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November 15, 2017
Book Review — The Goat Thief by Perumal Murugan [Translated by N. Kalyan Raman]
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Famed Tamilian writer, Perumal Murugan’s 10 short stories have been compiled into this volume called The Goat Thief. Steeped in cultural nuances and throwing light on the simplicities of life, the stories draw our attention towards the very nature of humanity; be it seeking company or obsessing over ordinary objects. Some of these tales are testament to the hardships that people from lower tiers of society undergo. And by imbuing common occurrences with an almost su...
November 13, 2017
Book Review — Written in Blood by Layton Green
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Written in Blood by Layton Green follows Detective Preach, as he attempts to wade through the murders cropping up in Creekville, North Carolina. The town, that was his home, beheld a devastating change after his departure. And now that he’s back, carrying his own nightmares of a time in Atlanta, he is forced to wonder what exactly went down during his absence. The serial killer is vengeful and won’t stop until he/she has recreated the murders that took place in the...
November 11, 2017
Book Review — The Nine by Tracy Townsend
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In The Nine, Tracy Townsend creates a world quite like our own, throwing different species into play, in its deceitful and dangerous alleys. The aigamuxa and lanyani are as much a part of the looming mystery as the humans. A book that writes itself, the murder of an intellectual and nine individuals who are chosen as representative of a race – you’ve got yourself an action-packed novel that refuses to slow down. Rowena Downshire was a mere courier, working for the h...
November 7, 2017
November 5, 2017
Book Review — The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean
The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch is a graphic novel beyond par. It transports us to the childhood of the narrator, shuttling between the story of his family and that of Mr. Punch, a devious sock-puppet. The stories draw on melancholic and mysterious themes with its disjunctive artwork and unique narrative style.
Neil Gaiman is one of the reasons why I love to be a writer. His writing challenges everything we know, with regards to form, structure, rules, genres etc. The wh...
October 23, 2017
Book Review — The Indian Spirit by Magandeep Singh
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The Indian Spirit captures the historic events and societal nuances that led to Indians embracing spirits and alcoholic drinks like rum, vodka, whisky, wine, beer etc. It digs deep into the origin tales, bringing out the long processes of evolution in our drinking culture, some of which we imbibed from foreign forces. Equipped with years of experience in the field, the author throws light on the many brands that took root in India; some of which have inevitably soa...
October 18, 2017
Book Review — There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins
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Osborne, Nebraska seldom draws attention from the outside. It is a quaint little place where everybody knows everybody. But when students of Osborne High start to become victims of a serial killer, the entire world tunes in. There’s a pattern to these killings, which none other than Makani Young and her friends are able to notice. Unfortunately for them, the devious killer is always one step ahead, messing with the minds of his next victims. Would they have to fend...
October 16, 2017
Book Review — Hell! No Saints in Paradise by A.K. Asif
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Ismael’s disbelief in the existence of Hell and Paradise is contested by otherworldly beings who require him to play a part in their revolution. He is the key to upturning a futuristic, dystopian society, a place of extremist power; so that it may once again revert to normality. The path to fulfilling such a responsibility is one filled with great restraint and dedication. He leaves his home in America, only to head back to his birthplace and realize just how deprav...
October 10, 2017
Book Review — 5 Ingredients Quick Easy Food by Jamie Oliver
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How often have you googled recipes only to realize that the ingredients required are five times more than the number of servings or that the time needed to prepare the dish is a lot longer than what you’re ready to invest? With Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Quick Easy Food, you don’t need to worry about a thing! It has clear cut instructions, pictures of ingredients, so you know exactly what’s required and drool-worthy snaps of the end product. If that’s not motivati...
October 6, 2017
Book Review — Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas
Thank you Bloomsbury India for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Summary – When Captain Nesryn Faliq and Lord Chaol Westfall made their way to Antica, seeking the help of the Great Khagan Urus, they did not know the full extent of the trouble brewing in the horizon. In order to protect their people from demon kings, they must convince the royal family to join forces and employ their armies against the common threat. Unfortunately for t...
