I have mixed feelings about this one.The writing is great, conceptualization is unique and overall, the plot is witty with intelligent characters. It has even portrayed flawed relationships & uncanny protagonists exquisitely. But that being said, it was utterly slow, I dragged myself through the first half. It picks up speed in the second half but…
Book Review: Lies look like love by Bijaya Kumar Mishra
What is the extent that you would go to for love or money? An enticing suspence thriller intertwined with love and lies, this story will keep you hooked till the end. The story revolves around Maya, a grieving widow who feels she is being stalked, Ravi- a tenant in Maya’s desolate & rumoured Villa and Maya’s…
Reading Update: #TBRchallenge
Hey Bookfam! Only 4 months left for the new year to begin! Can you believe it? I have read quite a few books till now and intend to read so many more. Ahh, the never ending TBR! But reading challenges always help. Although a little late, a got to know about the Blogchatter #TBRchallenge and…
Book Review: Diamonds are forever and so are morals – Autobiography of Govind Dholakia
If you know me, you would know that I love biographies and autobiographies a lot. This one was right up my alley. It relayed the life and story of Sir Govind Dholakia, a successful yet moral diamond tycoon, who proved through his journey that values and principles need not be disregarded to become an exemplary businessman. …
Book Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Set in the 1960’s, The Help is a funny yet important read talking about racism, prejudices, violence against the blacks and life of African Americans in Jackson, Mississippi but representing millions of similar lives. Aibileen and Minny are the maids in the story, two protagonists having different personalities and lives of their own. Skeeter is the…
Book Review: The Seventh Cup
The Seventh Cup by @nitsgoa is mystery thriller novel revolving around our protagonists, Avinash and Verona Schmidt and, at the same time delving deep into philosophical narratives and romance. The mystery begins where Avinash, falls in love at first sight with Verona and narrates his first playscript to her but she is supposedly missing! In his playscript- In…
Book Review: Love like love by Kingshuk Sen
This one is a collection of micro poems, free verse stanzas, revolving around what is real romance and meaning of true love. The writing is easy, straightforward and impactful nonetheless. The simplicity of the concepts, words and ideas is what hits you. I especially loved the tiny symbol detailing after each poem.💞Themes of love, lust, not…
Book Review: The Far field by Madhuri Vijay
Have you been to Kashmir or would like to? A truly worthy winner of the Jcb prize for literature! The Far Field was a marvelous read, full of emotional turmoil, yet won’t make you weep; spoke about controversial topics yet so subtly. There was a constant anticipation of what would happen next because the story…
Poetry: Fly away… #BlogChatterBlogHop
Here is my winning entry for the #blogchatterbloghop for the theme: If you could fly, where would you go. [Format: Poetry] Hope you imagine it and enjoy it as much as I liked writing this one! Fly away… If I could fly, don’t ask me where I would go, Ask me where would I not?…
Book review: The Woman Within by Nitya Ravi
A chilling thriller story revolving around Abid, his twin sister Tanu, Zia and a host of other characters, which the reader uncovers gradually. You will find love, betrayal, fear, courage, pain and family trauma surging through its pages. You will keep on second guessing each character and their personalities. The narration is gripping and the writing style of…
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