Book Review | I Shall Always Love You | Shilpa Jain

They say you don’t judge a book by its cover. I say don’t judge a book by its title either. Shiv Sanyal is a well-known sculptor and artist who depicts modernism.Because he was the son of a business tycoon, most of his art works were appreciated by major corporations.This story of reincarnation also follows the lives of Arjun, Saloni, Nysa and Tony.

Shiv caught a glimpse of a woman at his birthday party and desperately wanted to connect with her.He was so lost and in love with a woman that he created a master piece of scripture depicting her.

The story took a turn when Shiv’s master piece was criticized and termed as ‘not original’ as the same sculpture was also available in one of the temples of Khjuraho. This is the twist in the story. The author revels in the suspense layer by layer.Overall, it was a light and good read.

I give 2.5/5 starts to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from VInfluencers.

Book: I Shall Always Love You

Author: Shilpa Jain

Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors

Book Review | The Diary On The Fifth Floor| Raisha Lalwani

Raisha Lalwani’s ‘The Dairy on the fifth floor’ is the story of a girl named Savannah Khanna. She is a very sensitive person and usually she copes with her intense emotions by writing dairy entries. Her diary and her confrontation with the city's renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Rama Berry, are included in the book.

Few of the dairy entries are very expressive. Many aspects of our lives are covered very well in the book, and one can easily relate to them. The book is about a very important subject: mental health.

The engaging and flawless narration and heart-touching poems really make this book a good read. The climax of the book is quite unexpected but tells you why this book is named, ‘The diary on the fifth floor.’ Overall, the book is light and a good read.

I give 3/5 starts to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from VInfluencers.


Book: The Diary on the Fifth Floor

Author: Raisha Lalwani

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Book Review | An Offbeat Yellow Back| Aditi Bakshi

Blurb

An Offbeat Yelloback is a collection of stories and anecdotes for readers with a short attention span and a lack of time. A book for millennials who work for a pittance, are broke by the end of the month, and spend it recklessly on weekends.It's for chronically depressed people and anxious insomniacs who live in denial because therapy costs more than a drink.

It’s also for the abused and for their lost childhoods. It’s for those who have a bitter-sweet relationship with traffic and rain, who archive their lives on social media and wish for one last day of love.

 

It's a story about cab rides and first love.But mostly, it’s for you because you’re destined to be reading this at this moment, right now. 

Review

If you are a reader and need a break from reading genres, then here is a book 'without a genre’ for you. An Offbeat Yellow Back by Aditi Bakshi is a book that you will love to read; light and real. It is a book with a beautiful cover with an eye-catching title.

Various chapters in this fiction can be easily related to our daily lives. While reading this book, sometimes I felt like I was talking or listening to a friend’s story. This book, on the other hand, is an absolute delight for me.

I give 3.5/5 starts to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from the author.

Book: An Offbeat Yellow Back

Author: Aditi Bakshi

Publisher: Notion Press

Book Review | The Code of Manavas | Arpit Bakshi

Perfection almost always brings along isolation was what Krishna had learned early in his youth, from days when his newly discovered genius brought him some rapid recognition.

I like the thought; it is so practical and apt nowadays.

The code of Manavas is the first book of the Maha Vishnu Trilogy. This science fiction is set in past AD 2050 when Kali-Yuga has transformed into Swarnim- Yuga and the earth, which is named as boomi (in the book) is inherited by new heirs called, ‘Manavas’ who are divided in two territory Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. This science fiction also revolves around Krishna, who is the chief scientist and protagonist in the story. He has the responsibility to save the new race by escaping to a new planet. 

The book is the right blend of science, mythology and creative fiction. The narration of the story is good as the language is simple and understandable. But again, too many characters in the book make it a little slow, as, at times, it is hard to remember all the names. Overall, I can say it was a good read for me and I hope you will also enjoy reading this book if you are a science fiction lover. 

I give 3.5/5 starts to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from VInfluencers.

Book: The Code of Manavas

Author: Arpit Bakshi

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Book Review | Once Upon An IAS Exam | K.Vijayakarthikeyan

An IAS officer wrote a book called Once Upon an IAS Exam.As a result, I believe this could be a useful book for those aspiring to take India's most difficult examination.of the book is simple yet appealing and a good read for budding readers.

The book is the journey of twenty-five-years-old Vishy, who aspires to be an IAS officer. From failing the IAS exam on his first attempt to passing it on his second, his story of struggle, frustration, friendship, and love is well worth reading.

The plot of the book may appear straightforward, and as you read, you will realize that passing the IAS exam is not easy, but with determination and persistence, it is possible.The book was written by the Commissioner of Coimbatore.

The fiction also revolves round Rithika- Vishy's school buddy and love interest, as well as his two friends Vinod and Ashok. Another character in the book that piqued my interest was 'Babu,' who, despite the fact that the author depicted the character in very few lines, is an example of those who emerge strong after the crushing disappointment of failing India's exams.

I give 3.5/5 starts to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from VInfluencers


Book: Once Upon An IAS Exam

Author: K.Vijayakarthikeyan

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Book Review | The Heaviest Brick| Avinash Dubey

In the middle of chapter 31, I was a cynic about how the author would justify the plot and the title of the book, but I was wrong by the time I reached chapter 40.

Protagonist Abhimanyu Kaul was among those army officers who never praised his bravery. The book tells the story of his rise to the rank of Major in the Indian Army.While on his way to his destination, he met the love of his life - Alisha, and, like most love stories, they were separated first and then met again. So..

How did they meet and why were they separated?What happened when they met and how did Abhimanyu do justice to his duty as well as the love of his life? To find all of the factual answers to these questions, you must read the book, and believe me, you will not be disappointed.

You can’t guess the climax till you read the epilogue (that doesn’t mean you go straight and read the epilogue:D).

The writer has really flawlessly narrated the story. This simple yet captivating fiction is a must-read because it keeps you engrossed. The Heaviest Brick is a light read and you will enjoy the suspense before the author finally reveals it.

I give 4/5 stars to this book.

I have received review copy of this book from Write India.

Book: The Heaviest Brick

Author:  Avinsah Dubey

Publisher: Write India

My Ten Favorite Quotes From Anne Frank Diary

I knew her when I was a child. But I really don’t remember at which age, or in which class I was in, when I first got to know my favorite ‘chatterbox’. I recall having a few pages of Anne Frank's diary as our English lesson, which told about her teacher, Mr. Keesing, who was upset with her because she talked too much in class and thus gave her extra homework by writing an essay on the topic "A Chatterbox."

Before meeting Anne, I wasn't much of a writer; in fact, I'd never tried to put my thoughts and emotions on paper.It happened only after a line from her diary got stuck in my head, and as a result, I began writing down my feelings and beliefs.The line was,"Paper has more patience than people".

I am still awestruck by this line. I am surprised how one can be so sensible and full of thought-provoking emotions at this age.

Here, I am putting down all those amazing thoughts from her diary, a book that always makes me feel blissful after reading them.

Let’s start with my favorite one.

Book Review | The 10 Minutes to Turn Your Life | Saurav Somani

The Ten Minutes to Turn Your Life By Saurav Somani is a self-help book. Saurav Somani is a columnist for the Assam Tribune, an English daily.He also authored a book called ‘Laughing With Life- Your Delicious Soup Of Success. He has also written many short stories and articles for the CA Club and the Tax-Guru.

Review 

We all want to perform and stay productive in our lives, but most of us have no idea what we need to change or what to add to our lives to be so. This book talks about daily life struggles that we all. Ten Minutes to Change Your Life provides appropriate solutions/answers to those struggles.

If you are tangled in your life and want to help yourself, then this self-help book is for you.

The strategies presented in the book are really awesome. The author has done extensive research and developed super 10 minute formulas for health, relationships, work life, and emotions that work like magic.

The book will undoubtedly be of assistance if you live an unorganized life and want to make organized changes, but only if you follow it.

The book is easy and simple to read. 

I give 3.5/5 to this book. 

I received this book from Write India.

Book: The 10 Minutes to Turn Your Life

Author: Saurav Somani

Publisher: Write India