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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde – Book Review
In the pantheon of literary masterpieces, where the shadows of timeless works unfurl like pages of a cherished manuscript, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde occupies a place of paramount significance. This novel, an exploration of the intertwining facets of beauty, morality, and corruption, emerges as a profound reflection on the human condition itself….
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin – A Book Review
In the realm of contemporary literary tales, the opus entitled “A Game of Thrones,” composed by the deft quill of George R.R. Martin, emerges as a vivid and complex narrative masterpiece, casting its shadow upon the hallowed landscapes of the fantasy genre. With meticulous craftsmanship, Martin weaves a tale both resonant and arresting, which beckons…
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera – Book Review
Though it is in the interest of big publishing houses and literary circles to knight novels with phrases like immortal, timeless, eternal, classic, masterpiece, evergreen and whatnot, at times, these adjectives may ring the right bells in the hearts of the readers. Some novels are indeed timeless and evergreen. Some novels are certainly masterpieces. And,…
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating… Brian Tracy Book Review
The title might smell froggy here! 🙂 However, it doesn’t entice you to actually eat a frog and I am sure everyone knows it already. So, on this lighter note, let’s begin the book review of Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy….
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi: Book Review
Before the Coffee Gets Cold, to say in a straightforward way, is a captivating and thought-provoking novel written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, a Japanese novelist. It was first published in 2015, and the book seamlessly weaves the genres of magical realism and contemporary fiction, making it a unique and memorable reading experience. Anyone who has gone through…
Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh – Book Review
Amitav Ghosh is one of the leading Indian English novelists and a prominent figure in Indian English literature. Whether he lives in India or not is not up for debate, at least this time. 🙂 I will be discussing his novel Gun Island in this article, which is also a book review. I will try…
Indian Superfoods by Rujuta Diwekar – Book Review
Experts are everywhere in India. More than in any other part of the world, you will find experts on this, on that, on something, on some things, and even on everything in every street, vicinity and locality (in India). Who cares about the qualifications or certifications for the expertise? Just savour the acumen! Rujuta Diwekar…
Rag Virag by Suryakant Tripathi Nirala – Book Review
Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, a poet whom almost every reader of Hindi poetry reveres this or that way, was a landmark that still continues to illuminate the new poets and authors writing in Hindi. With the high standards that he set for poetry in Hindi, Nirala’s art of writing poetry developed from narrow lanes of self-search…
Role of imagination in fiction – something some theorists often ignore
Writing fiction is (almost) everybody’s cup of tea. Many of us, those born before our mothers took to Tik-Tok to learn everything, should have aged listening to stories of kings, queens, giants, gods, ghosts, and children from our mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and grandfathers (cannot ignore elder siblings). Weaving fictional stories, creating characters, making them appear…
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – Book Review
Bonnie Garmus made her debut with the bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry in 2022. The novel has made an emphatic impression on many readers; many may claim millions across the world. However, the novel has many features that many have liked. At the same time, Bonnie Garmus’ book has many things that many readers don’t…