while i was reading this book, someone asked me, "what is this you're reading? why are you reading a book like this?" i ponder upon the question and i wonder why this question was asked in the first place.. is this book too easy a read? a child's tale that adults can't read? or did that someone think it's too childish?

i don't limit myself on the genre of books that i read, but of course i have my preferences. "The Tale of Despereaux" is good book of imagination coupled with sound moral values, and truth be told, i like it.

if you can suspend disbelief and allow yourself to enter a world of magic and explore the mysteries of another life, then you'll enjoy this. i always feel that paulo coelho's writing has that magical touch to it. and yes, i do like that bit of magic in books..