REVIEW – ‘2047 The Unifier’ is the story of Karan who met Fiza, a Pakistani girl in London, they fall in love and want to marry each other and for that Karan returns to India to convince his father who was a retired army man but his father kept a condition in front of him that is to Unite India and Pakistan. Sounds unbelievable? Right? But Karan to win his love set on the mission to accomplish this unattainable task. Can India and Pakistan become one? How will Karan accomplish this mission? Read this book to know more.
This one was my second book by Rashmi Ma’am and I just love her writing. The story was new to me and it kept me seated till The end and I finished this book in two sitting. The language used in this book is easy to grasp and the narration is flawless. The cover is catchy and the title is apt as the story is set up in the Year 2047 and Karan plays the role of a Unifier that is someone who unites the world. This book also shows how some people for their self interest can even neglect their own country and their love ones.
The story is intriguing and will surely keep you hooked till the end.
“Things may seem wrong now, but they may not remain so in the future. Hence, there is nothing to harass yourself with. If things seem wrong, you must try to make them right.”
BOOK- Ineligible AUTHOR – Bijaya Kumar Mishra PUBLISHER – Invincible GENRE – Fiction PAGES- 173 REVIEW – ‘Ineligible’ is nothing less than a ’90s Bollywood movie where there is a poor guy who loves a rich girl and to win her the guy has to prove himself.
‘Ineligible’ is the story of Sahil and Varsha who were madly in love and want to marry each other, but the difficulty was that Sahil was an orphan with no income in hand. So when they shared this news with Varsha’s brother Dev he said a flat no and said that if they really want to marry each other then Sahil has to commemorate some impossible conditions. Will Sahil be able to fulfil all the conditions? Will Sahil and Varsha marry each other?
Though the whole story is predictable, the message shared by the author is strong; it’s our hopes and desires that lead us towards the success and if we really want to attain something the whole universe aid us.
The narration is fluid and the language is crisp. All the characters are appropriately evolved and Vaibhav became my favourite because of his cheerful behaviour. The title of the book is apt but I couldn’t find any link between the cover and the plot.
Overall, it is a book with simple language which can be read by those who want to start their reading journey.
REVIEW – How much do we actually know about Janaka, the king of Mithila other than that he was the father of Sita? Well, he has a very significant role in history. Though whenever his name appears the image of a father comes in our mind but not only he was the father of Sita, he is an ideal example of non-attachment to material possessions. He was intensely interested in spiritual discourse and considered from worldly illusions.
The book ‘Janaka and Ashtavakra’ is the story of King Janaka and his quest for spirituality. The book is divided into 4 parts: Mithya, Samsara, Sankalpa and Maya where two stories go side by side, one of King Janaka and other of Ashtavakra.
King Janaka saw a dream in which he found himself begging and this dream left him perturbed. He wanted to know the real meaning of this dream. He asked the sages of his court and his prime minister but none were able to appease him. He even announced a reward for the one who will decipher this dream for him.
On the other hand, 14 years old crippled boy, Ashtavkra who has knowledge more than of his age, started his journey towards Mithila to help king Janaka and also to find whereabouts of his long lost father.
But when the king was in search of verisimilitude, his kingdom was under the threat of war, enemies were ready to attack Mithila and at the time of crises king’s trusted person betrayed him.
And not only this, but the book also shares the story of Sita and her marriage with Lord Ram.
Will Janak be able to save his kingdom?
What was the actual meaning of that dream?
Will he get answers?
Before reading this book I have zero ideas about Ashtvakra Gita, I never knew that such a book even exists but the way the author has narrated the entire story it compelled me to know more about Ashtvakra Gita.
With the conversation and interaction between Janaka and Ashtavakra, the author had given answers to our number of questions. The book talks about wisdom and philosophy but with a new interpretation of the concept of liberation, enlightenment, consciousness and the realities of life.
The book talks about wisdom and philosophy but with a new interpretation of the concept of liberation, enlightenment, consciousness and the realities of life.
The narration is smooth and the language is easy. Though there are a few things which came directly from the author’s imagination(eg. Son of Janaka), that doesn’t make the book unreal even it added more grace to the book.
Overall, I like every bit of this book and give this book a 5 ⭐.
REVIEW – ‘The Curse of Gandhari’ as the name indicates is the retelling of the great epic Mahabharata from the point of view of Gandhari. The book starts with Gandhari being in the forest along with her husband, Kunti and Sanjay and they have only one day left to live. As Gandhari stares death in the face, her memories travel back to the beginning of her story.
Gandhari, the princess of Gandhara was the daughter of the king Subala who fixed her marriage with Dhritrashtra on the proposal bought by Bhishma. Gandhari was not happy with the match as Dhritrashtra was blind and just to show her devotion towards her blind husband she blindfolded herself before embarking her journey to Hastinapur. But even in Hastinapur, her life was not that easy.
Gandhari was blessed twice to have 100 sons. Firstly the boon was given by Lord Shiva in her dreams so no one was sure about it and hence she asked for the same boon from Ved Vyasa.
She underwent a dreadful pregnancy to mother one hundred sons and one daughter where everyone left her alone. She raised her 101 children all alone, trusting no one except her brother Shakuni and her husband. But under the influence of Shakuni, her 100 sons slipped from her hand and choose the wrong side which led to the reason for their death from the hand of their cousins(Pandavas).
And at the end of the war, Gandhari cursed Lord Krishna.
To be honest, before reading this book I always assumed Gandhari as a vulnerable lady who doesn’t have any control over her kids. But this book changed my stance and it shows how powerful a person Gandhari was.
I loved the way how the author has mixed her own imagination and this epic which makes this book more captivating.
The language and the strong vocabulary used by the author worked as the cherry on the top.
There is nothing to not like about this book. The author has given the importance even to the minor details and has mentioned all the important events of Gandhari’s life which are proof of the hard work and in-depth research done by her.
This book is a treat for those who love reading Mahabharata from different perspectives.
Book blurb:- When an unwilling Vaidehi is pulled out of her hideout, she is shocked after suddenly making the acquaintance with her long lost daughter, Rhea. Rhea, the daughter of the fire deity and Vaidehi, is at the full bloom of her powers. While Rhea wants to have her real-life back, she is reluctant to give up on the world she is currently living in. Having witnessed love, friendship, and most importantly, the warmth of a family Rhea is determined to save the humans she loves but it will cost her; her own human life. Will she choose love? Or the supreme power? Rhea is on a journey of life with challenges waiting for her on every step. • My Review and POV:- ‘A gentle Flame’ is a fantasy novel revolving around Rhea, the daughter of the fire deity and Vaidehi. Since she was the daughter of a special power, she would also have some specialities, right? Oh yes, She was lightened up with blue flames when her emotions hyped out. Amazing, isn’t it? She played with dinosaurs, ran at the speed of sound and what not?!?! But, if we have a thing, we have to lose the second one. Although she was powerful, she had to gave up her normal life. Which included hanging out with people and attending school. Can we even imagine our lives like that?!?! Smitha, her care taker was wise enough to get her admission in the college so that she could mix with people an the evil power couldn’t find her. And from here, her love for Ahaan grows. Ahaan was a simple boy, though he was curious to know what special was there about Rhea, he waited for her and let her take her time. My favorite character was Rhea. The protagonist because she remained strong in the worst of times when all the hell broke loose. • The cover and titl were equally apt to the plot and the vocabulary was remarkable. The language was easy to grasp. • I was able to match a song with the book, namely Wildest Dreams By Taylor Swift. Do stream it while you read the book. I promise you would relate and enjoy the book. ▪︎ So here I come to an end of my review. Thank you! *a silent bow*🤭
REVIEW – What if I tell you that a Demon King is reincarnated to protect the Earth and the King of God is willing to obliterate everything just to show his hegemony?
Will you believe me?
No?
But you have to.
Shakyamuni Sanket is back with another Mythology Fiction and this time he wants you all to meet Erebus Shoto, a college student who was going on a date with Citra, his childhood friend when he finds a mask on the sidewalk.
The situation becomes more menacing after the arrival of Thunder God, who is summoned to bring that mask back to Heaven and then Erebus gets to know that he is the reincarnation of a demon called Saturn.
This fast-paced novella is jam-packed with actions and suspense. Although the writing style is same as the author’s last book, I still liked the way the story developed, the moment I have a question in my mind the next moment book gave me the answer.
The book is super small(99 pages only) hence it took me just two hours to finish it and I totally loved it.
The language is easy and crisp. The title is apt but but but I am not happy with the cover, it could have been better, something which gives more idea about the story.
This short fiction can be read by teenagers and those who love this genre!!
REVIEW – As the name suggests, this is the story of a city Pokhran in the District of Jaisalmer and the most famous Nuclear Test ‘Smiling Buddha’ who’s success marked the rise of India as a nuclear power in 1974.
The whole world was talking only about the success of the test and they failed to notice the consequences of the nuclear fallout which had a lasting impact on the inhabitants of Pokhran including Chaitanya.
Chaitanya was born physically impaired as a result of the nuclear fallout and lost his mother at the time of his birth. But with the help of his sister Radhika and father, he became an independent person who has a very IQ. Later, his life took him to Boston where he developed a nuclear computer model. In Boston, he also met Zara, love of his life and gets to know about the Yazidi community.
The language of this book is easy and understandable. The writing style is flawless, though there are some typos which are ignorable. The way the author presents the Smiling Buddha historical moment in the fiction format is commendable.
The title is apt as the story revolves around the city Pokhran, even the cover also gives an idea about the plot.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced historical fiction, and definitely recommend this to all!!
An article on Indian Authors By Yashika • “No one ever accepts criticism so cheerfully. “ • This is the quote of one of the most famous Indian Authors’ , R.K Narayan’s novel. Talking about, why I started the article from RK Narayan’s quote. I have two reasons:-
1)He was the first author I ever read by an Indian Author which led to a strong impression on my mind about Indian Authors. And the first impression is always the last impression.
2) He is a very famous author. • Below I have listed such points where I would like to recommend books by Indian authors:-
1) As I stated above, RK Narayan was the first Indian author I read when I was 11. When I was young, I used to read foreign authors like Carolyn Keene and Jeff Kinney and I oftenly used to wonder how Nancy Drew solved cases such sharply and what stuff Greg Heffley used to do. But then, when I read Ruskin Bond And R.K Narayan, it had some parts in which I felt like I was reading my life experiences like when I was young, I used to lick pickles and played on the terrace and fought with the kites. I found myself. But that was the feeling I never got in any foreign author.
2) Most of the Indian books are moral based and realastic. They are perfect for any age and each one gives you a lesson. They are weaved according to the indian culture and many morals may touch our heart and we may do right things after it.
3) India is the country which reads the most in the whole world. And is the second populous country. The best way to know its diverse culture is to read books by indian authors which can totally change your mentality about India. • But as every coin has two sides, one positive and one negative, there are some authors like Chetan Bhagat and Kochery C Shibu whose books I would not like to recommend because of these points:- I have listed some reasons below why it is not healthy for us to read Indian books:- • 1) There are very few books which give a trigger warning to the readers if there is something adult in the book. Recently, I read this book called Faith And the Beloved By Kochery C Shibu which had an unedited script plus had no trigger warnings. Plus, there were very split rape and sex scenes without which the book would have done a lot better. But still its average rating is 4 stars and its famous all over bookstagram for no reason🤷🏻♀️
2) I read Half Girlfriend by, Chetan Bhagat which was so badly writen that it blew away my mind completely. After reading a certain line in it, I just threw away it in trash. It was ‘ Deti hai toh de varna Kat le’ which means (If you want to give, then give or else get lost). It was said to a girl which strongly led to an impression in my mind about his books. • At the end, I would like to say that we should pick books not by just reading blurb/reviews because many times if an author gives his book for paid promotion, his book will definitely get undeserved audience. I would Suggest you to pick books after researching over the genre and for which age group the books are suitable. • Thank you and I wish you a great day ahead! 🙂 • Ps. Go checkout bookish Santa for books at a cheap rate. Don’t forget to use my code ‘YASHIKA123’ • Bookish Santa website link:- https://www.bookishsanta.com/
“Little events, ordinary things, smashed and reconstituted. Suddenly, they become the bleached bones of a story.” -Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things
“The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy, “The Palace Of Illusions” by Chitra Banarjee, “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie, “Swami and Friends” by RK Narayan, “The Glass Palace” by Amitav Ghosh, and “The Blue Umbrella” by Ruskin Bond are the names of few famous books by Indian authors, names which every avid reader from India has heard of. These books are ones which have shaped our childhood and made us who we are today.
Books set in India give us some sense of familiarity. Reading the protagonist wander the familiar streets, have a life-changing adventure, we relate easily to it. We can imagine those adventure happening to us. These are streets we know of. These are people we have heard of. Discovering the world, each individual goes through a unique experience. However, some events are those which we all undergo. When we read of the protagonist going through something similar, a sense of familiarity and calmness envelopes us.
Much more, we travel all across the country just by reading of them. The vivid descriptions create such images in our mind that it can be felt as if we have been to that place.
Ruskin Bond’s The Blue Umbrella is described so beautifully one cannot help feel they’ve been to the lush hills of Garhwal. The wonderfully expressed novel talks about redemption through Binya’s blue umbrella and Ram Bharosa’s mistake; we all make mistakes. The novel talks about redeeming and forgiving in a way that sets the reader at ease.
There are many such books written set in India which develop the story that reflects the Indian traditions and cultures wonderfully. Books based on a country as colourful as ours make the reader feel thankful to be a part of it.
To conclude, I think books set in India allow readers to venture ahead their homes, see the distinct cultures apart from their owns, paving way to hundreds of ways to think in life. • • Ps. Go checkout bookish Santa for books at a cheap rate. Don’t forget to use my code ‘YASHIKA123’ • Bookish Santa website link:- https://www.bookishsanta.com/
‘We believed our love would grow, Like the mango tree, But alas it was not to be, Life got in the way, We went our separate ways, Oh, how I wish I has stayed!’
BOOK – Under The Mango Tree
PUBLISHER – Bigfoot Publications
GENRE – Fiction
PAGES – 224
REVIEW – It was 1975, life was delightful for Diya Nair, at the age of 18 she was an energetic student and was hopelessly in love with Aditya.
But her parents fixed her marriage against her wishes with Rajagopal who was ten years older than her. Rajagopal was a bizarre personality, a manipulator and a fibber who can’t share Diya’s attention with anyone else. He tried his best to make Diya’s life hell and even his family was orthodox which follows obsolete customs that were foreign to her modern upbringing. And even after all this, Diya adjusted into her new family and even changed some of the regressive practices.
Later on, she was sanctified with two kids, Anamika and Vihaan who becomes her reason to live. But on the other hand, Rajagopal’s behaviour started getting nastier day by day, he not only insult her but also started hitting her which made Diya take some major steps in her life.
Is this the entire story of Diya?
What happened with Aditya?
Did their paths crossed again??
Read this book to know more! What a strong woman Diya is.
It’s never easy to withstand such torment with which she goes through daily, people in such circumstances mostly takes some drastic steps but this was not the case with Diya, she fought with her fate like a tigress.
The title of the book is apt and the cover is eye soothing. The writing style is flawless and the end was unanticipated and it left a calm smile on my face.
The author has elegantly conveyed all the sentiments and incidents, with her words she will share her pain and her happiness with you.
There is so much to learn from Diya and hence don’t miss the opportunity and read this book ASAP.
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