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Lyudmila is a beast! I admire her strength and dedication to her role in the war. I juat wished that she's still with Alexei Kitsenko after the war ended. I adore her moments with Eleanor Roosevelt when the former was in the US.

This memoir has some parts that are kinda difficult for me to read, especially when it gets technical with the weapons involved. I enjoyed her personal moments more.

Reading Time: 7h 15m

Really enjoyed the concept of this murder mystery. It's fun getting lost alongside with our main character. I'm curious and want to know more about Blackheath. 

Reading Time: 8h 25m

This novel has been aitting in my shelf for more than 10 years. I remember my mom handing it to me when I was in 4th year of high school. I am now undertaking my third year of post-graduate studies to become a physician.

Glad I was finally able to finish this very atmospheric novel. I enjoyed several chapters, but sometimes, I also got quite bored and was really looking forward to reaching the end. 

The men in this book are scary, dang. If I am to ever experience romantic love, I don't want him to be someone like Mr. Rochester or St. John Rivers. 

I wanted a proper whodunnit mystery. I want clues to be scattered all throughout the chapters, giving me a chance to solve the murder before the reveal. I really didn't get that in this novel. I also felt quite unsure on the changing of point of view from third person (wedding) to lots of first person. Also, there are lots of coincidences.

Still, this is a page turner.

Reading Time: 4h 53m

Glad I was finally able to finish this. I haven't watched any of the films related to Middle Earth. However, I am familiar with some of the characters. This was overall a fun adventure. It has a slow start which made me put this book on hold years ago. My favorite parts include Gollum and the riddles, plus the forest with the spiders.

Reading Time: 5h 38m

I initially thought Piranesi was the one in the cover. Upon reading, I realized my blunder. The labyrinth is fascinating, and kinda reminded me of the House of Leaves with its neverending hallways and vestibules. I had a hunch on what the plot twist is with regards to a certain character. Also found a Doctor Who easter egg (?) and was delighted.

Reading Time: 2h 55m

What I loved: The vibe of the neighborhood, the drawings and its creep factor, and the overall mystery of it. Was hyped when Mallory and Adrian were trying to solve the hidden message. This is an absolute page-turner.

I just feel kinda weirded out at the 'confession' scene of the culprit. 


Reading Time: 3h 47m

I'm not someone who usually reads historical fiction. I saw the novel in the Goodreads challenge and I gave this a try. Glad I did because this is amazing! Dang, the emotions I felt when reading this. I got excited, heartbroken, and suspicious. This is my first novel of Kate Quinn's. Her writing is brilliant and very engaging. This one might be long, but is an absolute page-turner. All the three main women have substance and personalities. I would totally recommended this novel!

Reading Time: 10h 31m

I'm back with reading Sherlock!

The Hound of the Baskervilles - 4.5/5

I really enjoyed most of this story. I can't put my novel down 95% of the time. The setting is so gloomy and eerie. Love that Dr. Watson was given the spotlight here. He was more exposed in the scene. I also predicted the twist of the mysterious lurker. This would have been a favorite of mine, if not for the ending. I don't like the explanation of the mystic hound.

The Valley of Fear - 4.5/5

Part 1

The setup of the murder kinda reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel. It seems like a whodunnit and the people living in the house are very suspicious. Also liked the cipher in the start. Quite intrigued on what will happen on Part 2. Sherlock has declared that the danger isn't over yet.

Part 2

Well, that took quite a turn. Once again, the story has been divided into two parts, and the second half focused more on someone's backstory, similar to the format of A Study in Scarlet. The difference between this and the aforementioned story is that I really enjoyed this second part. I almost forgot that I am reading Holmes.

Overall, a good story, and I also enjoyed this one.

HIS LAST BOW

The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge - 1.5/5

What in the hells was that? It was chaotic. I loved the mystery at the start but the ending was meh.

The Adventure of the Cardboard Box - 2/5

Jealousy, jealousy... it never did any good on humanity.

The Adventure of the Red Circle - 3/5

The mystery of the lodger was engaging. The secret code for the messages and the way they were sent was quite fun.

The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans  - 4/5

The way the body was disposed of was familiar. I think I have read or watched something similar before but I could not remember. Is this scene in the BBC adaptation or Elementary? I can't remember. Overall, a very intriguing case.

The Adventure of the Dying Detective  - 4.25/5

Sherlock uses himself as a bait for the culprit. Enjoyed his theatrics here.

The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax - 3.75/5

That was scary. Imagine if you were in Lady Carfax' position.

The Adventure of the Devil's Foot  - 4/5

Imagine if an evil presence was the real culprit. How fascinating was this case. The approach of the murderer is like an assassin. With the way the victims were found, I had a hunch what was used as a murder weapon.

His Last Bow - 1.5/5

Meh. The only thing that made me smile was when von Bork saw the title of the book that was handed to him.

THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

The Adventure of the Illustrious Client - 2.5/5

Love can really make people do foolish things. Lady de Merville was frustrating. I also didn't get who was implied as the client of this case.

The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier - 5/5

I liked this one. I was thinking of a grim situation with regards to the secrecy of Godfrey's whereabouts and I am glad that it wasn't as bad as what I imagined. Also loved that Sherlock was the one telling the story.

The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone - 3.75/5

Sherlock's prank at the end was funny. Love the dummy that was utilized for the case.

The Adventure of the Three Gables - 1.75/5

Not really enjoyable. Outdated and offensive terminologies were also used jn this story.

The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire - 4/5

Fascinating how love manifests in other people.

The Adventure of the Three Garridebs - 3.75/5

A red herring! I was about to say that I am also a Garrideb. I want that money!

The Problem of Thor Bridge - 4.25/5

What an intricate plan for the murder. This also proves my point further that jealousy and love combined can result in unexpected and gruesome ways.

The Adventure of the Creeping Man - 4/5

Kinda sci-fi, but I like the mystery and was curious at the solution.

The Adventure of the Lion's Mane - 3.5/5

An unusual and creative idea for a murderer. No one will be able to immediately guess the killer.

The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger - 4.25/5

I love circus/carnival-related stuff. The reveal of what really happened, plus the motive was great.

The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place - 2.75/5

Horses! Other than that, what a grim thing to do to the bones.

The Adventure of the Retired Colourman - 4.75/5

This is the last adventure I'll ever have with Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson. I loved the plot and the explanation of the crime.

When I was a kid, I remember someone (either my mother or younger brother) telling me that Frankenstein isn't the name of the monster, but of the man who created him. Now, I'm happy that I can fully witness the story of Frankenstein and his creation.

Volume I - 3.75/5

I can relate on Victor's hyperfocus when he is invested in something. I also find him quite dramatic and impulsive. His reaction after doing THE experiment was horrible. He innediately abandons ship! He had an ample amount of time to study and fully decide if what he was planning to do is ethically right. I am annoyed with his dismissal of the 'wretched' thing he created. And now a crime has occurred and he blames the monster. Innocent lives were affected.

Volume II - 3.5/5

This volume focused on the creature's point of view. I felt pity for him. He was ostracized by the humans just because of his difference in physical appearance. This is still relevant as of today. People who are actually inflicted with deformities or differences tend to be isolated and discriminated. Of course, the monster will cultivate anger and despise among humans for all the things he had personally experienced. Although, he also went overboard with his hatred. It is a relationship with other living beings that he desires but is denied of. Eveyone really wants a companion and no one can bear a life of full solitude.

Volume III - 3/5

"I will be with you on your wedding night," and Frankenstein thinks that the monster will target him personally. Come on man, get with the program. You have seen the past acts that the monster had committed.

Man really makes his own problems, no?

Reading Time: 5h 11m