Thursday, 13 April 2023

Book Review : Hotel Adventures with the Stars!

Book Review : Hotel Adventures with the Stars! 

Title - Hotel Adventures with the Stars! 
Author - L. Aruna Dhir
Publisher - Vishwakarma Publications 
Genre - Autobiography/Memoir
Pages - 236
Format - Paperback

'Hotel Adventures with the Stars' by L. Aruna Dhir is an autobiography that has no precedent in the world of hotels. It's a collection of fascinating memories based on the author's encounters with the famous celebrities of our country. Being a hotelier the author had the privilege to meet  several well-known folk like Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, Kapil Dev, Sharmila Tagore, Sunny Deol and so many more.

Read the book to know more about her adventurous meetings with the celebs.

The cover of the book is aptly designed and is so eye-catching that it made me buy it instantly. The title of the book is also totally apt to the content. The flow of the stories is interesting, engaging and unique. It is a perfect blend of thrill, fun, humour, and nostalgia. Her writing style is smooth, witty and flowing which makes it an engaging and entertaining Book. Language used is simple yet rich. The book is divided into chapters and funny titles have been given to each making it very enjoyable for the readers. 

Overall, an entertaining read.

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to those who love reading memoirs or stories about Bollywood.
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Thanks for reading. 

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Book Review : Attaboy

Book Review : Attaboy

Title - Attaboy
Author - Caleb Thornton
Genre - memoir
Pages - 35
Format - e-book

'Attaboy' by Caleb Thornton is a short memoir of author's own childhood experience with his father and other men in his life. He has shared how he was very close to his father in his childhood until his parents got separated. His father used to visit him rarely but it all stopped when he found someone else. So Caleb tried to find solace in other men but all treated him wrong.

Read the book to know will he be able to find someone who will make him feel good.

The cover of the book is okay but could have been better. The title is totally apt to the content. The plot of the story is emotional and engaging. Characters are well developed and described by the author. Language used is simple and lucid. The flow of the book is well paced. It's a short read which will take you to a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Overall, an emotional read.

Rating - 4/5
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I recommend this book to those who love reading memoirs.
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Thanks for reading. 

Friday, 10 March 2023

Book Review : The Clammy hands of the Dark Nights

Book Review : The Clammy hands of the Dark Nights

Title - The Clammy hands of the Dark Nights
Author - Ratnadip Acharya
Publisher - Aksora publications
Genre - fiction
Pages - 280
Format - paperback 

'The Clammy hands of the Dark Nights' by Ratnadip Acharya is a  collection of stories which takes the readers on a travel journey to different parts of the country like Mumbai, Kolkata, Mussoorie, Tripura etc. Each story is unique and different from each other with a deep meaning in it.

Read the book to know how the author has weaved a supernatural element with everyday life.

The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally apt to the content. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and unputdownable. It is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, supernatural elements. The author has narrated each and every story amazingly. The writing style of the author is smooth and flowing. Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described like the psychiatrist in Mumbai to the failed author in Kolkata. The flow of the book is well paced.

Overall, a thrilling read.

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to all supernatural lovers out there.


Thanks for reading. 

Sunday, 12 February 2023

Book Review The 2nd Fugitive : A unit 22 thriller

Book Review : The 2nd Fugitive : A unit 22 thriller

Title - The 2nd Fugitive : A unit 22 thriller
Author - Mainak Dhar
Genre - thriller/fiction
Format - kindle

'The 2nd Fugitive : A Unit 22 thriller' by Mainak Dhar is the sequel to 'The 1st Assasin' and is the second book in 22 unit series. The story revolves around the protagonist Aaditya Sen, a Major who was assigned a desk job in the first book but now he's on a mission to bring back don Raza,the underworld from Dubai to India safely.

Read the book to know more about his struggles and risks he took during the  mission.

The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally apt to the content. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and unputdownable. It is a perfect blend of  romance, thrill, action, travel etc. Language used by the author is simple and lucid. Characters are very well portrayed in the book. Due to the twist and turns in the book readers are glued to their seats. The flow of the book is well paced.

Overall, a thrilling read.

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to all thriller lovers out there.

Thanks for reading. 

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

You don't need the likes

Book Review : You don't need the likes 

Title - You don't need the likes : A journal to get to know yourself. 
Author - Glo Rose
Genre - self help
Pages - 85
Format - e-book 

This book 'you don't need the likes : a journal to know yourself' is a self help challenge journal. As the title suggests this journal tells us to enjoy the life fully instead of spending your precious time on social media. The author has given every month challenge for kids in this book which are too much helpful in the mental growth of kids. The cover of the book is aptly designed. The entire book is colourful which is quite enough to attract the kids. The language used is too much simple.

Overall, an inspiring read. 

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to everyone specially to all children and their parents. This is the best gift option. 
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Thanks for reading. 

Thursday, 22 December 2022

Book Review : Little Tales of Big India

Book Review : Little Tales of Big India

Title - Little Tales of Big India
Author - Sabra Patni
Genre - short stories 
Pages - 150
Format - paperback 

As the title suggests this book 'Little Tales of Big India' is a collection of 3 stories. These stories are of 3 different girls from different worlds but these are exploited by kidnapping, sexual harassment and betrayal. These stories are -
1. The woman who filmed a naked man
2. Freebritney
3. The girl in the football shorts

Read the book to know more about these stories. 

The cover of the book is aptly designed. The plot of the stories are engaging, relatable and emotional. The author has narrated all the emotions amazingly. Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed by the author. Hats off to the author for writing the stories on such crucial topics of the society. 

Overall, a book with important life lessons.

Rating - 4.3/5

I recommend this book to all. 
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Thanks for reading. 

Saturday, 10 December 2022

Book Review : Forbidden

Book Review : Forbidden

Title - Forbidden
Author - Rajiv Shah
Publisher - Tree shade books
Genre - mystery/fiction
Pages - 344
Format - paperback

The story of this book 'Forbidden' by Rajiv Shah revolves around a squash champion Karan who has relationships with three women Sanjana, Simran and Pooja. One day he went missing and eventually found dead. Susan and Rahul have been appointed to solve this case. Each suspect had a strong motive to kill Karan.

Who killed him?
Will he be punished?

Read the book to know the answers.

The cover of the book is aptly designed and the title is totally apt to the content. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and unputdownable. It is a perfect blend of mystery, murder, suspense and romance. The author has narrated the story very well. His writing style is smooth and impressive. Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described. The flow of the book is well paced.

Overall, a thrilling read.

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to all thrilling lovers out there.
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Thanks for reading.