| It must be said that there are no great revelations in Fuel. There are no deep philosophical insights. No philippics against God. No "I returned home only to find what I was looking for was there all along" moments. All there is, is a great story, and wonderfully told. What more could anyone possibly want? | ||||
- New Straits Times, 26 Jan, 2011
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I don't remember reading a book that affected me so acutely. And that's saying a lot, considering I had just read Imran Ahmad's critically acclaimed Unimagined before yours. It was brilliant but didn't sink its claws and fangs into my psyche like yours did. |
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| - Alexandra Wong, Writer (The Star, Quill, Going Places) |
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The author (this apparently is his first book) seems to have the ability to see average things from a completely unique perspective. And when you read his perspective you say to yourself, "Wow, I wish I could think that way." |
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- Jack Thomas, Amazon.com review
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This debut novel is like a breath of fresh air. His writing style is lyrical yet poignant. It left me wanting more from Chin, and I sure hope this book won't be his last. |
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- KLue Magazine, 10 Mar, 2011
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"Fuel" is a story you can wake up to every morning like the aroma of good coffee or the smell of roses before the dew has fallen. Not the typical romance novel, this book is a refreshing and welcomed addition to my collection of great reads. Packed with a wide array of solid but "i-didn't-know-that" facts, "Fuel" is for the hopelessly romantic but cerebral reader. The world has waited too long for Jeremy Chin to dish this one out." |
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| - Joshua Lee, Programme Director of StART Society | ||||
Fuel proves to be an easy read and informative and manages to be inspiring without being preachy. It is riveting and there is this sense of anticipation as the protagonist works towards achieving his lifelong dream and learning many other lessons along the way. |
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-The Edge Newspaper,
18 Apr, 2011
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Very well written, in a precise, intelligent but "low atmosphere" kind of method (reminds me of the style of very good writers before WW 2). A moving tale that will change your life. |
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| - Keith Tan, via E-mail | ||||
I just finished the book and wanted to let you know that this is by far the most moving novel I've read in my life. You've conveyed the story in such poetic fashion and I truly believe that Fuel unseats Romeo & Juliet as the best love story ever told. I look forward to many more books from you, Jeremy Chin. |
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| - Michelle Chan, Facebook Fan | ||||
I would steal this if I had to. |
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| - Jonah Ong, Facebook Fan | ||||
'I just finished Fuel...LOVED it...I read it super fast! couldn't put it down! |
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| - Lindsey Niezgocki, Washington | ||||
Having devoured so many books in my lifetime, I never thought I'd find one in which I could relate to in so many aspects. The last book to strike a chord with this heart of mine was The Choice from Og Mandino many many many moons ago. |
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| - Brian Wee, Fuel Fan | ||||
I don’t normally clip a pen to the book I’m reading, more so a fiction piece. But within the first half hour, I had to start over again as I underlined excerpts of the book which was just simply beautiful writing. What caught my attention from the start is the fact that Jeremy was able to put into words how most of us would feel when we’re in love but are unable to elucidate. |
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- Fuel Fan, submited via Facebook Notes
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I really liked it! I found your writing style very descriptive, poetic and well paced. I say you have a winner on your hands :) |
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| - Anner Ngiau, Detroit | ||||
It's a great read for anybody who's ever followed a dream, worked for 'the man,' or has been in love. |
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| - Thom Hiatt, President Twin Bees Communications San Diego |
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I was inspired, in awe, fell suddenly in love, laughed & cried… |
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| - Alex Chong, New Jersey | ||||
Your book has touched me deeply, emotionally and spiritually. I saw shades of myself in both Timmy and Cambria - as a marathon runner, and sadly, as a failed lover myself. I found it uncanny that, at times, their thoughts and struggles reflected painful facts and memories of my past which I've been struggling to understand and overcome for the past year or so. But thanks to your book, it has given me hope and a renewed sense of belief to continue persevering, to savour what life has to offer (good or bad) and to start off the new year with a clean slate for myself. Jeremy, thank you for allowing me to believe once more... |
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| - Ray Mun, Fuel Fan | ||||
It was very different; the writing was lyrical and almost poetic with a sense of maturity in it. |
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- Seventeen Magazine (Malaysia) April Issue
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An engrossing read that makes you fall in love with the main characters, makes you long to see and feel the poetry of the beautifully-described places, and just breaks your heart into a million pieces with a totally unexpected ending. If I have just one word to describe FUEL, it is "potent". |
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| - James Chua, Fuel Fan | ||||
