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Book Review: Diversion of Death by Thalorh Balram
Diversion of DeathAuthor: Thalorh BalramPublisher: Leadstart PublishersRating: 2/5 It is said that pain eases with time but the wounds do not disappear. The scars still tell a story. ‘Diversion of Death’ is a love story that is not only clichéd but also predictable. Revolving around Arjun, a resolute young boy who hails from a middle-class background, and Aananya, whose mind is befuddled with the concept of class distinction, this story is about how their paths cross in the journey called life! Believing in the saying that fortune favours the bold, Arjun decides to burn the midnight oil and ace the test given by life. He works his way up the…
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Book Review: Loggie by Sapna Kappal
LoggieAuthor: Sapna KappalGenre: Children’s bookPublisher: Leadstart Publishers Plot SummaryOne of the most common problems of adolescence is fitting into society and dealing with bodily and environmental changes. This is not only limited to humans but also animals. ‘Loggie’ is a story of a young turtle for whom adjustment to the new life after a mishap becomes the bane of her life. The story, though short, has many life lessons that will help deal with loss and also encourage the children to value their family and friends. Area A: TextUsing rhyming quatrains as a medium of communication along with structured sentences, the author presents the conflict of the plot neatly and…
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Book Review: Decoding Life Post 8/11 by Indranil Roy
Decoding Life Post 8/11Author: Indranil RoyPublisher: Leadstart PublishingRating: 3.5/5 Einstein said- If your head tells you one thing and your heart tells you another before you do anything, decide whether you have a better head or a better heart. ‘Decoding Life Post 8/11’ is a novella that takes you through the dilemma of deciding what is right in the life and what is wrong. Amidst the chaotic wave that hit the country on that fateful night, many lives were hugely impacted by demonetization. This novella traces Arjun’s life and builds on the fact that bonds of friendship are stronger than blood relations. When Arjun and Meher decide to elope in…
