Category: Book Reviews
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Mindful Musings & Peaceful Ponderings by Manali Desai
There are 50 freestyle poems, each having a distinct flavour. It has something to offer to everyone. The variation of emotions flowing in the poems is relatable. The best part of this book is the writing style. It doesn’t go with lines ending with rhyming words, yet it sounds musical. The illustrations at the start…
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Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie
A murder case has to be reopened, but the accused murderer, Jacko, is dead. He died while serving in prison. The prime witness Dr Calgary returns after a year of the murder (for medical reasons, he wasn’t found during the trial) and testifies that Jacko was telling the truth. Jacko was indeed with Dr Calgary…
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Chandrakanta by Babu Devkinandan Khatri (Author), Deepti L. Sharma (Translator)
This is an exciting translation of the classic fiction – Chandrakanta. Readers who cannot enjoy the original because of language barrier should undoubtedly try this translated version. All my childhood memories are afresh now. I remember watching this famous show on TV along with my family. As I read the book, I could recall moments…
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Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Brilliant narration. The harsh realities of the people living in slums are shown candidly. The plot was exciting and engaging, but it felt dragging after 45% of the book. Some conversations and descriptions seemed unnecessary. The three main characters, Jai, Faiz and Pari, seemed greatly inspired by the Harry Potter lead trio. Pari, the intelligent…
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Two fifteen-year-olds, struggling to find their authentic selves, in this big universe. Indeed, they search for secrets, their own realities, and their place in this universe. It’s a straightforward story, the plot doesn’t have any surprising twists. It’s just going on, as you read you might even feel you are watching Dante and Ari and…