Book Review: Falling Night by Phil Clarke
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1w ago
Anything based out of Africa becomes my instant favourite, be it a movie or a novel or a documentary. In that pursuit, for years I have read novels of Wilbur Smith. The more I get to know about this continent, the lesser it seems. Indeed Africa teems with stories – adventurous yet horrifying. Phil Clarke’s novel Falling Night is a brutal honest account of a humanitarian aid worker’s life in the horn of Africa. Though delivered in fictional tone, the novel is an extended version of a memoir of an international aid worker. The hero of the book is Alan Swales. He is from England – a young man wit ..read more
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Book Review: The Ayan Triangle by Avinash Ashu
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2w ago
‘The Ayan Triangle’ by Avinash Ashu is a riveting romantic thriller wrapped in sci-fi genre. The way ‘love essence’ confronts readers in the novel would be a new journey altogether unlike any other. The story, right since the first page, is gripping and immersive. Not so many characters, yet whatever the cast is, that is enough to swirl you through its tempo and thrill. From the opening lines, I found myself drawn into the turbulent yet tender world of Ayan, the protagonist navigating the tempests of love and ambition in life. He is chasing the distant dream Siya, however, Elina seems to hav ..read more
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Book Review – Valmiki Ramayana: A Commentary by Lakkaraju Ananta Rama Rao (Three Volumes)
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2w ago
Among all famous versions of Ramayana that are being narrated and circulated across the world for ages, Valmiki’s Ramayana tops the chart for its veracity and originality. Valmiki and Vyas are considered two top-notched poets from India that recorded and wrote the greatest books of the world ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’ respectively in their eras. Today our literature arenas are abundant with retellings and various versions of storytelling and commentaries pertaining to Ramayana. In light of spreading of the most original text and commentary, late Shri Lakkaraju Ananta Rama Rao did meticulou ..read more
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Book Review: The Book of Sevens: the Mountains by A R Vikram
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3w ago
Couldn’t believe that this could be so much fun! Oh, how this book charmed me with its pesky characters and the magical book that deliberately threw them in adventures beyond their age…yet they managed to set everything all right for needy people on those mountains and around them. It was a sheer delight the way these kids got to navigate through the world, on different countries, on mountains, met with many people from time unknown to their consciousness. Do any of the stories of the mountain entice you? I liked that Iran story, it was like direct head-on with that monster snake, saving those ..read more
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Book Review: Find Some Hope by Nida Fatima
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1M ago
Find Some Hope by Nida Fatima is short autobiographical book, kind of memoir of a young woman who traces back her life from school time to finding a caring husband and beyond. Every one’s life goes through ups and downs, well some give up, but a few determined souls fight and bounce back like a phoenix. Her story of grit and mettle inspire us and show as how one can rise up from the crutches of depression to fulfilling a meaningful existence. Right at the beginning, the author being honest about her medical condition, she draws up curtains from Bipolar disorder. The book guides readers what ..read more
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Book Review: The Water Veil by Nikhil D. Hegde
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1M ago
Nikhil D. Hegde’s enchanting debut novel ‘The Water Veil’ is a literary masterpiece wrapped up in ancient mythology, ritual symbolism, and the arcane mysteries of a hidden valley with esoteric waterfalls. The story, dazzling in its prowess and stimulating narrative, traces out the protagonist Leela’s family lineage with enigmatic waterfalls in a valley, which she has almost forgotten while being busy with her life in a city. To feel that family’s hidden connection with the waterfalls that offer visions to divers, she travels from her city towards the valley in search of answers for herself ..read more
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Book Review: The Emphatic Melodies of Life by Amaysha
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1M ago
What struck me most about this collection is its unfiltered honesty. Amaysha fearlessly explores the tumultuous landscape of human emotions, laying bare the raw agony and beauty of life’s experiences and bittersweet nostalgic moments and memories. As the title has melodies, indeed the lyrical prose stunned me with its musical notes lurking everywhere, in each poem. The author must indeed have musical connection in her life. As music inspired her, moved her, reciprocated with her, the influence is astounding. Listening to the music, To the old lost tune, The melodies, For which my heart stil ..read more
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Book Review: Triansh & the Land of Immortals by MYST
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1M ago
Triansh & the Land of Immortals by MYST is a light engrossing YA fantasy novel that subtly blends streaks of mythology, sci-fi, and fantasy to deliver a power-packed story of three young protagonists and their chance encounter with unconventional visitors in the snowy chilling realms of higher Himalayas. Three friends from Dehradun, have nothing much to do after their exams, thus they decide a trip to the higher part of the Himalaya in Uttarakhand. Their destination is Moksha Parvat, they begin in their car with getting patronage and support from their uncle enroute and a few local helpe ..read more
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Book Review: 3 Steps to Knowing Yourself by Arun Kumar Saxena
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1M ago
In a world that is filled with distractions, focus is lost and people just don’t know themselves…they are so away from self-discovery and their inner strengths and talents that in life everything looks so gobsmacked. Yet it doesn’t mean that one stop the process of identifying oneself and become stagnant in life. Rather life is all about learning and keep evolving and converging towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. In the book, ‘3 Steps to Knowing Yourself’ Arun Kumar Saxena provides simplified actionable insights on the transformative force of self-discovery and self-exploration. The g ..read more
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Book Review: Dance with Me by Carl David Blake
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1M ago
Dance with Me by Carl David Blake is a riveting novel with its strong storyline. Interspersed between two generations, it’s a testament to the law of Karma and veracity of love. Mostly set in Mumbai, the novel takes a dive in the cross-cultural and interfaith marriages in India. In early 1990s Sandeep is shot in Kashmir. He is brought to Bombay for treatment. In the hospital a young nurse named Amrita falls for him. But before the couple could decide on anything, they are divided and separated by some secret people. In the next narrative, we meet Priya and Victor. They work in an IT company ..read more
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