I've been warned on how typical of a love story this book will be, hence, despite the trailer coming out, I resisted and rebelled against even being bothered by the book. But then, who could resist to the charms of Sam Claflin (ah yes, I remember how it feels like it was just yesterday when he immortalized my Finnick Odair)?
Then poof, I was already the book just this morning.
There it was, the first ebook I've read (Will still be buying the actual physical book pretty soon). Okay, the book (& movie, based on the casts) is filled with references that an "Anglophile" like me felt really giddy about. When a Dalek reference was made, I knew I was up on a long sleepless night/day (you know what, I'm confused about myself and my body clock, so don't bother understanding it as well).
The story? It was told (mostly) on the female protagonist's perspective - Lou (mehehe, loo) Clark (played by the mother of the dragons, Emilia Clarke) If you haven't heard, Lou was taking care of the quad (yup, quad. because the whole word is difficult to be pronounced and be spelled out hahahahaha) - Will Traynor (played by Finnick Odair, Sam Claflin). Apparently, (now spoilers! *please read spoilers via River Song's voice*), Will had a deal with his parents about voluntarily giving up his life through the Swiss Organization, Dignitas in six-months time. But while Lou was taking care of Will, faced with the daily risks and struggles of Will's condtion... They fell in love. (Cue *dum, dum, dum*).
I wanted to enlighten you, dear reader, of how much of a "light read" this book is. But, I will be lying if I had done so. Instead, I am here to tell you the truth... It's a pain in the arse! The journey of knowing the story through Lou's perspective. Grabe! It felt that I too was bound by that 6-months contract of trying to make Will change his mind. By the last few chapters, I was sobbing (in between by twist and turning on my bed). You see, I am this kind of reader who get attached to the book I am reading. As much as I felt like I, too, should be doing things - I also felt helpless.
The book did not fail to educate me and widen my horizon. The possibilities of the things I can do. I try to live by that as well, "never settle." Kaya eto, 22 and still a struggling law student. The thing about "live boldly," I think that really made an impact to me. If only it was thay easy. The risks. Ay!
Anywho, I am not sure if I'll be reading "After You" anytime soon (knowing me, I probably would do it anyway). But for you, dear reader, go ahead and let's ruin (more) our sad and sappy life by reading books that will challenge us mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Right now, I dare you to read this book. Go ahead, after all - it's not just about the movie.
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