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Book Review: Ferryman by Claire McFall
FerrymanAuthor: Claire McFallPublisher: PIRATESRating: 3.5/5 Paradoxical and riveting, Ferryman is a thrilling story of life and death- till love does ‘them’ apart. Written intelligently using allusion to the ferryman from the Greek and Roman Mythology, this story uses the legend of the ferryman of Hades who carries the souls of the newly deceased across the river Styx. In this story, the twist, however, is because of the love that blossoms between the passenger and the transporter. But they cannot defy the laws of nature, can they? Dylan, the female protagonist, survives a train crash only to realize later that it is her soul that escapes death. When her soul attempts…
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Book Review: A Love So Special by Deepak Srivastava
A Love So SpecialAuthor: Deepak SrivastavaPublisher: Srishti PublishersRating: 4/5 Unlike the usual love stories, ‘A Love So Special’ is special and different. Often some authors touch that corner of your heart which stays in the dormant state for a long time. The author does right that through this book. Genuine, emotional and simple, this story of love between parents and their children is sure to leave you overwhelmed. A Love So Special is Nikhil’s story. His tumultuous past and his constant effort to come to grips with the present reality is something that forms the crux of the plot. Happily married to Neha and enjoying the parenthood, Nikhil’s peace is…
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Book Review: Tangled Love Untangled Emotions by Ankush Kapoor
Tangled Love Untangled EmotionsAuthor: Ankush KapoorPublisher: Rumour BooksRating: 2/5 “Because sometimes even if you know how something’s gonna end that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the ride.”~Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother) Based on the above quote by our dearest Ted Mosby, Tangled Love Untangled Emotions is a rollercoaster ride of love and hope. Just how several protagonists in web series and movies believe that the ‘right one’ for them is waiting in some corner of the world, the character of this book, Akash Vardhan, keeps his hopes high when his heart tells him to be patient in the matters of love. The story pans around Akash’s encounter with…
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Book Review: On a Journey of Life by Kajal Rai & Nivedita Karmaran
On a Journey of LifeAuthor (s): Kajal Rai & Nivedita KarmaranPublisher: Self-publishedRating: 3.5/4 On a Journey of Life has two short stories to cater to the emotional side of the readers. Written with absolute genuity, both the stories speak about courage and choices. With characters that are just like you and me and a setting so alluring that it urges you to be a part of the story, the authors have done a wonderful job with the characters. The first story is about a young girl who struggles to come to grips with the fact that her mother is no more. Inspired by P.S. I Love You (or so I…
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Book Review: Teen Sey Chhey by Bobby Ghatak
Teen Sey ChheyAuthor: Bobby GhatakPublisher: One Point Six Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Rating: 3/5 Every man needs to find a peak, a mountain top or a remote island of his own choosing that he reaches under his own power alone in his own good time.— Alain Gerbault Knowing that the Indian Film Industry holds a dominating position in the world, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that every Indian finds the gossip related to the Film industry interesting. Whether it is the usual chores that the celebrities do or the news/ rumours surrounding their personal life, each and every aspect is brought forth in such a glittery way that one cannot avoid…
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Book Review: 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in This Strange by Elif Shafak
10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in This Strange WorldAuthor: Elif ShafakPublisher: Penguin UKRating: 4.5/5 Elif Shafak is one such author whose simple language pierces the heart so brutally that one cannot avoid but think of the overwhelming setting of the plot and the injustice meted out to her characters. ‘10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in This Strange World’ is Shafak’s 11th novel which addresses the grave issue of sexual violence in Istanbul. Deftly dealing with the aftermath of fighting for freedom and searching for a life devoid of misery and slavery, the author uses a bold narrative to highlight the stereotypes and notions that are perpetuated in the society right…
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Criminal Justice 2: Behind Closed Doors (A Review)
For a suspense story to become a blockbuster, it should comprise certain elements that make it a potboiler. Right from conflict, pacing and atmosphere to red herrings and background music- all these elements play an important role in deciding whether or not the story has the calibre to pass the muster. When Criminal Justice was released in 2019, the hopes were set high with its stirring and dark trailer, impeccable acting skills being demonstrated by Vikrant Massey and others and an exemplary storyline that offered no resolution in sight. Now that the second season of the same show has been released, I cannot deny that the anticipation level was similar.…
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Book Review: Your Love Makes Me Complete by Ratnadip Acharya
Your Love Makes Me CompleteAuthor: Ratnadip AcharyaPublisher: Aksora PublicationsRating: 4.5/5 Sometimes all you need is a second chance because time wasn’t ready for the first one. Love is not tough nor tender; it is volatile. If not given proper attention, it vanishes from plain sight. That’s the thing about love stories; they make you realize that true love does exist and charges your soul with the hope that there is someone, in the far and deeper depths of the world, who would surely sweep you off your feet (maybe, not literally)! ‘Your Love Makes Me Complete’ is one such heartfelt tale of love and longing that surely lingers long after…
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Book Review: Transform to Empower by Niraja Bandi & Arghya Chakraborty
Empower to TransformAuthors: Niraja Bandi & Arghya ChakrabortyPublisher: Self-publishedRating: 3/5 The idea that women can never be treated as equals or that they cannot match the intelligence and strength of menfolk has been perpetuated in our society right from the stage of inception. While decades back women had no voice, now, things are better than being completely bleak, for the women know what they deserve and are vocal enough to voice out their opinions. But does ‘being bold and straightforward’ alone serve the purpose? No. Since the belief resides in the minds of the men, it is equally important for the men to realize that women are their counterparts and…
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Book Review: Your Life Your Way by Milind Sahasrabudhe
Your Life Your WayAuthor: Milind SahasrabudhePublisher: Notion PressRating: 2/5 Your Life Your Way is a self-help book that uses the principles of Business Management to help individuals understand their ambitions and transform their passion into a well-paying profession. Divided into two parts, the author deftly divides the information under two headings- identifying your passion and the secret principles that can help you get paid using your skills to the fullest. Citing examples of some of the very prominent people like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, the author makes an attempt to highlight the importance of ‘doing what you love’. At one point of time, the content does get repetitive but…