I'm in mourning...for the little piglet that belonged to my neighbor. I did not use the verb "RAISED" because it is too honorable a word to refer to someone who sold their adorable tiny pet to be COOKED into a side-dish. The little thing was not your usual pig. It was very small, plumb and absolutely adorable. There was intelligence shone in its eyes even. It shrieked so loudly and for a very long time when these cruel people captured it. So barbaric. So inhumanly.
I understand that it is common to sell pigs, but this one was raised as a PET. A pet, for god's sake. You don't sell your pet to be put on a plate and served to people. You are responsible to take good care of your pet to their final day. I know the sweet little thing probably is gone already. But I miss it something fierce. On sunny days, the piglet used to run out to play with the puppies from the house across mine. They made such a funny picture, but they fitted very well with each other. Some of the puppies have been given away. The piglet...is gone. And the horrible thing is I've heard the owner of these puppies' mother call some one to discuss about selling the mother dog away...again...to a RESTAURANT. I hate these restaurant. They have all sort of meat on their menu, from the typical meat to...dog, cat...Horrible is all I can say.
I had a friend who had a very funny conception in her mind. One day she told me she loved dogs and cats so very much that she often brought stray puppies and kitten home to take care of them. The next she declared to me her all time favourite food was hot pot cooked with DOG meat. Goodness! I recoiled instantly but had to hide my repulsed reaction. I deem these people as hypocrite.
I can't wait to finish Significance. I'm overdosed with cheesy romance. Tiny doses could get you daydreaming all day for more; but when you're given too much, believe me it's tiredsome to go through all those lovey-dovey scenes and dialogues. The honey is excruciatingly sweet. I do not think I can handle another spoon of this honey. I have about 20% more to go. Hopefully I can get it done fast without skipping through the book. I hate skipping book. Right, I did it just the other day to shadow and bones book. However, it's not the same thing. It's actually flipping which means I only wanted to have a peek at what's to happen in the later parts of the book. Skipping means I'll skim through the book without any intention of going back for a thorough read. Ok. I admit I'm trying to defend myself. It's pathetic, so let's move on. Shall we???
I have to voice some remarks about Significance before my eyes shut for the day. If you are a supporter for feminism, I don't think this book will be your cup of tea. Almost all female characters including the heroine enjoyed sitting back to let their men lead their life. Some even scorned the idea of modern women independence. This indeed irked me. I don't commit to feminism, but I hate the opinion that males are supposed to be the boss while we are only their minions. Totally ridiculous. Now's already the 21st century, women. Open your mind a little, will you? What was the author thinking while writing this book, by the way? Isn't she also an independent woman who can earn her own bread and cheese and doesn't rely on her husband's income? If she is so fond of the patriarchal system, why don't she just go back in the past and live in Asia?
Sometimes the heroine's level of stupidity is beyond my comprehension. The logic of the characters' way of thinking and belief, and the structure of the story is sort of...weird and funny...not in a good way, mind you.
There are plenty oppotunities for Shelly Crane to drive the story to the highest climax. Too bad she let them slide through her fingers, and in the end you don't get the climax that could have been amazing, instead you get only SPARKS. Weak ones, not strong ones. I was so...very excited to see something that I expected and hoped would come, but it didn't. And what I got wasn't very interesting or anything, so my enjoyment plummeted. *Shaking head* I wonder if Shelly Crane chose the easy way to lead her story, instead of the difficult way. Hence, they are not as exciting and fantastic as it could have been. I guess this is just not my favourite romance. It's shallow. The realistic element the author strived to achieve wasn't convincing at all. Simone Elkeles could have done a way better job. I once compared this book's way of writing with that of Jennifer Armentrout. There is a certain amount of similarity, but at least Jennifer is much more awesome at weaving an intense romance and pulling the story in a way that you get blown by the fiery climax. Everything about this Significance is so pale compared to other books also packed with fantasy/sci-fi, romance, realistic elements. Yes, it's harsh. But it's my opinion.
*sigh bleakly* Talked to my mother and be answered back with SILENCE. Guess I'll be stuck with this pathetic life of mine for a long time...until I could figure some other way around.
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