An amateurish book reviewer

Ok now how do I start. This feels like sitting for a composition exam where we definitely have to write eventhough we do not have the ideas or inspiration to do so. As for me, its not that, but just for the plain reason that I do not have a flair for writing! Seriously I envy those who can write/blog beautifully with a touch of elegance.

(ok for the record, I think this is like the tenth time I re-read the paragraph above! That's another thing, I feel like I have to make everything perfect, perfect grammar, perfect spellings, perfect sentence, and in the end because of too much analysis I decided to scrap it! Its just not good enough! I know..I have issues..)

Ok so actually for this entry I need to do a book review! Had I done one before..hmm..I don't think so. So pardon my inexperience and rough review for this definitely-deserve-a-better-review book: Its "The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown"

First and foremost, I would like to say that if you are not a fan for conspiracies theories, Masons, mysteries, symbols and stuffs like that, this is definitely NOT the book for you.

But for me, I can relate to it very well as I love to read on these and found it quite an eye-opener. Although at most times I also do feel like the author gave the masons an excessive apotheosis, which I found quite annoying, coz its like ooo the masons are so cleverly intelligent and exclusive that only them deserve the 'highest knowledge' which they name it 'ancient mysteries'. Which by the way, the mystery turned out to be the Bible (oops was that a spoiler).

But anyway, it also got me thinking, they really put their Bible at the highest possible level, giving it the utmost respect. So how about us Muslims, do we treasure our Quran enough? Have we really truly understand what's in there? Have we even tried to? I mean its Allah's words! Straight from our Creator, no addition or reduction. Its THAT special. If we do, I think all the problems in facing us will vanish and we will definitely be the one in power in this world. Seriously. (deep huh, there you go a review from an Islamic theology student)

There are also other points in this books, which I found very interesting indeed. Like mind over matter. And like how most secrets or mysteries are always in the form of pyramids. And of symbols, do you realize that the world is full of it. Be careful that we do not actually copycatting the wrong symbol. Like the peace sign, or blowing candles on birthdays and so on.

Ok so there you go! Hopefully it can be considered as a book review?

Anyway why am I doing this? Because I actually borrowed this book from this not only smart but kindhearted lady who definitely trust a total stranger to lend her treasured possessions - her books! To you Dr. Hidayah, I deeply appreciate your effort and  time by doing this, totally pro bono. She even has to fork out the postage charge in order to mail the book! Hats off!

So for those of you, book lovers, on tight budget - or not, you dont have to wait for your paycheck to satisfy your hunger for reading. Simply give here a visit!


Up next - Time traveller's wife! I know so out-dated right.