Premchand: His Life and Works by Hansraj Rahbar: Book Review Known as one of the greatest Hindi and Urdu short story writers of the early twentieth-century, Munshi Premchand has captivated readers for many years. His legacy lives on in the words of esteemed biographer Hansraj Rahbar. Premchand is my fourth favorite writer. He is why I decided to continue with Hindi as a … [Read more...] about ‘Premchand: His Life and Works’ by Hansraj Rahbar: Book Review
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‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review
‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review Apeirogon is a 480-page novel penned by renowned writer Colum McCann. It has been longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, and that is the reason I decided to pick this book to read. I always follow the Booker Prizes and Apeirogon is the second book I’m reading from the longlist. Apeirogon is an unusual title that means a polygon, … [Read more...] about ‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review
Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review
Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review Love and Other Thought Experiments is one of the 2020 Booker Prize Longlisted books by seasoned actor and debut novelist, Sophie Ward. The book tells the story of a lesbian couple Eliza and Rachel, who one night, have a bit of a misunderstanding. Rachel feels that an ant has managed to get into her eye while … [Read more...] about Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review
‘When the Time Is Right’ by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review
When the Time Is Right by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review Buddhadeva Bose has enthralled me with his works of fiction. He is the true successor of Rabindranath Tagore and a master storyteller in his own right. When the Time Is Right is the first novel of Buddhadeva Bose that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have previously done a short story analysis on Buddhadeva … [Read more...] about ‘When the Time Is Right’ by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review
My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay
My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay I had a lot of expectations when I picked up this 2019 published novel by celebrated author Ann Beattie. I had picked A Wonderful Stroke of Luck from the bookstore Wayword and Wise, at Fort area in Mumbai. The book came with a lot of recommendations from the publishing world. Everyone seemed to be … [Read more...] about My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay