Nikhil Singh Shaurya’s debut novella, A Girl, A Stolen Camera and A Borrowed Bike tells the story of Sonali who, upon stumbling across some photos captured by an unknown man, realizes that traveling is her true calling. She jumps at the chance to leave her mundane life behind, and dons the skin of a wanderer,Continue reading “Book Review — A Girl, A Stolen Camera and A Borrowed Bike by Nikhil Singh Shaurya”
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Book Review — The House That Spoke by Zuni Chopra
The House That Spoke is a story of how darkness makes its way into Kashmir, in the form of a demon that haunts Zoon’s house as well as the growing socio-political tension in society courtesy of militants. At 14 years of age, Zoon is a very spirited young girl, unaware of the power her lineage has.Continue reading “Book Review — The House That Spoke by Zuni Chopra”
Book Review — Domina by L.S. Hilton
Thank you Bloomsbury India for sending me a copy of this book for review. Having gotten away with a host of crimes in Maestra, Judith Rashleigh is living the high life of an artist. But good things do come to an end, and she becomes a victim of zersetzung, a German psychological technique of messingContinue reading “Book Review — Domina by L.S. Hilton”
Book Review — Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov
Gooseberries is a collection of three short stories written by Anton Chekhov. The Kiss features a troop of soldiers who are invited to dine with a certain General Rabbeck and follows their celebratory night at the General’s abode. In the tale The Two Volodyas, Sophia Lvovna’s dilemma, concerning life and the two Volodyas, are explored.Continue reading “Book Review — Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov”
Book Review — Equilibrium by Paras Joshi
Equilibrium tells the story of 17 year old Arya, who is forced to fend for himself in a world that has turned a blind eye to the less fortunate. Living in the Northern Grid of Carbyn, Arya becomes a part of the corrupt and criminal society. When a robbery spirals out of control and hisContinue reading “Book Review — Equilibrium by Paras Joshi”