Wednesday 23 June 2021

Review of 'Black Roses'

Book: Black Roses
By: Anwar Hardin


Blurb:
African American Woman who grew up in the Colony of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was to be Wed in a couple weeks, but a tragedy struck the Colony.The Story of the 1921 Massacre of Tulsa of Pain, Lost and Love.

Review:
I was suggested this book by a friend of mine and I would really say that it deserves to be read by many. At first I thought the book is about pain and emotions as the black rose symbolises pain and death.

The story kept me engaged from the beginning till the end and the writing style was amazing. The character of Rose and Franklin was very well developed. Each and every event was explained so well that I was stuck with it's imagination. The love of Rose and Franklin and how the death of Franklin changed the life of Rose and the massacre of Tulsa everything went up with the flow of the book. 

Though the book was short (a novella it is) but it was intriguing. The title was well suited as per the story and the beautiful cover added to it's beauty.

Overall an amazing book to read!!

Sunday 20 June 2021

Author Interview

Author Interview of Pramudith D. Rupasinghe


1. Please tell us a little bit about you.

I can describe myself in a few words if you ask about my personal life. But if you ask me to talk about my profession, it is complicated. I am almost doing everything, and everywhere. 

Between every long chapter, there is a long sweaty run. I run a lot wherever I am. It is the starter of my day.

Running is the bridge between my personal life and professional life. And writing is my passion.

I have been working as a humanitarian diplomat for the last 18 years in different parts of the world, working in both natural disaster and conflict contexts, including the Global Ebola Response in West Africa. However, I started my writing career in 2016, very recently- almost 6 years ago. I have been writing a lot of unpublished stuff before early 2016. In 2016, I published my debut semi-fiction “Footprints in Obscurity”. In November I published “Behind the Eclipse ''.  Upon publishing “Behind the Eclipse'' I started getting more and more international attention. My latest piece of writing came out in 2018, Bayan, a story set in the North-Eastern tip of Ukraine, then the Soviet Union.


2. I read your book Bayan and there's something that stuck my mind that why did you choose this particular story to write.

The idea of writing Bayan came to my mind after meeting Ivan in Okhtyrka, in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, it was in early 2015 and we have chatted a few times, I was charmed by the landscape of the country, wondered by the architecture and rich culture, retouched by the warmth and wisdom of its people, marvelled by the proud history of the country, and saddened by the socio-political dynamics of the country leading to a calamity. Then see the people of Ivans age-sons and daughters of parents who were WWII victims, who had lived their good old day's un soviet union, and faced the fall of the USSR overnight in 1991, and lost everything they earned over years. Today they are battling with modern democratic, capitalistic society to which they are complete aliens. The story depicts the strive of those ageing people through its main character, Ivan Nikolaevich. Bayan old soviet instrument- with hard buttons and heavy body, symbolises the fallen-USSR, and its Ethan of life. Its played by Ivan whenever he is sad, happy and indifferent, in an era where there are easy to play lighter accordions are in available. It is his companion who knows his rhythm and would never judge his feeble melodies. Bayan depicts besides its several sub-themes and sociopolitical dynamics of Ukraine in its backdrop, ageing in changing times. That is relevant not only to those who are in Eastern block but also to people of the other parts of the earth.


3. You have written many novels. Amongst them, which story is closely related to you? If any.

First of all, I can't deny that a little bit of me is there in each story I write. It happens to every author. We, as authors choose a story, at least there is a liking in us for some subject matter, a story, or a character. Every book I have written, something related to me could be found—that could be consciously done, or unconscious. However, Behind the Eclipse, a story set in West Africa during the time of the Ebola epidemic in 2013-2016 seems relevant to what we all face today. Almost seven years ago, there was a time we had to maintain physical distance, perform ritualistic hand-washing, and stay home. And Behind the Eclipse talks about a time like today highlighting the irreversible transformation of West Africa, and the unparalleled resilience of the human.


4. What are you working on currently? Any new novel. If yes please share something about it.

Currently, I am working on another novel, a story set in Bangladesh, about the world’s largest open brothel- Kandopora in Tegali district in Bangladesh. I was beefy in Bangladesh early this year and finished the first draft of the manuscript in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. Now the second draft is ready for beta readers. 

Hopefully, my readers around the world wil l have the opportunity to have a copy within this year.


5. A message for your readers and budding writers.

The publishing world has become more and more competitive recently, and perseverance has become as important as your skills today. Believe in yourself, your writing, and be perseverant. 

Ernest Hemingway has set a good example; writing a story and getting it published is just the beginning. There is no shortcut, you need to roll up your sleeves and take your story to your readers.


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Friday 18 June 2021

Review of "The overseas fabulous pinay"

Book: The Overseas Fabulous Pinay
By: Donna Avellana Künzler


Blurb:
The Overseas Fabulous Pinay is a comprehensive, easy-to-read and light-hearted handbook written especially for professional Filipino women.

Have you ever wondered what it takes for someone to live abroad? If you are moving overseas, do you know how to plan your move? Where do you start? And if you are already living abroad, how can you make your life more meaningful and fun?

If you are seeking answers to any of the questions above, this book is for you!  

The book draws from the author’s learnings and personal experience from years of living overseas across three continents, four countries and five cities.

It is full of guidance and practical tips to survive life abroad while being confident, sophisticated and responsible--the embodiment of an Overseas Fabulous Pinay. From planning an overseas move to integrating in one’s host country, it answers burning questions such as:

⁃ What survival skills do you need to learn before moving abroad?

⁃ What do you need to know and prepare before your move?

⁃ What do you need to prioritize within the first six months of arriving in your destination?

⁃ How do you beat homesickness?

⁃ What are the five rules that will help you succeed professionally abroad?

⁃ How do you make friends in a foreign country?

⁃ What are the six practical questions to make you more financially conscious?

⁃ What is the secret formula to help you integrate in your host country?

⁃ How can you continue enjoying life abroad?
And much more!


Review:
The Overseas Fabulous Pinay is a comprehensive handbook that explains how a person can tackle up with the challenges that one faces when they move abroad, away from family and friends to a new place.

The book contains answers to the most asked questions that revolve around one's mind while they settle abroad.

The author has penned down the words from her own experiences and the hardships she faced in life. Her experience with 3 continents, four countries and five cities have been blended together to frame such a wonderful handbook that can be a guiding light for many.

The book seems to be intriguing for a person who has actually travelled or is about to move abroad. The words can be found relatable to ones life.

The major issue we face is homesickness and it takes time to move over it. The language used by the author is lucid. 

The book is a short read but an informative one.

It was a one go read for me and I really found it helpful.

Friday 11 June 2021

Review of "Bayan"

Book: Bayan
By: Pramudith D. Rupasinghe



Blurb:
In the serene tempo of classical Soviet literature charmingly merged into modernity, Bayan is a unique blend from among the work of Pramudith D Rupasinghe.
Bayan begins in the sunny Ukrainian summer and ends with a hidden, deeply meaningful message. It is not only the story of a strange, bearded old man who finds solace and a soulmate of sorts, in a traditional string instrument, while facing a common narrative of his era; it is a commentary on life, and a celebration of the ultimate coming of age.
It juxtaposes the failure of physical strength and faculties to the accumulation of immense emotional fortitude. It lulls you into feeling safe in spite of the passing of transient seasons, the waning of political ideologies and the inevitable disintegration of the corporeal being.
Bayan tells about changing world`s order, revolutions and the ravages of time, the music of life will go on.

Review:
Bayan is an intriguing and a compelling read. The book is a blend of cultural, political and historical revolving around the USSR. The book talks about experiences and how a person learns from them. It talks about emotions and wisdom.
The book revolves around an old man who has lived his life with the drift of ups and downs which are not just personal but political and emotional too. 

The plot of the book is well developed and the author portrayed each and every event in an amazing manner. The characters are strong and that adds upto the beauty of the book. The language used by the author is lucid.

If you are a good reader who can imagine the events in the book then this book will make you fall in love. The story is neither too long nor too short just appropriate as it should be. The cover and the title are 💯 suitable.

Tuesday 8 June 2021

Review of "The Greatest Game"

Book: The Greatest Game
By: Greg Rajaram

Blurb:
Ever since humans became self-aware, we have struggled to find the meaning of life. The price we paid for becoming intelligent was to become painfully ignorant of the difference between good and evil.

Adi, a 10-year-old boy, works together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. With insatiable curiosity, Adi must work with the wise men as they rationalize with each other on why and how humans became intelligent. Together they attempt to answer some of the most profound questions related to existence. Does evolution end with human beings or is there an ‘Overman’ who can reach evolution’s pinnacle? Will this Overman be able to define values for humankind?

Centuries later a young boy promises his mother that he will always uphold the love that she has taught him. It is a promise that drowns him in the nectar of the gods. Krish grows up to be an engineer and joins a team of scientists as they try to create artificial consciousness in a machine.

Krish soon realizes that he has a bigger fight on his hands. A fight to preserve love in a desolate world. His quest for true love ultimately leads him down a path where he comes face to face with a fearsome snake delivering a kiss of death.
Humans have come a long way by questioning the nature of objects around us and pushing the limits of our intelligence, but it’s now time that we ask the greatest question yet: when does intelligence transcend to become consciousness?


Review:
The Greatest Game is a philosophical read that talks about life and love. The book is divided into two parts Book I and Book II. Book I revolves around Adi who is a 10-year-old boy, workIng together with two old philosophers as they try to unravel the prophecy of a promised King. It talks about life and it's philosophy.
Book Ii talks about Krish who is willing to preserve love in this desolate world. 

🌟The characters like Krish and Adi have a great impact on the readers. 
🌟The plot of the book is well developed. 
🌟The language used by the author is easy to understand.
🌟The story is intriguing and engaging.
🌟The book is short but it is worth the time.
🌟The title is 💯 appropriate which such a beautiful cover.

To every reader if you need to learn about life and love then this book is for you. You'll enjoy it and obviously love it's concept