Shiokari Pass

And it's the first time, in a long time, i successfully read through a book for fun :DD
but it's sad really, i read so much manga i don't spend any time reading anymore T_T

Anyways,
Shiokari Pass is the English version of a Japanese bestseller by Ayako Miura
and like all japanese stuffs it has that sort of japanese-y style and it's pretty relaxing to read
it's wasn't boring enough for me to stop reading it entirely, but it wasn't interesting enough to pull my in and keep my eyes glued to the pages (of course, not until 3/4 into the book 8D)

It's about this dude named Nobuo and it takes place in the Meiji era?
it's when ppl still wear kimono's and stuff but some people wear western-styled clothing and there are trains. yeah.
It's like a biography that highlights the important events that go on in the protaginist's life
like events that bring a change in his character/ personality and change his outlook on life
and it's about christianity (yes joan 8D)
but honestly, this book gave me a better impression on christianity.
Since in this era in Japan, more people believed in Buddism and other asz religion and so most people looked down on christians heavily.
And at first, even the protagonist hated the religion but eventually became a strong follower
i have no idea how to review this damn book without giving away spoilers
so i'll just say this
READ THE BOOK

and kudos to Nobuo
for being so awesome

and if anyone finds another book by ayako miura, lend it to mee :DD

just a warning
the ending is sad
so sad that i could've cried
but there couldn't have been a better ending