A Freak's Review: He's Just Not That Into You

A self-improvement book written in the most non self-improvement style, He's Just Not That Into You is the bible every girl should own if they are still single, available and seeking. (Sure sounds like me!). It even have chapters that state the obvious; He's just not that into you if...

He's not calling you.
He's not having sex with you.
He's having sex with someone else.
He doesn't want to marry you.
He's breaking up with you.
He disappeared on you.
He's married (or any other insane variation of being unavailable).

Written by Greg Behrendt, a former writer for Sex and the City, and Liz Tuccillo, He's Just Not That Into You is a series of letters strung together to point out one main point that every woman fail to see when they are out there in the love arena: Why women should not waste time on guys who are just not that into them. It's not that we (women) do not know that they are just not that into us, rather we keep making excuses for them and for ourselves when it comes to love matters.

Though this is an easy-to-read book, some readers may find the words used a little too harsh to digest. (Especially if you are currently in a relationship with a guy who may not be that into you). And though you can finish reading from the cover till the very last page in one sitting, I hardly recommend so. The concept of the contents get a little repetitive so much so that if you are reading it in one sitting, you might get the draggy feeling when you read the 2nd half of the book.

Overall, I have enjoyed this book. And I'm now looking forward to see how they would interpret it on the golden screen. Just hoping that they could at least preserve the juice of the concept when translating the book into a movie.

Foundations Of My Reviews

Books
I believe a good book is one that contains a strong main plot and lots of interesting mini ones to build up to the peak. It has to be written in a simple language that enables the readers to read with ease, not with a dictionary at hand. Most important of all, the characters have to be crafted in such a way that readers will believe in their existence.

Drama Series
Consistency is important as far as characterization is concern. I believe that everyone has a habit of their own that define them. And that is important when it comes to watching a drama. The presentation of the story shouldn't be too draggy as well, because it is a drama series. If it only captures attention in the first few episodes and dies down later on, then it should probably be better of as a film.

Films
A strong message behind film is really important. I hate films that teaches me nothing at the end of it, or films that simply doesn't have a beginning and ending to it. Those are just a waste of time. A good film is one that makes you nod when the credits roll out and you know that when you walk out of the cinema, it was worthy for the dollars you paid.

Games
My definition of a good game would be a partially addictive one with missions and goals to drive the gamer to want to push further in the game world. It has to be user-friendly in terms of controls and settings. The graphic has to be of standard quality because when you are into a game, it hurts when the graphic sucks.

Manga
A good manga is one that keeps you reading from one page to another, one chapter to another, one volume to another. It doesn't get too draggy and the plot must have a pull-string to drive readers to want more of it. Most importantly is the graphic - it has to have details to enrich the reader's imagination to picture the whole scene in mind.

Music
A good music is one with powerful lyrics and a suitable tune to go with it. It might not be accompanied by instruments or vice-versa. It might be a band or solo singer. The most important of all, the presenter of the song has to feel it with their heart before they present it to their audience. That's the best music ever!

Music Videos
I think a good plot is essential in music videos. The purpose of having a music video is to help audience to engage in the song through visuals. It helps to bring the audience to another world where the song makes sense in order for them to experience the music fully.

Personality
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to admiring others. I, for one, admire women who have full control of their life. I look up to women who have made it to the top in the field of their choice. A dynamic personality interests me.

Plays
The essentials of a good play include presentation, the engaging power and outstanding audio system. The storyline is just a vessel to carry out a message. What matters is how entertaining can it be while sending out that message. No one watches a boring play.

Products
A good product have both physical and emotional benefits for the users. It is also affordable and user-friendly. Most of all, it has to leave the users feeling good about themselves.

Video Clips
Lengthy does not mean good. There are some short videos that tell stories as good as a full length film does. Keeping the video short while trying to tell the entire story perfectly - that is a good video clip.

2 comments:

Unknown March 18, 2009 at 11:32 PM: oh! i thot the books cover looks like a movie poster...duh!

it is a movie poster :P hahaha

thanks for sharing, the way i understand it, this should be a rather interesting romantic comedy film.

just noticed that jenni 'the frend' arniston is in it haha cant miss it for the world i guess.

!^_^

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thewisekid April 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM: heard the movie is good, too! ;)

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