VIDEO PRESENTATION: FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE

A short video about the works and awards of the National Artist F. Sionil Jose

 

DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK: FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE

Francisco Sionil Jose

A Scrapbook Entry about the Bibliography of Francisco Sionil Jose and some of his works.

BOOK REVIEW: THE RAIN IN ESPAÑA

 

Title: The Rain in España

Author: 4reuminct

Date Published: Mid - 2021

Book Review

I vividly remember how this book inspired me to chase my dream first and prioritize my career over love. I read this book way back year 2020, during pandemic era. It is the first book in the University Series written by Gwy Saludes also known as 4reuminct. It has 37 chapters in total, including the prologue and the epilogue, and now, it has a movie adaptation under the network of Viva One, directed by Theodore Boborol. Some artists are Heaven Peralejo as Luna and Marco Gallo as Kalix. 

Just like what I have said, the reason why it became one of my favorite books is that, it will not just teach you about love, but it will make you realize the value of friendship and family. It will teach you to follow your own path, and to not let anyone dictate or control you over something. With that, here are some of the few parts of the story that struck me the most:

• First is when Kalix and Luna met again after 10 years of no contact because of their bad breakup. In this chapter, Kalix's point of view is shown. He explains his side to Luna and Luna finds out that all this time, she thought that Kalix cheated on her, but it was all a misunderstanding. This is one of my favorite parts since this chapter serves us a lesson that communication and comprehension are the key factors, in, order for a relationship to work - may it be in a  romantic relationship, or friendship. 
• Secondly, since Kalix is studying Legal Management, Luna, don't want Kalix to lose his principles so she prays that when Kalix becomes a successful lawyer, may he not lose his dignity and moral principle. This part struck me the most since it shows how much care Luna has for Kalix. 

On the other hand, here are some of my least favorite parts of the stories, for some reason.

• First is when Kierra, the cousin of Luna, got hospitalized since her manipulative boyfriend beat her up. It was one of the heaviest chapters since it affected Luna's grades and lifestyle big time. Luna got stressed and overwhelmed since she's the one, taking care of Kierra. The reason why it is one of my least favorite parts is that every time I read this chapter once again, I can't help but to cry like a river. 

To sum it all up, If I were to rate this story, I would give it a solid 8/10. The flow of the story is good and it leaves a great impact on the readers, but for me, the story is a little bit cliche and it is almost the same with some other wattpad books I have read before. But overall, I would still recommend this book to others. 

FLASH FICTION: IN THE MIDST OF THE CROWD

 

"In the Midst of the Crowd"

Amidst the sea of faces in that airport, her eyes searched him in the sea of all the passengers. As she was about to give up, a magical feeling drew her gaze to his, realizing he had been watching her all along. In that odd moment, amidst the chaos crowd, their invisible string finally intertwined.