Circus and Village freaks by Aparna Upadhyaya is a collection of 18 tales written in the format of poem. The Strange tale of Subramanian- the crocodile man – A strange story of couple who came to supreme court to seek advice before considering separation. On outing to local pond in the area, Subramanian jumped intoContinue reading “Circus Folk and Village freaks”
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The Sunbird – Wilbur Smith
Wilbur Addison Smith is a British novelist specializing in historical fiction about the international involvement in Southern Africa across four centuries, seen from the viewpoints of both black and white families. The story begin when Ben(an archaeologist and head of the archaeologist firm) and Louren(a multi-billionaire businessman and financier ) come across a aerial photograph anContinue reading “The Sunbird – Wilbur Smith”
The Last Precinct, A Kay Scarpetta novel by Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is a contemporary American crime writer. She is known for writing a best-selling series of novels featuring the heroine Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner The story begin when Kay Scarpetta house becomes a scene for investigation after she was attacked by Chandonne, the Werewolf. Chandonne is known for killing women in hisContinue reading “The Last Precinct, A Kay Scarpetta novel by Patricia Cornwell”
Politika By Tom Clancy
The book is my first read of the author Tom Clancy. I have heard his books are great read in thriller genre. The sudden death of Russian President causes a chaos in the country. The country is already in verge of famine where million of people will suffer hunger and poverty unless the necessary actionsContinue reading “Politika By Tom Clancy”
Crazy Rich Asians – Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan (born 1973/1974) is a Singapore american novelist best known for his satirical novels Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. In 2014, Kwan was named as one of the “Five Writers to Watch” on the list of Hollywood’s Most Powerful Authors published by The Hollywood Reporter. In 2018, Kwan madeContinue reading “Crazy Rich Asians – Kevin Kwan”
The Palace of Illusion
“I am buoyant and expansive and uncontainable– but I always was so, only I never knew it” Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The palace of illusionThe book Palace of them illusion the story is narrated by Panchaali (Draupadi) from her the perspective. After a long time I have read a book that I didn’t want to putContinue reading “The Palace of Illusion”
Tuesday’s With Morrie By Mitch Albom
The book talks about various aspects of life and existence on the earth through conversations or rather last thesis of Morrie a professor with his student Mitch. In fact the book is based on on real conversation between them. Mitch was student of Morrie in college and shared a great bond then. But when MitchContinue reading “Tuesday’s With Morrie By Mitch Albom”
When Breath Becomes Air
You can’t ever reach perfection, but you can believe in an asymptote toward which you are ceaselessly striving. The qoute is perfect. We can never reach the ideal perfection that we want. All we can do is to strive Towards the perfection with all our strength ………… When Breath Becomes Air is a memoir ofContinue reading “When Breath Becomes Air”
The Handmaid’s tale – Maragat Atwood
The Handmaid’s tale is my second read in dyspotian genre. And also the most recommended read in bookstagram, that is how I came to know of this book. The book talks about the patriarchy, women suppression etc. Here women are categorised based on their position in the society. The Martha’s do take care of theContinue reading “The Handmaid’s tale – Maragat Atwood”
All the Bright Place
“The thing I realize is that it’s not what you take, it’s what you leave” – Violet, All the Bright Places All the bright places is the second best read of this year for me. The story concentrates on mental health that the characters are affected and struggling to come out of it. This booksContinue reading “All the Bright Place”
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