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