“My parents had taught me that confidence is not a permanent state of being, a piece of wisdom I still believe. It’s something you can work to develop and something you have to work to maintain.” I simply love these lines from the book. I … (Continue Reading)
Yasuko’s calm life is thrown into chaos when one evening, her abominable ex-husband appears at her doorstep. A divorcee and single mother working at a bento shop, you can never suspect her of a crime as serious as murder. If you are familiar with Higashino’s … (Continue Reading)
We love anti-heroes. Sherlock Holmes from the BBC show, Snape from Harry Potter, Walter White from Breaking Bad, the list of enduring anti-heroes goes on and on. But Anand Neelakantan, the author of ‘Asura’, throws light on another anti-hero, one who has remained right under … (Continue Reading)
Everyone is a fan of the web-slinging, crime-fighting superhero with his funny lines. He started off in the Comic books and now has been in the movies, a few games, and has come to novels as well! Marvel’s Spider-Man: Hostile Takeover is a book that … (Continue Reading)
Is there a god? Is there any “higher power”? That’s a question that has kept many wise men conflicted throughout history. Philosophers and monks, kings and politicians, and scholars and common people will have an answer to it (not necessarily confident). Many try to stay … (Continue Reading)
Ironically, the first time I read The Book Thief, I stole the book to read it. I was instantly drawn to the title as it sat high and mighty in the teachers-only section of my school’s library. I lurked near the shelf until I was … (Continue Reading)
Humans – an exciting species! We are unique animals. We have a sixth sense by which we are able to think. Our history is special (or that’s how we think). But wait, whose version of Human history am I talking about? All of us might’ve … (Continue Reading)
Very few books are as steeped in mystery as Bram Stoker‘s iconic vampire novel. Even after a century since its first publication, Dracula continues to inspire endless urban legends, films, and artistic expressions. Nevertheless, it also continues to fuel extensive research because of its writing style, themes, … (Continue Reading)
I am a strong believer in reading the book before watching the movie or TV show, and the same applied to “The Handmaid’s Tale”. You might have heard of the successful, albeit disturbing, show on Amazon Prime by the same name, but here are my … (Continue Reading)
Reminiscent of bittersweet nostalgia, The Snow Child (by Eowyn Ivey) is the perfect example of balance. It is a story of grief but more bliss, a narrative of suppressed frustration and unmatched tranquillity. It talks about void but more about fulfillment. And it is magical … (Continue Reading)