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The Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith aka JK Rowling : A brilliant mystery in a classic vein


I am a fan of detective novels and I like J.K. Rowling, so when I found out that this “Robert Galbraith” was a pseudonym of Rowling, I thought that it was the perfect combination of elements that I have to … Continue reading

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One & a Half Wife by Meghna Pant


“Women supportsmen + Men supportsMen = No one supports Women” One and Half Wife by Meghnapant is a novel about emotional, heart wrenching , pitiful story of a Girl Next door ‘ Amara’ and the pain that she goes through … Continue reading

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Asura: Tale of The Vanquished by Anand Neelakantan, The Story of Ravana and His people


Clap! Clap! Clap! A big round of ovation for Author for his writing and research work. Each miniscule detail is crafted with utmost dedication. Asura is the tale of Ravana, his life journey, Asura People and the Ramayana War from … Continue reading

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: Mawkish at best, Exploitative at worst


The Fault in Our Stars is a book about a young 16 year old girl Hazel GraceLancaster who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and attends a cancer support group.In the support group, Hazel meets a young boy named Augustus … Continue reading

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The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai


The Inheritance of Loss is a novel by Indian author Kiran Desai. Published in 2006, it has won the Man Booker Prize for that year and the National Book Critics Circle Fiction Award in 2007. Set in the Himalayan mountain … Continue reading

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The Marriage Plot, by Jeffery Eugenides


I guess, I had high expectations for this book because 1) It is written by Jeffrey Eugenides; 2) It deals with the idea that a happy ending means someone gets married; and 3) it was a very readable length for … Continue reading

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The Husband’s Secret, by Liane Moriarty: Intricate, clever, sad, funny, witty, poignant and intense all in one!


I read this book out of curiosity for its title, publicity and listing on Kindle (It was listed as one of the bestseller books on Kindle) and I’m happy I did. This is an easy three star read. A well-crafted … Continue reading

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Karns’s Wife: A Remorseful tale of an unacknowledged hero of Mahabharata, by Kavita Kane


Iterating the greatest classic Mahabharata from Urvi (Karna’s wife) Perspective, this book explores multiple facades of Karna ! A King, a husband, a lover, a friend, a son, a father, a brother, an enemy! Karna was enigmatic, brilliant, an epitome … Continue reading

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Mrs. Funnybones: Hilarious, Fabulous and Witty, by Twinkle Khanna


Mrs. Funnybones is basically a good satirical laugh and fun read, about Twinkle’s life as former actress turned entrepreneur, wife of a megastar, daughter of an icon, and a mother to her two naughty and adorable kids. The book is … Continue reading

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Gone Girl: Masterful psychological thriller, by Gillian Flynn


Gone Girl is an example of mystery, suspense and much more than just a crime novel, it’s a tale full of turn, twist, thrill and uncertainty. Twist after twist after twist. It’s a page-turner layered with vividly crafted the smartest, … Continue reading

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