Although the sad sentiment didn’t really move me to tears this time around (either I’ve turn bitter over the years or have I outgrown this kind of plotlines, I’m not sure), I liked it. It was a light read that was quite fun to read during my spare times. All in all, like I’ve mentioned earlier, I enjoyed most part of the book. But the story also vaguely reminds me of this 90s romantic drama entitled: ‘Return to Me’. The plotline of the story reminds me of 2 particular Hollywood movies: ‘Sweet November’ and ‘Love and Other Drugs’, since all female leads in those movies (and this book) discovers that they have terminal illness and tragically found love at the same time (talk about bad timing, rite?). It’s as if we’re watching a Japanese dorama, which I love to do in my spare time (That’s why for this particular book in my mind I got to cast Daniel Henney as the main male protagonist, Alex Hirano, then Kristen Kreuk as the vulnerable yet lovely, Mia Clark and Harry Shum Jr as Ray Hirano –fyi) Regardless, I just appreciate Ilana Tan’s storytelling way that somehow captivates and gets to so many readers, including myself. Does that means that the writer has not develop their writing skill thru the course of time? Or does it simply means that the writer has found his/her style? But won’t that bore the readers? I can’t decide whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for a writer. Tan’s previous novels… I don’t think there’s any particular difference between ‘Sunshine Becomes You’ and her 4 books prior to this. Does that means that the writer has not develop their writing skill thru the course of time? Or does it simply means that the writer has found his/her style? But won’t that bore the re I finished reading this book last weekend. I finished reading this book last weekend. so without further rant about my crying, here's the review. i've been reading a lot of emotional books lately, but this one made me cry the most. the story is not that complicated actually, but the emotions are just unbelievable! i still can't believe how much i cried while finishing the book. and i think this book is BETTER than - if not as good as - the 4 Seasons series. well i guess it's not a surprise, because i've known Ilana Tan as someone who can write a story that plays well with the reader's heart. so without further rant about my cry I CRIED. Kemudian Alex Hirano tersenyum dan jantung Mia yang malang melonjak dan berdebar begitu keras sampai Mia takut Alex bisa mendengarnya.more Kemudian Mia Clark tertawa dan Alex bertanya-tanya bagaimana ia dulu bisa berpikir gadis yang memiliki tawa secerah matahari itu adalah malaikat kegelapannya.Īwalnya mata hitam yang menatapnya dengan tajam dan dingin itu membuat Mia gemetar ketakutan dan berharap bumi menelannya detik itu juga. Tentang impian yang bertahan di antara keraguan…ĭan tentang cinta yang memberikan alasan untuk bertahan hidup.Īwalnya Alex Hirano lebih memilih jauh-jauh dari gadis itu-malaikat kegelapannya yang sudah membuatnya cacat. Ini kisah tentang harapan yang muncul di tengah keputusasaan… Ini adalah salah satu kisah yang terjadi di bawah langit kota New York… Awalnya Alex Hiran “Walaupun tidak ada hal lain di dunia ini yang bisa kaupercayai, percayalah bahwa aku mencintaimu.
Sepenuh hatiku.” Ini adalah salah satu kisah yang terjadi di bawah langit kota New York… Ini kisah tentang harapan yang muncul di tengah keputusasaan… Tentang impian yang bertahan di antara keraguan… Dan tentang cinta yang memberikan alasan untuk bertahan hidup.
“Walaupun tidak ada hal lain di dunia ini yang bisa kaupercayai, percayalah bahwa aku mencintaimu.