The premise of this book is very interesting because it reads like a book within a book. The author has built the narrative like a kaleidoscope presenting the story and giving glimpses of the actual story hiding behind it. It’s quite a tantalizing experience to read this novel. The story begins with Faye Mathis who […]
Sylvie and Matt are next door neighbors and also married to each other. Sylvie moved in her house before Matt purchased the property next door. She and her daughter- Jess moved into their home after Sylvie’s divorce. Keeping separate houses have their own advantages for Matt as well as Sylvie. But it’s not always practical […]
This is my second book by Natalie Barelli that I read in the span of a year, as I am certainly amazed by her writing style. Like the previous one, this novel also follows a complicated mystery from its female protagonist’s perspective Jodie dreams of being the perfect housewife, as it’s been her only dream […]
A ragtag crew spanning ages seven months to seventy years sets out to save their beloved community centre, all against the backdrop of mysterious disappearances. What makes this novel so delightful is watching these wildly different people collide, support one another, and ultimately unite for the greater good. And yes—it’s sprinkled with that dry, quintessentially […]
Dear One-Season Wonders, Do you miss us as much as we miss you? Do you still dream of the spotlight—the hype, the memes, the binge marathons—like the day Netflix first launched you into our lives? I hope you do. You deserved more than a single season in the sun. So here I am, writing about […]
It’s really a game- for her, for him, for them and even for us, their readers. Rock on Paper getting cut by Scissors in a surreptitious love story where love is not at all what seems. The depth of that love is like the Scottish loch- bottomless, magical and hauntingly scenic. The Scottish loch is […]
If there is one book you are going to pick for your next vacation read then it has to be this. It is just a perfect company for a traveler’s mind as it captures the thrill of going on a trip, the pleasure of exploring new places and the absolute happiness of meeting new people. […]
Charlie King is always Totally Fine. Anything life throws at him or anyone asks him about any topic- his standard answer is going to include those magical words. That’s his mantra to get through any difficult situation- no matter how big or small, no matter no trivial or serious. He tries to keep up by […]
A newly wed woman meets a mysterious stranger during her minimoon. Surprisingly nobody but she has come across this enigmatic woman who is supposed to be a resident in the same hotel as she and husband are planning to spend their short vacation. Almost everybody denies knowing her or refuses her existence. So much so […]
A short, gritty and mystery story taking place during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne can be the apt summarization of this novel by Australia based writer J.P. Pomare. Beyond its limited number of pages, this novel also has limited scope and a restrictive way of presenting the characters. Therefore, it becomes difficult to find a […]
