Narasimha

Narasimha
The Mahaavatar Trilogy

Author : Kevin Missal
Publisher : Harper Collins India
Pages : 350
Price : 250/- INR
Format : Paper Back
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Narasimha, once a brave soldier, has left the war and lies low as a physician in a village. But a familiar face from his past seeks his help to stop the tyranny of the blind usurper Andhaka. If Narasimha refuses, the world might just end. What will he do? And why did he leave the war in the first place? Prahlad, the interim king of Kashyapuri, is torn between the ideals of his unrighteous father and his love for Lord Vishnu. Whom will he choose? Hiranyakashyap, the ruler of the Asura Empire, wants to avenge the death of his wife. To do that, he must go through the Trials and get the ultimate weapon - the Brahmastra. But the Trials have sent so many others to their death. Can Hiranyakashyap survive? Welcome to the reimagining of the fourth Avatar of Lord Vishnu by bestselling author Kevin Missal.
Review :
Narasimha is a mythical fiction book. The legends of the past have been recreated. The way author has portrayed them into the simple human being with intellectual mind is just magical. Every word used by Author Kevin Missal is relevant in delivering the story which flows quickly and yet engages the reader. The story has not deviated at any point of time from the actual mythology.The character of Prahlad , Hrinyakashyap, Prahlada brother Anuhrad and Andhaka is beautifully portrayed. Language is simple and easy to understand. Title and cover of the book compell you to pick it up. Narasimha is a wonderfull book with a great plot and a fair share of twists and turns. It's a must read for anyone interested in Indian mythology. Eagerly waiting for the next part. A must read.

The Break - Up Clinic

The Break-Up Clinic

Author : Dr. Govind Sharma
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 104
Price : 145/- INR
Format : Paperback
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Is the break-up killing you? 

The scariest three words for a person in love are: It is over. 

The rejection from a loved one can be the most painful experience in life. 

Ajay, Karan and Nisha seek to end their lives as they are driven to despair by failed love relationships. After the near-fatal suicide attempts, the survivors are in the care of the Freudian Psychoanalyst Doctor Dev who works in a Break-up Clinic to accomplish his mission of providing succor to emotionally wounded persons. 

Will Doctor Dev be able to help Ajay, Karan and Nisha to come out of the emotional quagmire and move on? 

The Break-Up Clinic makes an attempt to answer the question: Why do some people suffer so much in love?

Review :
People who are looking for a light read with easy language can definitely give it a try. The simple language and awesome narration makes this book a great read.
Author Dr.Govind Sharma has done a tremendous job here, writing about such a sensitive topic that too in a story form is simply awesome. Break up clinic is a story of three people Ajay , Karan and Nisha, break up leaves them reeling with pain (The pain from break up is some of the worst pain your heart will ever feel) and Dr.Dev help them overcome their pain with psycho-dynamic and behavioral psychotherapy and move on with their life. I think the book is focusing the millennials more than other generation. The book brings important subject with a fresh and young perception. The cover and the title of the book is apt to the story. Definitely a must read. Highly recommend.

The Belated Bachelor Party

The Belated Bachelor Party

Author : Ravinder Singh
Publisher : Harper Collins India
Pages : 277
Price : 199 /- INR
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Format : Paperback
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
It's been twelve years since Happy, MP, Raamji and Ravin graduated. Well into their married lives, they realize that none of them had a bachelor party before their weddings. But it's never too late to set things right. They go about planning their belated bachelor party - a Euro trip which, well, ends up becoming the trip of their lifetime. Picture this: It's the middle of the night. The four friends wait to be strip-searched by the border police. They are stuck in the no-man's land between Croatia and Slovenia, without valid visas, but with banned party drugs and a rifle cartridge ... Welcome to one hell of a reunion! Bestselling author Ravinder Singh returns with his friends in a hilarious, moving story of friendship and adventure.
Review :
This book was how I expected when I read the blurb

The author Ravinder Singh did a fantastic job writing this novel, I was gripped from the beginning to the end. Author has a way of bringing the characters alive on the page and making you feel like you are there in the experience with each turn of the page. The cover could not have been any better and it gives an insight to the title and an idea about the plotline The book is Wonderful and gripping from the page one. A well narrated book. The book is a roller coaster ride all the way. The language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Highly recommend.

Give Your Heart A Break

Give Your Heart A Break

Author : Anuj Tiwari
Publisher : Rupa Publication
Pages : 200
Price : 195/- INR
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Format : Paper Back
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
When is it enough, really enough?
In love, never! In abuse, forever.
Written flawlessly with tenderness and fury, heartbreak and acceptance, Give Your Heart a Break is the story of Addya, a flamboyant, confident woman, leading a carefree life. That is, until the day she gets married, and her life suddenly takes a turn for the worse. Caught in a steadily deteriorating relationship, Addya is stretched to her limits as she tries to cope. Through it all, she has her brother Agastya standing by her side like a rock, vowing to avenge his sister.
Will Addya be able to survive unscathed? Will Agastya succeed in seeking justice? Or will he succumb to the wounds of his past? Can the love of his life, Tarjani, provide him succour? Inspired by a true story, this is an incredible tale of abuse and vulnerability, of the exhilaration of romance, of an unshakeable sibling bond that is at once unique and universal. Above all, this is Anuj Tiwari’s unsparing account of love and loss, capturing the grit and courage of a woman trapped in a loveless relationship.
Review :
This book deals with heavy subject matter and it does so with heart.
A very well written with great characters definitely held my attention. An emotional roller coaster, more than I normally read.
If love with all it's complexities and family are your thing, you must read this. The book revolve around Aadya , Agastya and Arjun. A great sibling story  and their bond is stronger than covalent Bond. Aadya who is going through a abusive relationship, files for divorce but the things are not that easy and she starts getting threat calls. Aadya seeks solace with Agastya and Arjun. Will Agastya and Arjun succeed in helping her ? The writer Anuj Tiwari portrayed the character of the Aadya excellently well. The book is a quick read. The title and the cover page of the book is apt to the story and compel you to pick it up.The language of the book is simple. Overall, a good read. Highly recommend.

Those Forgotten People

Those Forgotten People

Author : Aniruddha Roy Choudhury
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 514
Price : 600/- INR
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Rating : 5/5 Stars

Blurb :

Year 2013! He was educated and was a believer in everything that had a scientifically proven explanation. Sudhir, after constant failures on his part which led to an unwanted divorce, was thrust by a strange twist of faith on an isolated island. He gained unfathomable power, which had no scientific explanation.

He was not a politician, and yet, he was forced to pit his mind against a globally powerful nation, and that nation was guided by a man whose magical powers far exceeded that of his own.

His school curriculum never taught him to fight with a sword, nor travel time.

Yet, here he was, travelling back in time to unravel a mystery that harassed a royal family.

Here he was again, somehow managing to ward off ruthless, bloodthirsty, sword-wielding pirates with his own clumsily held sword!

To protect himself from dying? Obviously, yes!

But, also to protect the fabulous wealth of gold, silver, rubies, diamonds and so much more that were lost in the seven ships around the year 1782.

Review :

Sometime when people keep recommending a book you should listen and read the book. Those Forgotten People is such a book. This was my bedtime book for a while. The plot is mesmerizing and the story telling of the central character Sudhir is unparallel. I don't want to reveal much. The author Aniruddha Roy Choudhury jumps from time period to time period, character to character in a flawless manner. The imagery is astounding. Book was a easy read and yet gave me room to pause as I stopped to think. The cover page and title of the book is apt to the story. Thoroughly enjoyed the journey this book takes you on. A must read book. Highly recommend.

Where Will Man Take Us?

Where Will Man Take Us ?
The Bold Story Of The Man Technology Is Creating

Author : Atul Jalan
Publisher : Portfolio by Penguin Random    House
Pages : 318
Price : 399/- INR
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Format : Paperback
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :

The first person who will live to be 150 years old has already been born.
The screen that we peer into will soon be within us.
We could soon be taking happiness pills before breakfast.
The perfect partner might need to be charged before bed.

This is a new world we are walking into. And the man who began this journey won't be the man who ends this journey. Where Will Man Take Us? explores the changes technology is bringing about in us-as a society and as a species. What will the next generation turn into, what will it be like, how will the new Adam and Eve live and love?
In this book, Atul Jalan tackles nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and genetics, seamlessly weaving the future of technology with the changing dynamics of human love, morality and ethics.

Review :

I can't say enough good things about this book.

Technology is pervasive in our daily life. My mobile phone wake me up and I use it throughout the rest of my day. From bathing to cooking to everything technology plays a vital role in human life. Everything is just a click away. This book changed has changed my entire outlook with regards to Artificial Intelligence and has revealed to me many possible outcomes with regards to the on going advancement of artificial intelligence. The book is divided into five sections. Section 1 . The Drivers of change 2. The new society 3. The magic of math 4. The end of mystery 5. The new man. The language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover page and title of the book is apt to the content of the book. I Highly recommend this book. A must read one. 

Life In The Sunshine

Life In The Sunshine

Autobiography of an Unknown Cricketer.

Author : T. Sathish
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 211
Price : 221/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :

"Sat, Sam, and Trib (a.k.a Triple sundae gang) are teenagers and they love cricket. They spend most of their time watching and playing the sport they love. They dream of making their living in the sport.

When they are not playing the game, they put on their thinking cap and come up with alternate versions of important matches or provide parodic answers to questions that have plagued cricket fans over the years.

However, fate intervenes in their idyllic life. On 18th April 1986, Javed Miandad hits Chetan Sharma for a six in Sharjah and leaves their cricket viewing life in tatters. The after-effects of this fateful event, continue to haunt them for many years.

Their problems don't end there.

Sat fails to graduate from school level cricket to state-level cricket. He is heartbroken by the loss of his dreams and faces a mini identity crisis.

How do the boys solve their problems?

Will the boys ever recover from that Javed Miandad incident?

Will Sat get his mojo back?

Come, join the heartwarming ride and find out the answers, as Sat takes you through his nostalgic memories of the sport and narrates his coming of age story, which is deeply influenced by the sport!"
Review :

A swift entertaining and informative reminder of the Wonder of the 80's and 90's cricket for fans of the game. This book is a work of passion above anything else. The book is a absorbing read for anyone who follows cricket. The story revolves around three friends Sam, Tribe and Sat. Who lives in the same society. All they want to do is play the game for India. Author T.Sathish weaves the narrative around 80's and 90's cricket beautifully and link them with the lives of three central characters convincingly and beautifully. The language of the book is simple and easy to read. Title and cover page of the book is apt to the story. I have enjoyed this book very much. Book is very original. A must read book. Highly recommend.