I had read about this story somewhere earlier and had kept a tab in my mind to read it later. Needless to say, the tab was lost and I forgot. Until yesterday – when I was reading a newspaper article about how this story had predicted future (our present) environmental crisis 70 years ago. So, I decided to give it […]
Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai
It started a bit slowly for me but after starting the second chapter I was fully engrossed and sat for long stretches to enjoy this beautiful piece of literature. I loved the apt description of flora and fauna of India, loved the way author weaves the tale of a broken family kept upright with pretences and how she rightly sums […]
Book Review – The Nutmeg’s Curse
3 / 5 stars. Amitav Ghosh does not need an introduction. His fiction and non-fiction works are equally engaging. I have read most of his books and I was equally excited to have picked this one up. But, I found it a bit disappointing. Here’s why. The first few chapters are of repetitive content as if the author wants to […]
Book Review: The Toymakers
The Toymakers Rating: 5/5 I love reading magical realism and historical fiction and this book hit just the right chords, with its right combination of magic, history, and family intrigue, all revolving around the central theme of toys and toymaking. I loved Cathy’s character – since young age, she knew her opinions and she stood up for them. It was […]
Book Review: Tiya: A Parrot’s Journey Home
Tiya: A Parrot’s Journey Home by Samarpan Rating: 2/5 Finally, a book which I am not giving a 5-star, but it isn’t a good thing. A low rating book feels like money and time wasted, in this case at least partially. It’s not a bad book. In fact, there are many fragments to learn something from. It starts nicely enough, […]
Book Review: Hard Times
Hard Times by Charles Dickens Rating: 5/5 It seems that the books I have been reading lately are all excellent to my taste, considering all have earned a 5-star rating from me. It feels amazing to read the right kind of books. They make you miss them, once they are finished. <3 I have read David Copperfield last year and […]