Fantastic Mr Fox Book Review: Roald Dahl at His Best
Fantastic Mr Fox is a witty, positive and deeply satisfying Roald Dahl story about courage, cleverness, family and helping a community survive.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a magical and satisfying story about kindness, temptation, imagination, and hope in Roald Dahl’s extraordinary world.
The Velveteen Rabbit Book Review – A Timeless Metaphor for Love
The Velveteen Rabbit book review I expected to write was about a simple children’s classic. Instead, I found myself reflecting on one of the most powerful stories I have ever read. I can’t believe such a laconic children’s book could be so profound and impactful,
The Hidden Pool Book Review – A Gentle Tale of Childhood
In this The Hidden Pool Book Review, I wanted to share an experience that was far more personal than I expected. I bought this book for my niece and ended up reading it myself. I suppose the child within you never truly dies. It was
The Immortals of Meluha Review | Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy
In this The Immortals of Meluha review, I explore how Amish Tripathi reimagines Lord Shiva in a refreshing, modern, and unique way while building a fascinating mythological world of his own. The book offers a refreshing, modern, and unique take on Lord Shiva, imagining what
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept Book Review | A Book by Paulo Coehlo
Sometimes, I feel the universe has a way of keeping certain things inaccessible—so that only when the timing is right, the doors finally open for you. This book had been sitting with me for more than a decade, and surprisingly, I never found enough time
It Ends With Us Book Review
I was surprised by how much I ended up liking It Ends with Us book, even though it revs up to a very bumpy start. Being a fan of the Classics and English Literature, I was incessantly miffed by how American everything sounded given Colleen
Matilda Book Review – Roald Dahl
Matilda is, hands down, one of Roald Dahl’s greatest creations. It is hard to imagine a story written so ahead of its time, addressing strong issues like vulnerability, poor parenting, and bullying. It also takes a jab at the blunt patriarchy, which, strangely, remains prevalent
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Book Review – Swami Vivekananda
A powerhouse of knowledge! That’s the first phrase that comes to mind. The work of the genius mystic Patanjali, who probably lived around the 2nd century BCE, has been passed down through the centuries, benefiting countless souls and eventually reaching us in the form of
Indigo: Selected Stories – Satyajit Ray Book Review
What an extraordinary book! Hands down, one of my most prized possessions to date. What the book primarily does is let you delve into the beautiful and surreal mind of the most legendary writer of his age, Satyajit Ray—a genius whose prowess is praised even