i'm reading this book right now, entitled touching earth by rani manicka Ü it's quite different from the other books i've read in the past. it talks a lot about balinese culture - superstitions, magic, and all - and how the lives of twin sisters, an italian rogue, a beautiful woman, and an artist are all intertwined. i'm not done reading it yet.. but so far, it's been a very intriguing book. i won't exactly call it "gripping".. but it's nice. i don't know.. but ever since i read "memoirs of a geisha" two weeks ago, i found myself paying more and more attention to asian authors. i guess i find their writing style a welcome break from the usual techniques of western writers.
anyway, i'm glad i got this book. i just hope i don't finish it too quickly. books are quite expensive nowadays. i don't think i can afford to keep getting myself good books each time i feel the need to occupy my time with an interesting read Ü
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