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In Between Homes

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  ⭐⭐🌟 BOOK REVIEW 🌟⭐⭐ "When you no more find me here And your heart clenches in fear At the thought of me so gone 'fore the light of breaking dawn " πŸ’« In between homes is a book of poetry. The author has divided the book into five parts earth, water, fire, wind and sky. A set of poems are assigned under each topic. Some poems are written in rhythmic style while some are presented in a way of conversation. "Test my love; stroke a match Let the match light me aflame, Let the flames ravage my bones, And in the ash, you'll find your name !" πŸ’« The author has an excellent way of writing and analyzing. She has covered a variety of topics in her poems like life, death, earth, river, rain, storm etc in her book which makes the reading experience more enjoyable. Her poems drowns us into an imaginary world and invokes alot of emotions within us. πŸ’« My favourite poems are Missing Address and The Ache in our Souls. The book has a beautiful cover and it's just of ...

ANDAMAN by Ratnadip Acharya

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  ⭐⭐🌟 BOOK REVIEW 🌟⭐⭐ πŸ’« Andaman is a historical fiction book with a tinge of mystery and suspense. The dates and locations match very much with the real figures. πŸ’« The story is written in two different time frames which are almost a century apart. The author has proficiently managed the story to and fro, without making the readers lose their grip of the plot. πŸ’« While reading, the past flashed infront of me. The struggle of our freedom fighters and how far they have gone to get back the freedom of our country. πŸ’« It is a well written book which has been researched extensively. The author has attached some images in story for better understanding. It is a engaging book which keeps the readers hooked till the end. We have heard kaala-paani always, but never got a chance to experience it. Through this book we got the feeling what's is life there for the prisoner's and commoners. πŸ’« The writing style of the author is simple and elegant. The story revealed many aspects to me whi...

Noor - In quest of her soul

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  πŸ“š Book Review  πŸ’« The story of Noor is outstanding and I loved every bit of it. It is a story of love, betrayal, loneliness, sacrifice, heartbreaks and depression.  πŸ’« The author has build a strong character of the protagonist. It is a heart wrenching story of Noor.  πŸ’« While reading it I was teleported into her world. I wanted the book to never end. But all good things have to come to an end. So was this book.  πŸ’« It a a beautiful book. I found it highly engaging and intriguing. The twist and turns in the story keeps us on our toes anticipating what follows next... πŸ’« The plot is unique and fast paced. I was able to finish the entire book in two sittings. It is a page turner. πŸ’« I got a mixed feeling after reading this fiction. The story kept me hooked on it untill I finished it off.The book has all the spices to make it a perfect read. πŸ’« The after affect of the book left me drooling over it. I think the author must really think about turning this story int...

LOST GIRL by Sana Shetty

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  πŸ„Book Review  πŸ’« The book cover is very attractive and appealing which pulls the readers attention towards itself. When I was going through the blurb of the book, it amazed me a lot. As I am a mystery and thriller freak, so eventually I got a copy for myself.  πŸ’« The story didn't disappoint me. It is setup in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh which gives us the picturesque beauty of the place. We forget our past but the past is always tracking us. The same happened with the protagonist Shanaya who was found badly hurt and half unconscious on the trekking trial. Venessa and her husband discovered her and took her home. Shanaya lost her memory totally so the old couple decided to keep her like their daughter.  πŸ’« Life was running smoothly untill one day a stranger takes entry in her life. It is a fast paced mystery thriller which keep the readers on their toes. The story is full of unexpected twist and turns. The book cover is like a feast for the eyes of the reader...

Dream Factory

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  🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 πŸ’« Dream Factory is a novel originally written by Sujatha in Tamil. Recently it has been translated into English by Author Madhavan Narayanan. The book is a result of Sujatha's close observation towards the film industry.  πŸ’« The story is setup in 1980s from the Tamil Film Industry and readers get the feel of it by reading the book. The story outlines the up and downs in the life of actors and actresses in the film industry. The mention of stereo, fiat, landline phones gives a realistic touch to that era. πŸ’« Though I am not a cinephile, but I enjoyed reading it. I was introduced to many aspects of the film industry which were new to me. How a hut and tree revolves around on tracks surprised me a lot.  πŸ’« While reading I didnt feel for a moment that the book was the translated version and not the original one. The flow of the book kept me turning the pages. The storyline is very interesting and engaging. There were too many characters in the novel but hopefull...