Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch Reviewed by Fiza PathanThis book was an ‘epic read’ as my students would have said it. In my words, it was ‘superbly awesome.’ Herman Koch’s unputdownable book simply titled Summer House with Swimming Pool is a work of art. It’s dirty—but deep, it is poignant— but drifting, and it is disturbing, but exciting all the same. … [Read more...] about Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
#Poetry ‘A Writer’s Vocation’ by Fiza Pathan
A Writer's Vocation As I sit at my study table with the fire warming the silence of this rainy afternoon, a slender flame leaps out of the place of shadows, making me profess that which may not go in vain. As I lift the pen with my rough hand and bring the diary of my life so far, toward me, I ask the flame of knowledge burning before my eyes . . . where do I go from here? … [Read more...] about #Poetry ‘A Writer’s Vocation’ by Fiza Pathan
Review of Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer
Review of Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer Reviewed by Fiza Pathan The main theme of this wonderful book where one of the fictional characters falls head over heels in love with the reader would make every bibliophile and book lover’s dream come true. This happens to be my very first Jodi Picoult book and I adored it. I just couldn’t put it down and … [Read more...] about Review of Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer
Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah Reviewed by Fiza Pathan I actually reread this marvellous autobiography for a book club meeting and I am glad I did. The first time I read Adeline Yen Mah’s autobiography was when I was twelve years old way back in 2001. The story of the so called ‘unwanted Chinese daughter’ made me think of my own state in life, as the child who … [Read more...] about Review of Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Reviewed by Fiza Pathan Verdict: An exceptional book by a very talented author. Marvellous. I wanted to read this book for a long while, but I just kept putting it off until last week and I’m so happy that I’ve read this book which I claim to be one of my best reads of 2016. It’s a flawless book with suspense, … [Read more...] about Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24 – Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan