I liked the way the story was concluded, with an excellent message about friendship, bonds and the importance of a teacher’s role in a students’ life. The story exceeded my expectations as it is truly a good read. Not to miss the cover photo that was kinda cute and matched with the content of the book. If you are yet to read this book, go get it now.
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Stars from the Borderless Sea
I closed my eyes and let the book’s waves wash over me. A lot of feelings, thoughts arose in my mind and the invariable comparison to one’s life. What would I have done in similar situations?
Xanadu: Three Souls Searching for Their Paradise
A story reads best when it is fuelled by real life experiences and steered forward by vivid imagination, as Xanadu, the debut novella of Harshita Nanda, shows us.
SHATTERED
Fine editing, lucid language, unique plots, the array of stories, the different take on Shattered, simply amazed me. Each writer is an expert in their craft, and team Penmancy compiled and presented the book to enthrall various kinds of readers. I bet the booklovers will enjoy the stories thoroughly.
Memoirs of a Geisha
The writing is so vivid that it is more like I had a window view to all the happenings described in the book and is not something I was reading.
Tilottama at a glance
If you are a Bengali, you must read this even if it is to only reminisce over parts of the city that hold joy for you. But, if you are a Non-Bengali then you should definitely read it because it will be an eye-opening journey into the emotion called Tilottama.
When the World Went Dark
All in all a wonderful book, delicately showing by example, how everyone around can help a child deal with a huge loss. Recommended for children and adults alike.
Mumblings and Musings
If you are inclined to pick up one contemporary poetry collection this season, let it be this one; I promise you won’t be disappointed.
When Devil Married God
When Devil Married God boasts of a spontaneous style of writing and an eclectic mix of incidents that we probably see happening around us all the time, but fail to notice or observe closely.
Rock Paper Scissors
I am left stunned, stumped, and stupified almost near the end when there is the revelation. I just stopped reading. It took me a while to understand what was happening. Once I am back on the same page as the author, I continue reading, but that is not the only twist. There are many more till the last page. Finally, you don’t know if any of the characters were what they pretended to be.
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. A light read, easy free flowing narration, this book is a must read if you are up for the humor mixed with emotions. One needs to read the book to get the feel. No review can do justice to the story, if you haven’t read the book yet, I’d suggest you to check it out. Their love for each other, will melt your heart; will make you fall in love with them.
A Tryst with My Thoughts
A thoughtful collection with a wide range of poems. This book is surely a good read and the poetry lovers will enjoy the treat.
When Devil Married God
This anthology is high on emotions. The characters and try to deal with the challenges life throws at them in their own ways- be it rebellion, or silent endurance. The stories are realistic and mature and not for the faint-hearted as they hit you hard.
Island in the Stream
The poems are like the Hershey’s Kisses- you need to let them melt in your mouth and not gobble in one go. It means one need to read and relish the poems one by one, and not rush to finish the book. Or else, you’ll miss to capture the essence of the poems.
TRAIL XIII – The Path to Perdition
Overall it is a promising read that explores different segments in the horror genre. Sometimes it is blood, beast, gore deaths, and the rest can be much more.
Susp’ENDED
All the stories hold a powerful plot and make the reader glued to the book. Initially, I did try to solve the mystery of how the story would end, but then it was in the unimaginable way that I gave up my detective skills soon and continued reading through the mysteries.
The People Tree
True to its title, this anthology is, indeed, all about people – people belonging to different parts of the country or the globe, having varied backgrounds, sporting diverse idiosyncrasies – and how they choose to live their lives.
Trail XIII – The Path to Perdition
It consists of thirteen stories by thirteen different writers in different genres. The stories differ in their genres from the thrill of psychological horror to the mindless mayhem of splatterpunk but they unanimously keep your attention riveted to the words at hand.
Islands in the Stream
The poems brim with a nostalgic tone, and you can’t help but traverse down memory lane. Dreams filled with silvery stardust, cottony clouds, azure vibes, and kaleidoscopic skies- readers will find these descriptions hauntingly beautiful.
Chasing Nirvana
Belying popular expectations, Chasing Nirvana will not really induce a trance or Zen mode in the reader but will jolt him into doing a reality check, and set him off on an experiential journey through its treasure trove of gripping, riveting tales!