I have become a fan of works of literature that had compelling openers. Hardy's lack of pace in opening lines, Austen's hitting ones, Lawrence's distinguished wordplay, and so many by so many... different styles have their own appeals. However, there…
Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore is one of those novels that seems to shift shape each time a reader revisits it. It is at once a philosophical puzzle, a coming-of-age story, a mythopoetic dreamscape and a meditation on memory,…
Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of those rare novels that you either read with an over-eager academic mind or with the casual curiosity of someone who just wants to see what the fuss is all about.…
Sukriti's Bride's Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy is a revelatory exploration of India's bridal fashion industry, weaving together sharp social commentary, rich cultural heritage, and deeply human narratives. At its core, the novel interrogates the ethical contradictions of an industry…
Joy Garg’s Perfect Advisor is a compelling blend of emotion, humour, and moral lessons woven together through the life and adventures of its protagonist, Ray Singhania. The book is a character-driven narrative that explores themes of justice, family, and the complexities…
Ashwini Pratham’s debut novel, Legacy of the Lost Words, is a luminous exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. Set against the dual backdrops of modern-day Mumbai and 1950s Nandipur, a rural Indian village, the novel weaves…
A Genre-reader’s Perspective on The Quest of Sushruta As someone with a penchant for novels that blend history with fiction, I believe The Quest of Sushruta by Dr. Ajaya Kashyap stands out as a deeply absorbing and transformative reading experience.…
The Time Traveler’s Wife, published in 2003, is a unique blend of romance and science fiction written by Audrey Niffenegger. The novel follows the complex relationship between Henry DeTamble, a man with a rare genetic disorder that causes him to…
Victorian novels have a distinct appeal. While social justice was the dominant theme in the works of the great Charles Dickens, other novelists explored different ideas in their works. In addition to the famous Thomas Hardy, Charlotte Bronte, Oscar Wilde,…
The Unproposed Guy is a novel that offers entertainment, excitement, an engaging storyline and a very finely written, fitting conclusion that will sum up the life story of Kevin to an extent, a guy who realises his truth and lives…
