Rainbow Rowell has officially shot up into my top three authors-I-aspire-to-be list (In case anyobody wondering, JK Rowling still holds a tight rein to her number one spot in my list).
I've been liking Rainbow Rowell's writing style for quite some time now - most of her story revolves around moments in daily life that might seem mundane and light at times, but she has this ability to put extra layer of feeling under everyday moments that makes every element of her story feels earnest. I first heard of Rowell from Outside Seoul's tumblr, in which she often raves about one of Rowell's book, 'Eleanor and Park'. Intrigued, I decided to head to one of the local bookstore nearby to buy the book and found out that the book was totally worth the rave. Admittedly, it's not a book that I totally fall head over heels in love, but 'Eleanor and Park' is something that I'd definitely recommend to my fellow book lovers. The book, which tells an adorable love story between two teenagers who often feels left out by their surrounding world, is refreshingly witty and surprisingly touching. Rowell gave me such a great impression that I had absolutely no doubt on buying her next book: 'Fangirl'.
I talked briefly about this book on my previous blog post, but 'Fangirl' further cements Rainbow Rowell's position in my heart. The best thing about Fangirl, of course, is the introverted lead heroine, which reminds me so much about myself (to the point that I thought Rowell was writing about me although, of course, we live halfway across the world and she definitely does not know that I exist). Bottom line is, Rainbow Rowell has become the name that I certainly look for in the bookstore. And last Sunday, I found her debut book in my local bookstore: Attachment. Surprisingly, this book changes my whole opinion about Rainbow Rowell. I no longer like her; I LOVE her. My love for her has exponentially grown in a drastic speed.
Why?
Because this book is about MY LIFE.
Okay, let me start this from the beginning.
