I’ve always wondered what the line “So long, and thanks for the fish” meant.

I didn’t know that this was a kids’ book! Also, I just realized that I’m reading a book that’s thirty years old (actually I have the 30th anniversary edition) and that I’m kinda “late for the party” so to speak—but what the hey, I’m having fun reading it anyway.

Can’t say. XD

(I do, however, want to say that I’ve been looking for a copy of this here in Manila for quite some time…and I discovered just now that dear old National Bookstore actually has the damn book. Why can’t I find it, then? hrrgh.)

Lately I have a really difficult time watching any films over 90-100 minutes. I get anxious as what feels like the ending approaches, I began to shake my leg, flip open and flip shut my cell phone – things like that. But that didn’t happen for Richard Kelly’s third film, The Box.

Although it is filled with plot twist after plot twist, layer upon layer of fantastic and bizarre characterization, scenes filled with just creepy stares and spontaneous nosebleeds…I was never frustrated. I simply absorbed.

Hell yes it was absurd, but why can’t that be a good thing? If I can barely watch a well-made and wonderful 90-minute film, but spend around 2 hours absorbing something completely insane, that must mean something.

Watch it even if it’s only to escape everyday for a little while.

This is really pretty cool so far. Very original in some ways.

I recommend the author’s comments at the end of the novel.

Milla’s acting has vastly improved. Ever since .45 she’s very convincing. She’s still a fierce female character in The Fourth Kind only now she’s fighting aliens and denial as opposed to zombies.

I put off seeing this movie as it did not sound like my cup of tea at all. Corporate intrigue? George Clooney growing a conscience? Yawn. No thanks.

I stumbled upon it on cable as it was coming on and the husband wanted me to watch for a bit, just to see Tom Wilkinson’s performance (which is great). I was very surprised that this movie was not at all boring, which is what I’d gathered from the trailers. The film is interesting, layered, well-written and -acted (Tilda Swinton won an Oscar) and not at all convoluted, which is what I’ve come to expect from most movies of this kind. I highly recommend Michael Clayton.

This movie was a running-from-the-cops type of movie with some artsy overtones.

And while it wasn’t a romantic film, there was a “love” story—although somewhat of a dysfunctional one.

I know this wasn’t the point of the movie, but I keep thinking that if that was the way your parents met, you’d have like the best story ever to tell your kids.

I can’t help it. Amish books are my weakness. I know, I know. However I have no desire to become Amish nor do I agree with all their beliefs. In fact I will state when I find something I disagree about. But still, they are good escape reading especially when you want to read something that is comforting.

I did like this book. The characters were all very engaging and interesting to read. Noah’s story especially was my favorite. Personally I would have loved to have read his book and read all the juicy secrets of the behind the scenes details of Amish life. I felt really bad for him because he wanted to live the life he felt called to do and his family shunned him instead. I’m really glad that he stays true to his self and doesn’t allow guilt from others to change his mind. The drama involving Samuel’s son is a bit soap opera-ish at times due to the rapid pace it took off but still made for good reading.

This is not spoiling the story at all but I just wanted to say I was thrilled that no one turned Amish in this book. I have been worried that this series would fall into the stereotype where every non-Amish person that gets a whiff of Amish life suddenly has the desire to give up their life and join the community. If your intentions are true then that’s fine but it just seem like it’s the latest trend in books. I mean, really, Amish life is more seductive than most romance novels it seems because people can’t seem to keep away. Therefore I was more than relieved when Carley showed no interest in giving up her regular life.

I’ve stated before in my review of the first book in the series that I didn’t really like Samuel. During that book I just felt that he came off as very standoffish to me. Well I was right to feel that way because he gets even worse in this book. Throughout the whole book I just wanted to scream at him for being so unreasonable. Also, to be honest I really don’t know how Lillian can put up with him. I’m also amazed at how quickly she adapted to the Amish lifestyle. It was like one minute she can’t even up her jeans, now she can speak fluent Pennsylvania German.

All in all I am enjoying this series. They are very refreshing reads. While I may not agree with all the beliefs of the Amish, this series doesn’t try to make me feel guilty for that. Plus there’s tons of food mentioned in the book, which as I’ve said before is always a plus in my book. This book is a great way to escape for the weekend. If you’re an Amish fan, you’ll enjoy this one.

movie is ok. it was perfect for my stay-in-bed-i’m-sick day.