All Posts By Thoughtful Critic
The Conspirator’s Hierarchy: The Committee of 300 by John Coleman Book Review
Regarding conspiracy theory literature, John Coleman’s Conspirators’ Hierarchy: The Story of the Committee of 300 occupies a controversial yet enduring niche. First published in 1992, the book is a bold exposé and speculative manifesto, claiming that an elite secret society—the eponymous Committee of 300—controls global events to establish a totalitarian “One World Government.” Coleman’s work…
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry Book Review
Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance (1995) is a monumental work of literature that captures the intricacies of human resilience amidst political and social turmoil in India. Set during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (1975–1977), the novel deftly explores the intersection of personal morality and systemic oppression, providing an expansive and harrowing portrait…
Genome to Om by Bhushan Patwardhan Book Review
Genome to Om by Bhushan Patwardhan and Indu Ramchandani is an intellectually ambitious work that successfully bridges the chasm between modern scientific advancements and the profound spiritual wisdom of ancient Indian thought. The book delves into humanity’s evolutionary journey with its holistic approach, proposing a unique framework where empirical science and spiritual philosophy coexist harmoniously….
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith Book Review
Book Review: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? By Dr. Julie Smith Dr. Julie Smith’s Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? serves as an accessible guide to mental health, providing readers with practical tools to navigate emotional challenges. The book’s structure and content are drawn from Smith’s clinical expertise as a psychologist and…
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden Book Review
Haven’t we already read so many psychological thrillers this year? Let me just add a new title to the list. Freida McFadden’s The Boyfriend is a psychological thriller that deftly explores themes of love, obsession, and the often blurry line between passion and peril. Set in Manhattan, the novel combines elements of suspense, crime, and…
The Invasion That Never Was and Song of Humanity by Michel Danino and Sujata Nahar Book Review
“As established as it may have become through decades of thoughtless repetition, the “Aryan invasion theory” as it is called, does not rest on a single solid piece of evidence.” The assertion tells a lot. For many decades, a particular section of academia and intellectuals have pushed the flawed and imaginative theory of an invasion….
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know by Kay West Et al. Book Review
Title: 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know: What to Do, What to Say, and How to Behave Authors: Kay West, John Bridges, Bryan Curtis Publication Date: 2011, October 31 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Genre: Etiquette, Self-help, Non-fiction Language: English Pages: 240 pages Overview 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a modern etiquette guide…
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Book Review
Title: The White Tiger Author: Aravind Adiga Publisher: HarperCollins India (2008) Language: English Format: Paperback, 321 pages If you don’t know already, Adiga’s The White Tiger is a bestselling novel that won him the prestigious (really?) Man Booker Prize in 2008. The story offers many things – ideas, opinions, satire, humour, absurdity, surrealism, and…
Odyssey Dima Hasao & Autonomous Council by Ramu Upadhaya: Book Review
Title: Odyssey Dima Hasao & Autonomous Council Author: Ramu Upadhaya Publisher: Zorba Books (13 October 2024) Language: English Format: Perfect Paperback, 314 pages ISBN-10: 9358961880 ISBN-13: 978-9358961881 Introduction Ramu Upadhaya’s Odyssey Dima Hasao & Autonomous Council is an informative and intriguing exploration of Dima Hasao, a district in Assam governed uniquely by an autonomous…
Emma by Jane Austen Book Review (with analysis and critical summary)
Title: Emma Author: Jane Austen Publication Date: 1815 Publisher: John Murray Genre: Novel, Romantic Fiction, Comedy of Manners Language: English Pages: Approximately 474 pages (first edition) Buy a copy: Amazon India (click here) Emma, first published in 1815, is one of Jane Austen’s most celebrated novels, known for exploring class, social structure, and the intricacies…