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When you leave the original storyline on a pause, this is how the saga should unfold towards a satisfying ending. The first book closed on all sorts of cliffhangers, so it’s hard not to imagine how this sequel kicks off with the discovery of mysterious bag of bones. Where the first novel presents the background […]
The book opens with enchanting descriptions of Malibu, particularly its picturesque coastline and rugged terrain, and the unpredictable fire incidents that have been a part of its history. The narrative comes full circle, culminating in a fiery climax. It’s a tale that’s not just significant, but truly epic in every sense. The story unfolds within […]
What started as an academic project has eventually become a collective of shared memories for all those who have witnessed one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Poignant. Thoughtful. Lucid. Emotional. Balanced. Historical. Personal. This nonfiction book has succeeded in evoking all these emotions from a reader and how. Indeed, […]
Technically speaking, Baby Reindeer is not based on a book; instead, it was written as a one-person show by its creator, Richard Gadd, as an autobiographical account. Now, Netflix has successfully adapted it as a limited series based on true events for the silver screen. Still, considering it was a written record of what happened […]
At the heart of this novel lies the history of South Africa. The story of the Swart family, which spread over a significant four-decade period, is intricately woven into the social, political, and cultural changes in their home country, providing a rich context to their narrative. This extensive backdrop is one of the redeeming qualities […]
Alix Summer meets Josie Fair in a gastropub on an otherwise ordinary day by mere coincidence, except that it is the day of their forty-fifth birthday. As their birthday guests can see, there is little commonality between Alix and Josie besides their shared birthdate. Alix is a popular podcaster who conceptualizes, produces, and hosts a […]
I am unashamedly guilty of being in awe of J.K. Rowling. This respectful admiration of being a long-standing fangirl is not only limited to her impressive lineup featuring Potter World but also her ventures into the mystery genre as Rober Galbraith. So, it’s only natural that I have followed the troublesome but triumphant journey of […]
As someone who grew up watching saccharine, sweet romantic stories dished out by Bollywood year after year, and especially someone who grew up with the romantic comedies of the 1990s and early 2000s, the central plotline with many twists ‘and turns surrounding it in the Bridgerton world should not come as a surprise. But then […]
Are you fond of online gaming? Do you take any interest in the world of video gaming? Are you also keen on understanding nuances of human relationships spanning multiple decades? Finally, do you dot on complicated confusing love stories? If you answer affirmatively to one or more of these questions then you have reached the […]
This book falls in the category of gradually increasing their allure with every flipped/ swiped page. On the surface though it seems to be another teenage romance story which is not heading in the expected direction of ‘and they lived happily ever after’ but there is much more nuance to it added skilfully by such […]
