Book Review : Trinity by the Horns - A Tale of Gods and Bots

Book Review : Trinity by the Horns - A
                            Tale of Gods and Bots

Title - Trinity by the Horns - A Tale of Gods
            and Bots
Author - Prana Natarajan
Genre - scifi/mythology/fiction
Pages - 182
Format - kindle
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Plot - The story revolves around three nifty youngters, Brammy, Bala and Shivpal who start up a collaborative enterprise that creates bots for a space exploration mission. But after sometimes, the board, which manages their funds looses trust in them. The board tie up with a new CEO, Miss Shakti Tandon who tries to take on the Trinity by Horns.
Does she emerge successful?
Grab the book to find out.
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Review -

1) The cover of the book is eye catchy and seems to be a mythological book but it is totally distinct.
2)The title of the book is very much appropriate.
3) The plot of the story is fresh, unique and unpredictable. It is a perfect blend of science, mythology,entertainment and fiction with lots of twist and turns. Author has narrated the pain and trouble during the start-ups very smoothly.
4) The book is divided into 24 chapters with appropriate titles. I liked -
a) Awaken the Beast within
b) Wild Card Entry
c) Enter the Planet
5) The language used by the author is simple and easily understandable.
6) The writing style of the author is amazing and conversational filled with humor.
7) The characters are very well developed and described by the author. There are so many characters in the story with mythological names as Narad, Shukra, Indra, Yama Bharamanand etc.
8) The flow of the book is well paced but it is slow at some places.
9) Overall, a fun filled sci fi read.
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Rating - 4/5
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I recommend this book to all.

Thanks for reading. 

Book Review : untitled...

Book Review : untitled...

Title - untitled...
Author - Nisha Sanghvi
Publisher - Artson publisher
Genre - poetry
Pages - 304
Format - paperback

untitled... by Nisha Sanghvi is a collection of more than 300 deep and beautiful poems. According to the poetess it is the unedited version of her deepest emotions expressed in words.

My favorite poem -
the intensity reduces with time
but the magnitude never decreases
pain has a way of percolating into unseen crevices
and carving sad beauty into the soul!!

Grab the book to join poetess' journey and experiences through alphabets.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is so beautiful and quite different from other paperback covers. The title is appropriate.
2) The book is divided into chapters like eclipsed, love, night/moon,words,you and I liked all the parts.
3) The plot of each and every poem is provocative and visionary. This is not only a poetry but a part of poetess' soul.
4) All the emotions like love,betrayal etc are complied very nicely.
5)The language is rich in vocabulary and flowing.
6) Paper quality and printing of the book is awesome.
7) The writing style of the poetess is impressive. She knitted her words like a magic that one can easily connect with.
8) All the poems are raw, intense and beautiful.
9) The flow of each poem is engaging but you need to read it slowly, think and experience it.
10)Overall, an emotional and philosophical read.

Rating - 4/5

I highly recommend this book to those who love reading modern-day poetry.

About the author -

An avid reader (she owns a mini library of over 400 books), a freelance jewellery designer, self-taught baker, lover of chocolate, Nutella and now a completely hands-on and full-time mother to the love of her life, her 6-year-old son Ranveer! An introvert and intensely private person, completely moonstruck, starry eyed about the night and having an eternal romance with words... To sum it up in her words... “I write So i can live in those words, in the comfort that it does exist. My own beautifully weird world!"

Thanks for reading.

Book Review : The Leeway Towers

Book Review : The Leeway Towers

Title - The Leeway Towers
Author - Abhih Singh
Publisher - Frog Books
Genre - fiction
Pages - 401
Format - paperback
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The plot of the story is divided into two parts -
First part is set up in 2020 (present) in an island in the Indian Ocean. Due to over population there is a fight over resources, growing unemployment and corruption which results into civil war. Kal, (only school boy at that time) our protagonist finds his life radically altered by the conflict.
Second part is set up in 2034(future) where he finds peace and organisation all over the place after returning from Australia. But there's something odd about the order. Does a fringe group hold answers?
Grab the book to find out.
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Review -

1) The cover of the book is beautiful but non relatable and the title of the book is eye catchy.
2) The plot of the story is deep and amazing. In this book the author talks about political, social, cultural and environmental issues.
3) The first part seems to be realistic because the author highlights the current situation of the world in which we live like overpopulation, lack of resources etc.
4) The language used in this book is simple and the writing style of the author is good. I liked the conversational style of writing.
5) The characters are very well developed and described by the author. I liked the character of Kal which is very much sensitive.
6) The quality of pages and printing is very good.
7) The pace of the story could have been faster.
8) Overall, a good fictional story which is full of motivation.
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Rating - 4.7/5
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I highly recommend this book to all.
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About the author -

Abhih Singh was born in 1984, at a Naval base in Cochin. He spent his early childhood in Port Blair wandering beaches and woods, went to a boys’ school in South Bombay, and attended university in Australia, attaining degrees in Liberal Arts and International Relations. His work experiences have been varied, ranging from office types to disc jockeying and handling produce. Over recent years he has lived in Bangalore in a building teeming with environmentalists and politically charged artist sorts, and in an old Portuguese house in Goa in the midst of snakes, dogs, and disappearing cats. He is currently based in Pune, where he continues to write and produce music. The Leeway Towers is his second novel.

Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Dipa Sanatani

Author Interview : Dipa Sanatani

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The Little Light'

About the author -

Dipa Sanatani is the Merchant of Stories. She comes from a family of merchants and educators with roots in Singapore and the UK. In 2007, she left behind her roots to discover her wings. Since then, she’s lived, studied and worked in Australia, Israel, Japan and China, adding uncharted territories to a long list of previously ventured destinations. With a background in both business and education, Dipa has extensive experience in the public-school system as well as in the private, government and corporate sectors.

Let's start!

1) When did you first realise you wanted to be a writer? 

I don’t remember a time when I didn’t write. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a writer. I don’t know where this desire comes from. It’s hard to explain.

2) When did you start writing? 

Do my 'Dear Diary' days count? If so, as long as I can remember...

3)What is 'The Little Light' about? 

The Little Light is a story about a wise and curious soul that meets the planets before it's born. 

4) What motivated you to write this book? 

The idea came to me when I was lying in bed alone in my apartment in Japan. I was contemplating the vast nature of the universe when I suddenly thought, “How nice it would be if I could invite the planets over for a discussion on life, love and the larger purpose for our existence.”

I promptly opened up my notebook and drew a sketch of what the mythological Nine Celestial Beings would look like if they were ‘updated’ for the modern era. The idea ruminated in my head for four years before I finally sat down to write the story. 

5) Describe 'The Little Light' in one line. 

It's the story about a wise and curious soul that meets the planets before it's born.

6) What's the best experience you've gained through writing? 

To be an authorpreneur is to constantly develop and expand your skillset. When I started my own publishing business Mith Books, I knew I had to become a jack of all trades. It hasn’t been easy – but the journey’s been incredible. I’ve grown so much so quickly.

It's been exhilarating to be both an author and an entrepreneur. 

7) How do you handle negative feedback? 

I think that there's an audience for every kind of book out there. If the reader didn't enjoy my book, they're not my target audience. That's all.

8) Who is your favorite Indian and international author? 

Ahh... It changes with time. Currently my favourite Indian author is Devdutt Pattanaik. Amongst international authors, I'd say... Haruki Murakami. 

9) What are your future plans? 

I’m working on the sequel of my book. It needs a bit more time to brew and come together… but I’m getting there. If you’re curious to find out what happens to The Little Light when it’s born – stay tuned.  

10) How soon can your readers expect your next book?

When it's ready!

11) Any message to all aspiring authors?

Don't give up. Don't you dare give up. 

Thanks for reading.

Book Review : Beyond Scars

Book Review : Beyond Scars

Sometimes, when people touch our scars, they touch our soul.
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Title - Beyond Scars
Author - Alka Dimri Saklani
Genre - fiction
Pages - 205
Format - kindle
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Blurb -

Hi, I am Avinash, but this is not my story. This is the story of Avni, my sister. I know the smell of cement and bricks still pulls her to the incident seven years ago where she made a daring yet ruthless decision. I know she is drifting away. I know she has begun to find comfort in Vivaan. But I don’t know if I like it.

Hi, I am Avni, but this is not my story. This is the story of Vivaan, the stunning, vivacious painter. There is something sad about the paintings he has locked away from the world in his storeroom. But he never talks about it. But then there are a lot of things he doesn’t talks about, like how deeply he loves me.

And what about Dev and Kangana? Isn’t this their story too? It wouldn’t have been if only we did one single thing differently on that ill-fated night, the night that changed the course of our destiny. And hey, I am Vivaan.

And what about me? Why does nobody talk about me? Or talk to me? Because I am a little girl or because…Well, this is my story too. You will ask who I am? The answer lies somewhere in the pages of BEYOND SCARS.

'Beyond Scars' by Alka Dimri Saklani is a standalone sequel to 'Beyond Secrets'.
The story revolves around Avinash, Avni,Vivaan and the scars they have on their mind and soul due to childhood sourness.
Grab the book to find how they deal with their scars.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is beautiful and the title of the book is apt.
2) The plot of the story is convincing and seems to be realistic. It is a perfect blend of drama and mystery with lots of twists and turns.
3) Love, friendship, relationship, guilt, revenge etc are very well narrated by the author in this book.
4) The author has beautifully penned down a message that to live a  peaceful and happy life we have to look beyond the scars.
5) Sibling love between Avinash and Avni is portrayed well.
6) The language used by the author is simple and engaging.
7) The description of scenes is so good that one can easily visualise them.
8) The characters are well developed and described by the author. Each and every character has its own importance, story and past.
9) The flow of the book is slow in the beginning but mystery keeps the readers hooked till the end.
10) Overall, an emotional read.
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Rating - 4/5
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I recommend this book to those who love reading emotional pieces.
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Thanks for reading.

Author Interview : Abhih Singh

Author Interview : Abhih Singh

Hello everyone,
Today I am going to introduce you to the author of 'The Leeway Towers'.

About the author -

Abhih Singh was born in 1984, at a Naval base in Cochin. He spent his early childhood in Port Blair wandering beaches and woods, went to a boys’ school in South Bombay, and attended university in Australia, attaining degrees in Liberal Arts and International Relations. His work experiences have been varied, ranging from office types to disc jockeying and handling produce. Over recent years he has lived in Bangalore in a building teeming with environmentalists and politically charged artist sorts, and in an old Portuguese house in Goa in the midst of snakes, dogs, and disappearing cats. He is currently based in Pune, where he continues to write and produce music. The Leeway Towers is his second novel.

Let's start!
1. First of all introduce yourself
I’m Abhih Singh, an author and music artist currently living in Pune. My education is in Liberal Arts, and International Relations. I’ve written two books so far, Roving in the Shine (2015), and The Leeway Towers (2018). I produce music using the alias Hill of Non.

2. Did you always want to become a writer?
I’ve been interested in storytelling from a young age. My mother used to sing and read to us brothers, and my father used to tell us unique, creative stories about elephants. However it was only during my late teens, upon advice from my uncle, that I began a formal writing practice.

3. How would you introduce your book ‘The Leeway Towers’?
The Leeway Towers is a political story set in the near future, on an island in the Indian Ocean named the Isle of Flora (IF), a place where corruption, environmental degradation, and unemployment create civil war conditions. Kal’s (the protagonist) home city Lear goes through radical changes, and he returns years later from refuge to find a place transformed from chaos to a beacon of order. But this control is maintained by technological means, and he finds himself aligned with an underground group intent on opposing the system.

4. What inspired you to write this book?
I’m interested in public behaviour and it’s influences, be it media, faith, myth, advertising, culture, ideology, or force. The book is an exploration of dire projections, considering the quest for endless growth; and radically coercive, totalitarian solutions. A significant aspect may be described as design fiction, imagining contexts that technological advancement may bring about. The near future seems volatile and full of strange possibilities – that’s what inspired me to write this book.

5. Describe ‘The Leeway Towers’ in one line.
The Leeway Towers is a science/design fiction political drama.

6. Are you planning other books? How soon can your readers expect your next book?
I’m currently working on another book that I expect to finish by early 2020. But considering how slowly developments occur in publishing, I think readers should expect it only by 2021.

7. How has your journey as an author been so far?
A good session of writing leaves me feeling meditatively satisfied - for me it’s the best sort of feeling. But the process is also energy demanding, and at times stressful when breakthroughs are required. It all culminates in an act of hope, when I send off my manuscript to publishing houses for consideration. So hopeful is the most summative term I can use.

8. Who is your favourite Indian and foreign author?
It’s hard to pick so few. A list would include many. But for the sake of answering, I’d say Ruskin Bond and Philip Roth.

9. What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I like lifting weights and running, practicing electric guitar with delay effects, and eating home-cooked food at my folks’.

10. Any message for your readers?
Form your own opinions.

Thanks for reading.

Book Review : Men and Dreams

Book Review : Men and Dreams in the

                           Dhauladhar

"Yesterday is but today's memory,tomorrow is today's dream."
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Title - Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar
Author - Kochery C. Shibu
Genre - fiction
Pages - 284
Format - kindle
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Plot - The story revolves around three people -
Nanda, an engineer from Kerela is running from his past.
Khusru, a youth displaced from his native village in Kashmir, is on a secret mission to blow up the dam.
Rekha, who is Kathak dancer at heart and doctor by profession.
All the three brought together by fate in a Hydel project in the remote Himalayas of Dhauladhar. This book is all about the aspiration of these people who risk their life to fulfill their dreams.
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Review -
1) The cover of the book is captivating and the title is totally apt.
2) The plot of the story is good and intriguing which is inspired from the real life experiences of the author that makes it interesting. It is a perfect blend of romance, suspense, drama, twist and turns with a tinge of humor.
3) The plot has many sub plots which are very well wooven by the author but sometimes it gets bore due to too much technical words. The life of labor class is portrayed well. The story has two main plots - first about dam construction and other about terrorist plan to blow dam. The details of dam construction seems to be realistic.
4) The language used by the author is simple and easy to understand but Hindi and Malyalam words in between the dialogues is distracting.
5) The writing style of the author is good and mature.
6) There are large number of characters which makes it complex but details of each and every character is given properly.
7) The beauty of places like Kerela, Himachal etc is described so well that one can easily visualise it.
8) The flow of the book is slow paced due to which first half is somewhat boring but the mystery  keeps the readers hooked till the end.
9) Overall, a one time read.
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Rating - 4/5
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I recommend you all to give this book a try.

About the author -

Kochery C. Shibu is a retired naval officer. A graduate from the National Defence Academy he has held several important posts in the Indian Navy. Post his retirement he has executed hydroelectric projects in the Cauvery river basin in Karnataka, Beas river basin in Himachal and lately Teesta river basin in Sikkim. He holds a postgraduate degree in Defence Studies from Chennai University, and MA in English Literature from Pune University. Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar is his debut novel. The technical content of the novel, namely the setting up of a hydro-project is drawn from his experience in these projects since 2005, as are many of the characters inspired from those whom he encountered at the project site. Kochery C. Shibu was born in Kochi and now lives in Bangalore with his wife and daughter.

Thanks for reading.