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Stargirl Teaches You to Be Yourself- A Review
The lockdown has been exciting so far because of the streaming networks like Hotstar, Prime and Netflix. Now that Hotstar has been taken over by Disney +, my joy knows no bounds. I am quite literally living the life of Riley! Recently I watched Stargirl by Disney+ and I was left amazed. It is an adaptation of a book by the same name written by Jerry Spinelli. Stargirl is about a girl who likes to do things that others find awkward. She loves dancing in the rain, shouting out to the universe so that she can be heard, petting a rat, walking alone to her home and singing without any…
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Book Review: Unfulfilled Desires by Rachi
Unfulfilled DesiresAuthor: RachiPublisher: Half Baked BeansRating: 2.5/5 It is said that if it does not involve walking on fire, it is not love. Love tests your endurance, it tests your loyalty and it also tests your willingness to give up your most prized possession. When you truly love someone, it might be difficult expressing it in words. But your actions compensate for those unsaid words, for you do not even think twice before putting everything at stake for the one your love. Unfulfilled Desires explores the pathos associated with love and its aftereffects. It is a poignant tale of affection, sacrifice and loss. Caught in a whirlpool of turbulent emotions,…
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Book Review: Done With Love by Shuchi Singh
Done With LoveAuthor: Shuchi SinghPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 3/5 One of the most vexing concepts that surround us is that of love. Knowing fairly well that love is intangible and abstract, we still battle with our instincts to redefine love in the ways we find comfortable. Done With Love is a total Bollywood-style romantic comedy that explores the pathos and elation that comes with the feeling of love. It is funny, genuine and exhibits plenty of raw emotions. Kairavi, as the protagonist is called, is a girl who believes that she and her boyfriend, Vivian, are meant to be together. Even though Vivian has some apprehensions about moving in together, or…
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Book Review: Lights! Scalpel! Romance! by Jas Kohli
Lights! Scalpel! Romance!Author: Jas KohliPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 3/5 Love is known to cure everything. Well, ‘Lights! Scalpel! Romance! takes this proverb literally. Not quite a mushy love tale, the austere setting and the inappropriate circumstances that bring the protagonists together add spice to the drama stored within these 260 pages. Jas Kohli, yet again, brings forth a story from the corridors of a hospital (after Anything to Look Hot) and entices the readers with anecdotes from the life of doctors. ‘Lights! Scalpel! Romance!’ revolves around a sardonic Nipun and unequivocal Nishtha. While the former keeps his nose to the grindstone for finding love, the latter is more tenacious and goal-oriented.…
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Book Review: Twice Upon a Time by Payal Kapadia
Twice Upon a TimeAuthor: Payal KapadiaGenre: Children’s bookPublishers: Penguin Publishers Who doesn’t love Princess’ stories? The idea of getting everything done at one’s beck and call and living a luxurious life hypnotizes every young girl. But we have mostly seen this concept arise in movies. ‘Twice Upon a Time’ is one such chick flick novella that traces interesting lives of Nyla and Keya. Much like ‘The Princess Switch’ and ‘Monte Carlo’, this book also describes a bizarre encounter between the twins and explores the plethora of problems that follow. Area A: Text The best part about this story is the witty narrative that is quick to grasp. The satire is…
