Chase Francisco, was the son of the late president of the Philippines. To prevent nature from deteriorating and to save his fellowmen, he planted a flash drive in a wormhole to send a message for help. The one who received the message is none other than Pamila Agilas.
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Pamila didn't believe Chase at first but she was instantly charmed by Chase's determination, who never gives up despite everyone underestimating his capabilities. Even if they can only communicate through messages, they still managed to fall in love with each other.
She lives in 2019. He lived in 3019. They want to see each other but they can't.
Or can they?
For an unknown reason, Pamila finds herself appearing in the future. As they finally meet each other face to face, they are faced with the reality that the world in 3019 is full of chaos; war cries, shouts of agony, and endless sacrifices. They find themselves in the midst, torn between love and choosing the world. Their love was impossible; it's not only them against the world, but also them against time.
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At first, the drama and problems were told lightheartedly but as the story progresses, the tension gets heavier.
The author's identity is unknown but she writes on a famous platform called Wattpad under the pen name sarangmii. Her other works mostly consist of short stories and one-shots, the most famous is the Colors of November. She writes with the intention of bringing heartaches with a happy ending. Her stories are mostly bittersweet and one story brings a lot of moral lessons; we can definitely relate to the female protagonist, Pamila, especially teenagers. She was always judged by her family and strangers; she felt so alone. As for the male protagonist Chase, he was an inspiring teenager. Even with all the misfortunes he has encountered, he never gives up and he sees all the people's perspectives as a whole.
The story doesn't focus on romance alone. It teaches us to appreciate every little thing to the biggest thing we have. It also teaches us the value of caring for something when it's still not too late. Just like mother nature in 3019, plants and animals are already scarce because they prioritized technology over natural resources.
Young adults are recommended to read this so they will be able to learn a lot. The content will make you think about changing your habits in life, to preserve and love what we have so we won't regret it in the future. They can also learn the importance of faith and how it can affect a person's life crucially.
Honestly, this is a very good read. I wish that I couldn't stop reading this. For people who love to read bittersweet stories, with many turning points and twists that result in a happy ending, this is the story for you. The content is a satisfying read.
From my perspective, the science-related terms in the story are correctly used, though few concepts are exaggerated. Still, maybe it would become plausible in the future.
As for the technical aspects, minor mistakes can only be spotted like the grammar, tenses used and spelling. It's natural since Wattpad is for rising amateur writers. However, there's no worry because the mistakes are barely noticeable and the story is still understandable.
All in all, Long Sweet Message From 3019 is a precious book. The story makes you giddy at first but in the middle, it plays with your emotions. It makes us realize that one can't save the world alone but they can start making changes and urge everyone to follow his or her example.
Looking back, I realize there were areas in my review that could have been significantly improved. First, I only foretold a superficial depiction of the main characters’ personalities. Analyzing their growth and development through important moments in the story would have added depth about how it strengthened my emotional investment. Second, I didn’t state the events that shaped the characters' decisions or explain how these events contributed to the overall theme of the story. I also missed an opportunity to analyze the cultural and political context of the story and how it influenced the characters’ decisions and challenges. This would have provided a richer understanding of the themes in the novel. While I mentioned that some concepts were exaggerated, I didn’t provide specific examples. I didn’t even share other readers’ feedback and how this story resonated with them. Additionally, my past self could have benefitted from proofreading to find errors in grammar and tense usage.
I would love to share this book and let anyone interested read it. However, when I searched for the story and the author, I couldn’t find them anymore. I would have loved to read it again since this book, aside from its themes of romance and political intrigue, signifies a call to action. It heavily emphasizes the need for environmental protection.
This brings us to the end of today’s blog. Thank you so much for your interest in my book review. Next time, I’ll be sharing a book that’s readily available for everyone to enjoy!
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