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Bro Don't Like That La Bro Origins #1
Bro Don't Like That La Bro Origins: Back To School
EVERY MADNESS HAS ITS BEGINNING...
Remember the time when we were just kids and things were much simpler?
Me neither.
Being a kid was not simple. It was tough. There were just so many things to keep track of. Cartoons, toys, snacks, school, homework and other kids' stuff. We had no money and we were supposed to listen to everything our parents and teachers said even when they did not make any sense.
But we still did whatever we liked anyway.
This book tells the childhood stories of five close friends, specifically how they met and became close friends even until today. Some of the stories in here might remind you what it was like when you were a kid.
This is the origin story of the Bros from the "Bro, Don't Like That La, Bro" comic series and how different things were back then when nobody knew what the word 'Internet' meant.
Remember the time when we were just kids and things were much simpler?
Me neither.
Being a kid was not simple. It was tough. There were just so many things to keep track of. Cartoons, toys, snacks, school, homework and other kids' stuff. We had no money and we were supposed to listen to everything our parents and teachers said even when they did not make any sense.
But we still did whatever we liked anyway.
This book tells the childhood stories of five close friends, specifically how they met and became close friends even until today. Some of the stories in here might remind you what it was like when you were a kid.
This is the origin story of the Bros from the "Bro, Don't Like That La, Bro" comic series and how different things were back then when nobody knew what the word 'Internet' meant.
173 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2014
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June 29, 2017
A lot of well-executed toilet humor. Me likey...
June 20, 2019
Saya beli buku ini untuk anak-anak kerana ditulis menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris, format komik dan menggambarkan suasana Malaysia. Jadi, sangat sesuai sebagai bacaan alternatif anak saya untuk menguasai bahasa Inggeris.
Isi kandungan?
Hal zaman kanak-kanak di sekolah, yang saya sendiri boleh kaitkan dengan pengalaman peribadi. Cuma pengalaman saya lebih menyeronokkan, penulis/pelukis ini pula lebih banyak mengeluh dan kurang meraikan.
Entah.
Zaman kanak-kanak sepatutnya seronok. Tak kisahlah di rumah atau di sekolah, lagi-lagi kalau kau bukan dari kelompok pelajar "ada-ada".
Isi kandungan?
Hal zaman kanak-kanak di sekolah, yang saya sendiri boleh kaitkan dengan pengalaman peribadi. Cuma pengalaman saya lebih menyeronokkan, penulis/pelukis ini pula lebih banyak mengeluh dan kurang meraikan.
Entah.
Zaman kanak-kanak sepatutnya seronok. Tak kisahlah di rumah atau di sekolah, lagi-lagi kalau kau bukan dari kelompok pelajar "ada-ada".
December 11, 2017
Aku baca versi bahasa melayu punya. Dan yang ini yang pertama aku baca dalam siri Bro, don't like that la, bro. Not bad lah. Memang berkisarkan hubungan kawan-kawan dan kelakar ceritanya. 3.5 bintang.
August 1, 2016
I rate 4.5 star for this book.
This book is really lovely for me. It reminds me of my childhood moment or when i was still in sekolah rendah. I get best feeling while reading this. Its funny and nostalgic at the same time. By knowing that this book also based on Ernest experience w his 4 other bestfriend makes me feel touching. I don't know why. Maybe because of the common experience that we have when we in sekolah rendah, when that time we still dont have the internet and gadget, kids like us have other game to play that didn't require battery or wifi. Ah, those memory. How nostalgic. Thanks for the sharing thru books. Im glad that i picked this book last night and read it.
This book is really lovely for me. It reminds me of my childhood moment or when i was still in sekolah rendah. I get best feeling while reading this. Its funny and nostalgic at the same time. By knowing that this book also based on Ernest experience w his 4 other bestfriend makes me feel touching. I don't know why. Maybe because of the common experience that we have when we in sekolah rendah, when that time we still dont have the internet and gadget, kids like us have other game to play that didn't require battery or wifi. Ah, those memory. How nostalgic. Thanks for the sharing thru books. Im glad that i picked this book last night and read it.
September 4, 2021
Actually nice book
August 6, 2023
a solid hilarious book
June 12, 2024
this was like peak humor to year 4 me
August 10, 2014
Well, well, well... I didn't expect the second book to be published much sooner than I thought! Of course, I couldn't resist although please be prepared as the cover already said "Origins: Back to school". So, it's like history class with comics.
I love how nostalgic it rekindles me while I was reading this book. I can't guarantee whether this bunch are from the 80s, but daaayum... it has brought me back to the hay days of truancy, making friends, consuming weird snacks, traditional games, games that were from our creative minds, and do we really care what's illegal? Spot on!
With this quote, I think this guy can be my best friend:
"I just like to promote sleep a lot. Sleep is good. Whoever tells you otherwise is not your friend." -- Now that's a fantastic quote!!!
If you have followed the author's (Ernest Ng) blog, he came up with this topic by popular demand from his fan base on how the Bros actually met each other. I like to highlight that this book has tone down it's humour aspects as to compare with his first. There is a reason.
Be mindful, the author is introducing how each and every individual came to know each other. It is a gradual process on character building, world building...etc. If you guys read Fantasy books, it has a larger scale than this, and he did a fine job in introducing us to them (not to mention, via comic strips).
(One might say,"Ahhh... This is how they came about la..." or "So, this is how the education system works in Malaysia one la...") Read it with that mindset, I can assure you that you will have a great time knowing how the Bros became who they are today.
So, to conclude, I'm expecting a 3rd might be out soon based on my amateur analysis on how the author is publishing his books (I might be wrong):
Lastly, pick it up! It's still a fun read. Support la wei...
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars
My Blogspot Review
I love how nostalgic it rekindles me while I was reading this book. I can't guarantee whether this bunch are from the 80s, but daaayum... it has brought me back to the hay days of truancy, making friends, consuming weird snacks, traditional games, games that were from our creative minds, and do we really care what's illegal? Spot on!
With this quote, I think this guy can be my best friend:
"I just like to promote sleep a lot. Sleep is good. Whoever tells you otherwise is not your friend." -- Now that's a fantastic quote!!!
If you have followed the author's (Ernest Ng) blog, he came up with this topic by popular demand from his fan base on how the Bros actually met each other. I like to highlight that this book has tone down it's humour aspects as to compare with his first. There is a reason.
Be mindful, the author is introducing how each and every individual came to know each other. It is a gradual process on character building, world building...etc. If you guys read Fantasy books, it has a larger scale than this, and he did a fine job in introducing us to them (not to mention, via comic strips).
(One might say,"Ahhh... This is how they came about la..." or "So, this is how the education system works in Malaysia one la...") Read it with that mindset, I can assure you that you will have a great time knowing how the Bros became who they are today.
So, to conclude, I'm expecting a 3rd might be out soon based on my amateur analysis on how the author is publishing his books (I might be wrong):
Lastly, pick it up! It's still a fun read. Support la wei...
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars
My Blogspot Review
July 23, 2014
Reminiscing the past with this second book, Ernest illustrated his primary school life where he met the bros.
(Though, he admitted in the preface that the bros actually met each other in different points of their lives; 60% of these are true, whereas the other 40 are made up.)
I do think that considering how plausible the stories are; the bros probably have all met each other at least in secondary or college. Most probably secondary school.
Anyway, this book can be picked up to be read at intervals (or just read it in one go like I did) for a bit of a light reading or time-filler.
Adorably drawn; I now wish if there's a cartoon based on it. Voiced by the actual bros, if possible.
(Though, he admitted in the preface that the bros actually met each other in different points of their lives; 60% of these are true, whereas the other 40 are made up.)
I do think that considering how plausible the stories are; the bros probably have all met each other at least in secondary or college. Most probably secondary school.
Anyway, this book can be picked up to be read at intervals (or just read it in one go like I did) for a bit of a light reading or time-filler.
Adorably drawn; I now wish if there's a cartoon based on it. Voiced by the actual bros, if possible.
October 27, 2014
This was of the same series as the other book that looks kinda similar. I loved it, though maybe not quite as much as the original. Can't wait for the next one
December 13, 2014
nice book i ilke it so much
August 21, 2016
it reminds me of my childhood and my school life. it brings back the memories. :)
December 30, 2016
I like this book bro.
January 30, 2022
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October 2, 2015
The funniest book I've ever read in my whole life!
October 28, 2017
reading this book feels like you are walking down to the memory lane. so nostalgic. it brings back all sort of the games that you played in the class while waiting for the teacher to come to your class or maybe during the recess...kudos to the writer
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