Wayward by Dethan – Review
It is quite evident, after reading a few novels I can affirm, that modern novels, or contemporary fiction in better words, often excel in creating eerie and thought-provoking settings, themes,…
The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai: Book Review
The Inheritance of Loss is a critically appreciated novel penned by Kiran Desai that weaves an intricate tapestry of interwoven lives set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.…
2 States the story of my marriage by Chetan Bhagat – Book Review
After the first publication by Bhagat, this was the novel that prepared the base for his instant launch in the world of Indian English fiction. Two States is primarily a…
The Runaway Kid by Jayanta Ray – Book Review
Imagine Bihar of the 70s! Famous for its poverty and amicable people, Bihar has been notorious for the criminals of the first rank. It has seen it all. A recent…
Melodies of Society by Arav Rajesh – Book Review
A poem is an important medium to express one’s expressions about anything one (the poet) deems appropriate. On that list, poems about society are very important – they often extend…
The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healer’s Diary By Dr Haseena Chokkiyil – Book Review
Women are prone to many kinds of violations in any society. And it is no exaggeration to say so! Though humanity has evolved and we have moved on leaving the…
Sarojini Naidu, Selected Poetry and Prose – Book Review (edited by Makrand Paranjape)
One of the finest English poets India produced, Sarojini Naidu, wrote many poems before independence and continued her literary ventures after India became free from the unholy clutches of the…
Starry Nights by Shobha De – Book Review
That Bollywood has its comfort club, is no secret anymore. A few stars and their star kids are safe in that. Others coming from humble backgrounds with no god-father have…
Fire on the Mountain by Anita Desai – Book Review
Anita Desai requires no introduction! Her fame precedes her. There are many novels by her that made to many lists, short and long, in the world of English literature. Today,…
Two Minutes to an Eclipse and other moments by Anshu Choudhry – Book Review
I will put short stories second on the list of preferred choices when it comes to reading books. Poetry is first, and novels at third place. Short stories, because of…
Three Men in Southeast Asia by Ashok Masillamani – Review
Three Men in Sea is a travel memoir by Ashok Yeshurun Masillamani. It may only be a simple introduction to the book by Ashok that does extend beyond the periphery…
A Landless Alien: Where heart lay by Ramu Upadhaya – Review
A Landless Alien: where heart lay is a novel by Ramu Upadhaya that exhibits very elusive ideas vested in a democracy and the unmaking of it. The novelist has used…