Bibliophilism

A collection of some book reviews I had posted in Goodreads. (In case anyone would find this helpful).
 

Having discarded the "this is from the HP author" prejudice, one can start to read this book, which delights, shocks and is worth reading. I can't fathom the reason why this book had conjured up so many negative reviews, except for the flaw of the unreasonable price, which fits her image as the best selling author, but somehow the book isn't worthy of. The magic land of Hogwarts, friendship and patronus charm has given way to the harsher realities of life.The book is indeed for the "adults", but gives glimpses, now and then, of something remotely "magickish". The towering image of Barry Fairbrother somehow seems "dumbledorish". Just another reminder that writing in an easy to follow language doesn't indicate at the weakness of an author.

Being a great fan of Lahiri, the book didn't came surprising.Her lucid style, style of narration, after all these are a few reasons why her works are sought after.But for me, you should read this book for the tremendous amount of reality in it, the way she makes the reader feel as if she/he is a part of the story, and for those who prefer their books with a tinge of pathos in it,you should definitely read it.Her characterization is just superb, her "American born confused desis", ranking the top of the list. A BOOK THAT MADE ME SMILE, THINK AND CRY.

 

 

  What a great book... Bond magic is at its best in this book as he devotes various chapters to those people in his life who could be never forgotten... Simple, ordinary men and women who secures an extraordinary place in our hearts through their gestures of love and kindness... His books reek of mountain air and is the best thing that can go along with a cup of hot coffee. Truly, he is India's resident Wordsworth in prose.

 

 

 

  A husband finds his wife missing one day. A series of psychological interpretations and bombarding of cosmic truths. May be I'm not that transcendental. May be the soul got lost in translation.Call me shallow, but reading this book was a painstaking effort for me, and I had to read it just for the sake of completion, something I hate very much.No Coelho for me in the near future, I already have been subjected to a volley of life truths to last a life time. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

  One of those books in the alarmingly increasing pile of metro-reads or easy-reads or whatever you call them. Good if your aim is to kill time or read while having a face pack on your face:). No serious plot or anything,a series of diary entries that could be read in one go.Humorous in patches, I should agree that it is definitely better than some of the ridiculous Indian urban reads that come out these days, with equally ridiculous titles. 

 

 

Great book... Great book.... And I guess this time I'm really confounded. Yann Martel is nothing short of a genius. A great tale that underlines the importance of perseverance and faith. And mind you, it is least didactic as it could get.Truly, a MUST-READ.

 

 

This is definitely a book that goes into the list of must reads. This is not a didactic gospel, but a beautifully drawn picture of a happy family that goes through many temptations and sufferings, together.. a marvel of a book.