Title: Because We are Together
Author: Jitti Rain
Number of pages: 466 pages
Date of published: 26 May 2020
Tine is a very handsome student and cheerleader in college, while Sarawat is one of the campus’ most popular guys and is also in the soccer and music club. When Tine is chased by Green, who he does not reciprocate feelings for — he ends up begging Sarawat to fake date with him in order to chase Green away. Somehow, just like the tale as old as time goes — pretend somehow starts to turn into reality. However, before a "happily ever after" there is the process of falling in love, and the slow realisation that somehow they aren't pretending anymore. Somehow, they do not want to.
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The Story
Tine is a chick guy in university. He never expected that his charm could attract Green, a guy who suddenly confess to him--and tried his best to chase him. Knowing an usual rejection won't affect Green, Tine who believes in his friends' suggestion, tried to ask Sarawat to be his fake boyfriend.
Sarawat on the other friend is a university heartrob guy. He is extremely good looking, play guitars well, and also the football player in his faculty. A lot of girls admired him. With such an incredible popularity, Tine knows Green will give up on him if he realized that Tine and Sarawat is a thing.
Of course, it's not a flower road for Tine to make Sarawat agree. He should forced himself to join the music club even though he has zero experience on playing instrument. After all, bit by bit, Tine can soften Sarawat's attitude to him. One thing that Tine didn't realized, for Sarawat, their relationship is not just a play for Green. It's absolutely a real thing for him.
My Opinion
Where do I start? So, actually this is my first time to read the English translation from Thai book. To be very honest, I didn't know whether I got a very bad format or not, but the layout of the books is so frustrating.
Sometimes, I really confused whose talking in every dialogue. I mean, JittiRain likes to make a whole dialogue without any info who is talking. It made me rolled my eyes instantly.
Then, if I have to compare the story with the series, I absolutely prefer the series more. I know that 2gether the series is a very dramatic, but it's more enjoyable. In the book, Sarawat's character felt so plain and annoying. I couldn't sense his admiration and love towards Tine. Meanwhile, on the series, Bright Vachirawit as Sarawat succeed to portray Sarawat in more lively way.
My opinion for Tine is also the same. The director and the scriptwriter for the series has done a great job to make the adaptation.
In the book, the story mainly only tell about Sarawat-Tine relationship. There's no story for other couple like Type-Man and Phukong-Mil. I understand why in the series they decided ti develop the other couple's story. I believe, if it's only focused on Sarawat-Tine, the story will become stagnan and flat. Yeah, now I know why they decided to make the stories become bigger and more lively.
Tbh, when I tried to rewatch the series, Type-Man couple has their own charm and it looks wholesome a lot.
Conclusion
Well, I am awared that I read this book because I want to know the story of Wat-Tine more. Even though I prefer the series more, I know there are some parts in the novel that give us perspective about each kf the characters, especially from Sarawat's side.
In a way, It made me want to read the special stories that is available in English version too.
But for this book, I think 3 out of 5 is enough.
Sincerely,
Ra
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