Here are some suggestions to write a comprehensive book review. I thought I knew how to write book reviews.. until I read someone else’s :p ! So I decided to make up a guide to refer back to before I start writing each review. I’ve jotted it down in the form of questions so that its easy to check back if there is some aspect missed in the review. I sometimes even make notes while I read, but that’s sure stretching it a bit unless you want to go pro…
With the last of his trusted companions having fallen, Drizzt is alone–and free–for the first time in almost a hundred years. Guilt mingles with relief, leaving Drizzt uniquely vulnerable to the persuasions of his newest companion–Dahlia, a darkly alluring elf and the only other member of their party to survive the cataclysm at Mount Hotenow. But traveling with Dahlia is challenging in more ways than one. As the two companions seek revenge on the one responsible for leveling Neverwinter–and nearly Luskan as well–Drizzt finds his usual moral certainty swept away…
Reviewed by Suhel Banerjee
Disclaimer – I am a friend of the author and a fan of his blog. Also, to my utter surprise and delight, my name is mentioned in the acknowledgement section of the book. In spite of the above I will try and review the book as impartially as possible.
First things first, this is not a novel but a collection of discrete chapters, like a blog. A format Arnab revels in, as is evident from his unanimous victories in consecutive IndiBloggies. In fact some of the…
Book Review by Neel Bhat
Author: Suketu Mehta
Genre: Non-fiction.
Maximum City is a first person account of the largest metropolis of India: Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) and people that give the city its unique character.
Book stands out because of the thorough research done by the author and the first eprson narrative which takes the readers to its locations and brings them face to face with its characters.
Author starts with an autobiographical chapter, tracing his family history and how they came to Bombay and then presents his own…
The moment you hear the mystical word: Train. You canvass the beautiful valleys, the sumptuous sun hiding behind the mountains, the crop-filled lands and, ofocurse, the demanding need and the hullabaloo while getting down at the station.
Do you remember the names of the stations you passed or had a stomach-filled meal at? How many of you have you heard about stations like Mughal Sarai? Jhansi?Itarsi? Guntakal?Jolarpettai? Arakkonam? or Shoranur ? Even I did not until I read the book. These places are famous stations without which travel would not…
Reviewed by Bookwormz
(note, the full name of the novel is as follows, but if you’d like to buy it, you can just look for “Such a Pretty Fat” haha)
“Such a Pretty Fat – One Narcissist’s Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big” or “Why Pie Is Not the Answer” by Jen Lancaster – 5!!!!
Rating Scale: 1 – Didn’t Finish. 2 – Meh. 3 – Kept my interest, but probably wouldn’t read again. 4 – Would Recommend. 5 – LOVED IT! Added it to…
“I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It’s totally for myself”
- J.K Rowling
No! I will not speak about a book written by Joanne Kathleen Rowling. In fact, I would speak about the lady herself. It took me a sale at the library to allow me to visit the life of the famous Harry Potter creator. Written by Marc Shapiro, the biography of Joanne titled “Princess of Magic” takes us on a journey of dreams. The book is a record of events which…
Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people’s thoughts, and know a person’s life story by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste . . . Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear and disappear,…
Reviewed by Hydelguy
I do not really pick up books that have romance written all over it (contrived?). But this novel was unique. What attracted me to this novel was the fusion of science fiction and romance. And when I started reading it, it had me hooked from the first page. The novel reads like a diary of a couple living in Chicago – Henry and Clare. Henry works as a librarian (somehow, I find that an attractive profession — the smell of books all around you, the pin…
Reviewed by Amayel
The book explores the parameters of Good and Evil. If you had a choice, between good and evil, knowing the satisfation from evil can be greater sometimes and more tempting. What if all barriers and punishments, guilt and remorse were to be removed, which would you choose? Are human beings good or evil in essence. I’ve asked myself the question many times given my field of study (Conflict Resolution) and you come ccross the greatest of evils but also, men in the face of adversity, that defy…
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