I've finally finished Tash Aw's 'The Harmony Silk Factory'. I didn't like his writing style. Yes, it had a pretty decent storyline but something in the story didn't click with me. There's a resonating harsh tone to the lines and a lack of connection between the characters and the reader. Maybe it's just me, but I find the book overrated.

Taking on Daniel Silva again. I read 'The Confessor' and his writing is somewhat reminiscent of Dan Brown. What reiterated that was the huge sticker on the book saying 'as good as Dan Brown'. Thinking back now, it might have been my initial madness over the plot of Brown's books that made me overlook what Vincent seemed to describe as a not engaging enough writing style. *shrug* Maybe now, I'll be of the opinion that Silva is better than Brown.

I also bought 'When In Rome' by Penelope Green, which entitled me to get 'Odd One Out' by Monica McInerney free. I first caught sight of Green's book in a book guide and reading the synopsis, I was sure I wanted it badly enough. Weirdly enough, it was on sale in a store despite being a spanking new book, so I bought it. I'm savouring my time before exams approach with books. ;)

What good books have YOU read lately?