better life after they discovered her plans. 

Eventually, a motley crew is formed. Elsie- the once happy cow, Jerry- a grumpy pig who has recently converted to Judaism and change his name to Shalom; and Tom- a suave Turkey who cannot fly but can use his beak to work an iPhone. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport.

And that is the starting point where everything doesn't make sense. But hey! Who ever said anything like reality upon this book?  This book is really a good book. Elsie is a wise-cracking, pop-culture, reference-dropping, slyly witty narrator; Shalom (Jerry) rejected by his adopted people in Jurusalem that ends up uniting the Israelis and the Palestinians; and Tom, who does eventually learn how to fly - dispenses psychiatric advice in a fake German accent.

I was honestly hooked up with this book like for hours non-stop; thanks to Elsie the narrator. Her character is fabulous and it is entertaining throughout the whole book. I can't stop myself for reading it out loud, especially the part where Elsie condemned humans and their poop. 

Another thing about humans I don't quite get is how disgusted they are with poop, even their own. They can't get away with it fast enough, and whenever they step in ours, they curse and try to get it off their boots really fast. Plus, they think poop is totally funny. Like it's the setup of all these jokes they tell one another. I don't get it, man, it's just poop. Poop and farts. What? That make you uncomfortable? That's your problem, Cochise. We all do it. We all do it lots. No big deal.

Beneath all of the giggles and fun that David Duchovny gives me, he leaves an underlying notion that animals are more than mindless creatures there to serve and feed human race; they all have feelings too. This book, a light-hearted; self-aware; funny; and have so many messages inside- that can makes anyone think deeply about this life;- is a really must have. All the charismatic creatures inside the book will point the way towards a mutual understanding and acceptance that the world desperately needs.

p/s: Sometimes I think David Duchovny is really a cow. He blew me off with the book. I love him more now :p Until then, xoxo :)

Grey

Hi, Assalamualaikum.

I've found it's hard to know a person that doesn't know about the sexy trilogy 50 Shades Of Grey - written by E L James. After her huge success in the book trilogy and the movie itself, she finally made this - Grey; the book as told by Christian Grey.

We all know the backstory behind Christian's need for Dominance, and I was hoping for more insight from Christian's perspectives. I mean, we know about his current world already; neat, disciplined and utterly empty; until the day that he met Anastasia Steele. I just hoping that ELJames wrote more; let me know more about him.

I appreciate it that I am now know a bit deeper about Christian's nightmare, and what occurred in his few years of life- before meeting Anastasia but I found there was something lacking in retelling of all the events; it's somehow blurry to me. The details; supposedly told from Christian's perspectives are limited. And inadequate; for a four years old him to comprehend. 

The author should let the readers know more about Christian's relationship with Leila and Mrs Robinsan a.k.a Elena. These kind of history in his would have made the storyline a little more exciting and revealing as to the how and why he is as he is now. The past events should be as important as the current event and the details are limited to what the readers are exposed - given that we are supposed to be in his thoughts and emotions.

Christian with Anastasia - the current event. We can see to what extent Christian's jealousy and insecurity control a good portion of his needs to dominate, to build up his current lifestyle , his needs and all; I am sure anyone who bought this book expected it to be a man's thoughts full with wanting and all ; but sadly, all ELJames gave was repeated sex scenes from her first book and to me, honestly is so dull. Repetitive description about the sex scenes are not sexy.

The great thing about the book is only the ending. The original story ended with Anastasia leaving him after he whipped her with a belt but in this book, it carried on showing him falling apart and then try to resolve on how to win Anastasia back. I love the trilogy, yes I do; so much - but there are no new revelations in Grey and I am honestly disappointed with it.

I hate to give a bad review about a book from an author that I like, but it is what it is. I don't recommend anyone to buy or even read this book. Because reading the trilogy is enough if you really need to understand Christian's mindset. The original trilogy was quite revealing enough and Grey, in my opinion; adds nothing new to the original plot.

You can read the original trilogy here :-

Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Freed

p/s: If ELJames did want to publish another two books from Christians's perspectives, I hope she can do it better than Grey. Until then. xoxo

Wolf Children

Assalamualaikum, hi !

Because I have nothing to do yesterday, I've had watched several animated movies by the Japanese and this is my favourite; Wolf Children by the famous Mr. Mamoru Hosoda.

The cover of the movie - 2012

Directed and co-written by Mr. Mamoru Hosoda, the story follows a young mother; Hana who is left to raise two half werewolf children (Yuki and Ame) after her husband died while hunting for food for the children. It was difficult to raise the children; that later Hana moves the family to the countryside away from prying neighbours. She works hard for her family, she even repair the dilapidated house they moved in and sustain the family on their own crops. 

At first, I can see how Yuki loves to transform into wolf and how great human Ame wants to be. But soon; after Yuki get herself in a school, she began to be more like human and this somehow switched with Ame nature habits- love to be with nature and take lessons from an old fox about survival in the wild. 

The great conflict occurs when Yuki and Ame fight over whether they are human or wolf. And as I expected, Ame won. I don't like Yuki's character anyway. *hahaha* She's a little bit annoying, whining about this and that. Unlike her brother, Ame is rather quite and knows what he really wants. 

That's all from me. You all have to watch this animated movie, as it is good to watch with your family. Here is the link to the movie Wolf Children . Have fun watching !

Song Of The Sea

Assalamualaikum. Hi

Two paper down, two more to go 'till I off with these semester two. Anyway, I got none for tomorrow so I have decided to watch a movie. I did came across this one animation movie by Disney. It's so good; I am seriously crying (T^T) It's based on the ancient Celtic myth of the selkie *which I will search for more later - hehehe* The main characters would be two sibling; Ben and Saoirse (pronounced as Saorsha with a deep O) and their father; Conor who remains distraught over the loss of his beloved several years earlier. The supporting characters are Ben and Saoirse 's mother; Bronagh, the fairies, their grandmother and Macha; The Owl Witch.

You can watch the movie Song of The Sea by clicking the link. Enjoy !

p/s : Selkie is a mythological being that lives as human on the land and as a seal underwater who has a mission to accomplish.