#Indian Fiction Archives - Indian Book Critics

The Power of Stories Narrative National Image writes Alok Mishra Indian Book Critics

The Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape a Nation’s Image and Why a Balanced Projection Matters, writes Alok Mishra

1 month ago

Stories are the lifeblood of human civilisation. They shape perceptions, influence opinions, and construct identities. When it comes to nations, the stories told about them, whether in literature, media, or…

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry novel review Indian Book Critics

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a detailed review

Novels

2 months ago

Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance stands as one of the most powerful literary achievements of the late 20th century. This novel captures the fragility of human dignity against the backdrop…

Rita Chhetri Indian English Novelist Arunachal Pradesh The Boy with the Red Balloon Indian Book Critics

Rita Chhetri: Author of The Boy with the Red Balloon – A Young Novelist from Arunachal Pradesh

Writers

2 months ago

It’s a rarity that I come across recommendations of reading young authors! I have been reading fiction for more than 20 years now (and seriously doing so). However, very rarely…

The Hidden Hindu Book 1 Akshat Gupta review Indian Book Critics

The Hidden Hindu Book 1 by Akshat Gupta, a detailed review

Novels

3 months ago

Akshat Gupta’s The Hidden Hindu is an ambitious fusion of mythology, science fiction, and thriller, weaving together ancient Hindu cosmology with a futuristic interrogation narrative. The novel follows Om Shastri, a mysterious…

Kapardi by Kolhapur Ramamurthy book review Indian Book Critics

Kapardi by Kolhapur Ramamurthy – Review

Novels

6 months ago

Kolhapur Ramamurthy’s Kapardi is a tour de force in contemporary Indian fiction, masterfully intertwining myth, mystery, espionage, and geopolitics into a gripping narrative. The novel is a thought-provoking exploration of…

Mystical Palimpsest Manjima Misra Novella Two Ocean Autumn House Detective Book Review Indian Book Critics

Mystical Palimpsest: A Collection of Two Novellas by Manjima Misra Book Review

Novels

6 months ago

In my long years as a reader, I have come across many sophisticated themed books by very sensible authors. Manima Misra’s book, a collection of two novellas, is one such…

Hashtag by Gautam Rajrishi novel review Indian Book Critics

Hashtag by Gautam Rajrishi, a detailed review of the Hindi novel

Novels

7 months ago

Gautam Rajrishi’s Hashtag (हैशटैग) is a poignant and evocative novel that masterfully captures the raw beauty and complexity of unrequited love, ambition, and personal transformation. Set against the culturally rich and…

The Greatest Battle of Culture: A Story of Harappans by Panigrahi Bethi Book Review

Novels

1 year ago

Book: The Greatest Battle of Culture: A Story of Harappans Author: Panigrahi Bethi Publication: April 29, 2024 Pages: 153 Genre: Historical Fiction, Novella Review by: Anand S J …

The AI Who Questioned Everything Rajiv Mittal book review Indian Book Critics

The AI Who Questioned Everything by Rajiv Mittal Book Review

Novels

1 year ago

Let’s be clear about one thing – the novel (if I can say it one) is thought-provoking. However, it is equally true (to me, as I read it) that this novel…

A Man Eater in Kasan Kadu by Balamurugan K A Book Review

Novels

1 year ago

Book: A Man Eater in Kasan Kadu Author: Balamurugan K A Publication Details: Notion Press, December 22, 2023 ISBN-13: 979-8891869912 PP: 170 Genre: Fiction It was long overdue!…

Batchmates Trust and Betrayal Niladri Sircar Book Review Indian Book Critics Novel

Batchmates Trust and Betrayal by Niladri Sircar, Book Review

Novels

1 year ago

Title: Batchmates Trust and Betrayal Author: NIladri Sircar Genre: Fiction Published: 2024, March 12 Length: 313 Page, Kindle Price: 150 RS, Kindle Edition Link: Buy the novel Certain novels…

Roasting Chetan Bhagat Indian Novelist Book Critics Reviews

Roasting Chetan Bhagat – the literary genius young India should avoid!

Writers

2 years ago

Chetan Bhagat, the indisputable maestro of the Indian literary scene, continues to enchant readers with his unparalleled contributions to the world of literature. In his latest literary endeavours, Bhagat once…