Book Review : I AM M - M - M - Mumbai

Book Review : I Am M -M - Mumbai

Title - I Am M - M - Mumbai
Author - Rishi Vohra
Publisher - Vishwakarma publication
Genre - fiction
Pages - 190
Format - paperback

Plot - The story revolves around an intelligent and good looking young man, Rudra. Whereever he goes, he faces ridicule and humiliation because of his stammering problem. His passion is to become a successful actor in Bollywood but due to his low self confidence he works as an assistant director. Then he meets Richa,a beautiful wedding planner and love gives him a ray of hope .But heartbreak devastates him and he goes into depression. Now, his only way up is to conquer his fear and insecurity once and for all speak.
Will his dream come true? Grab the book to find out.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is attractive and the title of the book totally justifies the content.
2) The plot of the story is inspirational and predictable. It is a perfect blend of entertainment, action, romance just like a Bollywood movie. In this book, love,friendship,heartbreak,dreams,failure,heartbreak is very well narrated by the author.
3) Through this book, the author highlights the struggle and reality one has to face in Bollywood industry .
4) The language is simple and lucid. Hindi and technical words related to movie making are also used.
5) All the characters have been given equal importance. I liked the character of Rudra which is very much inspiring.
6) The flow of the book is well paced and engaging.
7) Overall, an inspiring read.

Rating - 4.3/5

I recommend this book to all especially Bollywood lovers.

About the author -

Rishi Vohra took to writing while he was pursuing his MBA in Sustainability at San Francisco State University, after an extensive career in the Hindi Film Industry. Since then, he has published two novels - Once Upon The Tracks of Mumbai and HiFi in Bollywood and a short story. I am M - M - Mumbai is his third Novel.

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Book Review : Heart Quake

Book Review : Heart Quake

Title - Heart Quake
Author - K.Vijayakarthikeyan
Publisher - rupa publication
Genre - political thriller/fiction
Pages - 151
Format - paperback

Plot - The story revolves around an honest IAS officer, Vikram who decides to expose a corrupt and powerful minister, Rudra Pratap Rana aka RPR during the RPR's visit to the IAS academy. The video of Vikram asking the minister some embarrassing questions in front of a packed auditorium goes viral.

After this incidence Vikram's life is changed like a hell and many twists and turns occur in his life. Vikram with his friend Dr.Veda and inspector Raghu tries to solve all the mishappenings(mass deaths of people due to heart attacks) of that area.

Will Vikram be able to save Laxmipur from Heartquake? Grab the book to find out.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is eye catchy and the title of the book is apt to the content.
2) The plot of the book is interesting which seems to be realistic. It is a perfect blend of evil, goodness, corruption, bravery, honesty, dishonesty.
3) This medico political thriller with a tinge of romance and humour is narrated very well by the author.
4) The language used by the author is simple and lucid.
5) The characters are very well developed and described by the author that one can easily connect to them.
6) I wish the story could have been be more elaborated.
7) Twists and turns in the story keeps the readers hooked till the end.
8) Overall, a fast-paced thriller.
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Rating - 4.2/5
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I recommend this book to all thriller lovers out there.
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About the author -
K. Vijayakarthikeyan is a medico-turned-bureaucrat well known for his hugely popular initiatives as an IAS officer. He has won several awards and accolades for his pioneering work in land, solid waste and urban management. He has authored the national bestseller, Once Upon an IAS Exam, as well as five Tamil bestsellers, Ettum Dhoorathil IAS, Adhuvum Idhuvum, Orey Kallil 13 Maanghai, Jeyippadhu Yeppadi and Oru Cup Coffee Saapidalama. On sunny weekends, he can be found wreaking havoc on the cricket ground with his explosive batting and deceptive spin.

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