Review of "How to kill a billionaire"

Book: How To Kill A Billionaire

By: Rajesh Talwar

A billionaire's son goes missing. A young girl commits suicide after a rape. This is a twisted, ironic tale of a brother's love for his sister and his faith in vengeance as the only alternative to a deeply flawed justice system. The brother, a trial court lawyer practising in the lower courts of Delhi, uses the weaknesses of the legal system to confront and confound one of the world's richest men. The story that unfolds takes the reader through the labyrinthine corridors of the Indian legal system to a shattering climax. 

The book begins with the court room drama where we get to know about Mr. Patel. The book is a complete package of suspense and thrill. The characters are strong and complex. The story goes on by decrypting the hidden stories of the characters. 

The court room drama makes it more and more engaging for the readers.  The book is well developed with the elements following the pace all through the book.

I appreciate the writing style of the author as the narration felt realistic with no additional drama and made it a great read for me. 

It was my first read of the author and I loved the theme and setting of the book. 

Adding to the contents the language was crisp but needs to be worked on. The cover is really beautiful with the most suitable title.

Overall, a good read.

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Review of "The Accursed God-The Lost Epic"

Book: The Accursed God-The Lost Epic

By: Vivek Dutta Mishra

We have heard The story of Mahabharata the well-known epic, many times but there is a lot we are still not aware of. Many stories that are still left untold. The Accursed God-The Lost Epic is one that will reveal all the unheard tales of the 

Mahabharat. The book tells us everything about Aryavart.

The story begins with the conversation between Krishna and Bhisma. The ultimate truth - Dharma-wisdom of humanity is showcased with our lives revealing the difference between truth and lie, good and bad, right and wrong. The conversation between Krishna and Bhisma had a great impact on me. The words that we all need to know to live the life as it is meant to live. The story of Debrata and Ved and a lot more that will excite you to read it.

We all have heard about the Kauravas and the Pandavas but do we know who was the villian?? Shakuni or someone who is still unheard???

The story reveals everything that needs to be known. Who is the accursed God?? Who is the mighty power ??

Maybe the one you follow or maybe not!!

 To know more about the hidden saga, grab on your copy.

Coming to book the narration is very well done with the well developed plot nd story line. The best part was the writing style that engrossed me. The book is intriguing. The language used by the author is lucid. I began with 2 chapters but later I couldn't resist myself from reading the book in a go. 

The book is 365 pages long but the time spent on reading it is worth. You'll enjoy it. Mythology has a great effect when you read about it. And this one was one of the best reads I've ever read. 

The title is something that will make you think what this book could have but it has a lot to be discovered and it's amazing with a beautiful cover. 

I'd like to recommend this book to every reader.

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Review of "BECOMING"

Becoming 

by Michelle Obama 

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States
 
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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
 
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

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 I thought she did an really good job of showing us the human side of who she and Barack were. If a buddy of yours grew up to become the president or first spouse, and it was sort of a fairy tale, a book like this would show the underside, or the real side, of the process.

Just like Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, this book shows us how some Americans "make it" from the ground up, but that it's not easy. Making it is a quicksilver process, requiring such ingredients as intelligence, timing, hard work, luck, happenstance....it's scary how many things can impede the chances of good, smart kids. Michelle Obama chronicles how she managed to make it, and she deserved her good fortune, but she would be the first to tell you a lot of it wasn't up to her. Which makes you sad about all the kids left behind. Or let's be honest: all the kids who are murdered before they can fulfill their potential. Obama is frank with kids who're struggling against the odds, and in this as in so many other issues, she doesn't get down and helpless over the burdens. She encourages us to accept what is and work around it. I found that empowering.

Her description of meeting and getting to know, then falling in love with, Barack, is really interesting. It was NOT love at first sight! They became friends, and then sweethearts, and then, over time, deeply in love. We get to see what Barack is like--truly, that's the stellar aspect of this book, it's so candid! Michelle isn't afraid to complain and speak honestly; she struggles as a young adult and a working mother, then as a political spouse. You really see the sausage-works of political campaigns.

The book wasn't gripping, but it was interesting. I've always thought she was super-smart and clever, and that seems true, but when she mentions she's not overly introspective, I found that hard to believe. However, by the end of the book, I wondered if it was true, because she minimized some events in her life that would have been compelling had she gone deeper. She was the first / only black woman to do X, Y, and Z. I feel quite sure she ran into a hell of a lot more obstacles than she shares, and in that sense, she kind of minimizes her astronomical climb. How many kids from the hood get into Princeton and Harvard, and then succeed as well as she did? And when she got hired at the white-shoe law firm, what did that really feel like? Ah, well. A missed opportunity.

There is so much to like about this book, the little vignettes about life in the White House, for example. The policy issues were less interesting; the human issues more so. All in all, a worthwhile and enjoyable read.

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Review of "Attract your Soulmate"

Book: Attract your SOUL MATE: FRIENDSHIP- FUN- TAROT- DIVINE TIMING

By: Harshmeen Kaur

"A divine counterpart is someone who matches with your energies at all soul levels. For my millennial, someone who is a perfect match in terms of vibes, spiritually, on a higher level. For those who are new to the spiritual vocabulary, you will be learning many concepts and meanings; I am excited to share a whole new positive and full of love world with you".

The story is a short story that talks about life, and it's connection with universe, tarot and lots more. The book begins with author's life and her  first crush. The chapters are short and interesting. The story about author's relationship and how things move on. 

The chapters are well framed and the writing style of the author is praiseworthy. I loved the part where author talks about soulmate and tarots. 

Though it was a short read but it was really amazing. The language used by the author is easy to understand. The title "Attract your soulmate" is 100% appreciate with a beautiful cover that makes it a masterpiece.

I'd recommend this book to all. There's a lot you'll know after reading it!!

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Review of "A Tiny Reason To Live"

Book: A Tiny Reasons To Live

By: Shreyan Laha @shreyanlaha

The year is 4000. While the entire world is wiped out, ten people survive in outer space and are heading towards a significantly altered Neptune. The new Neptune is now a rock planet like Earth or Mars and it is also surprisingly populated. What awaits these ten space traveller? Know more in: a tiny reason to live.

First of all the title is quite intriguing. Title looks as if it is a self help book. But it isn't!!

Wait...

Just go through the blurb again...

It's a sci-fi book.

And the story is interesting and intriguing. The prologue itself was so intriguing. I loved the imagination the author put into the story. After few pages in the book i found there is mention of cryo-caskets. If u don't know what that is you must really read the book. 

The author has done a commendable work by maintaining the flow of the story. Without any doubt I can say that this book will never disappoint you. It's amazing and worth the time.

And to all those who love sci-fi.. this one is for you.

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Review of "Memorable Memoir"

Book: Memorable Memoir

By: Mrityunjay

@mrityunjaysinha256 

"Every single day empty spaces of my heart saws her path, few called me helpless and few called physcopath. Inspite of all these what I got in return was all her wrath."

Sometimes, We do not choose a path. The path chooses us to walk on. Destiny always sends a person who show us the right path. This is a narrative poem book where Viren Verma, a famous poet unfolds the journey of his love as well as career life.

The book, Memorable Memoir is a narrative poem book which revolves around the life of an author Viren Verma. 

The story begins with the failure of his life, that is, the JEE exam and the author amazingly explains the pain one feels when he experiences such failure and how parents' react to it. Then the story of his college the beginning part is about how college life as shown in reel and real life differs. The hostel scenes and lot more which are relatable to a student's life.

The author then expresses his love life and how he entered into the world of literature in an ecstatic way. 

I loved the rhymes and words are quite engaging. The title is appropriate with the cover that adds up to it's beauty.

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Review of "The Demons of Jaitraya"

Book: The Demons of Jaitraya

By: Shubira Prasad

The epics say, in the great War of Ramayana, a number of rakshasas escaped. They hid in the bowels of the Earth, in the water and in space and remained dormant for eons. In the 20th century of the Christian era, however, some of them reappeared in different forms to plague the Earth with Wars and illnesses. At the end of his war with Ravana, Rama had asked Hanuman to raise and train a contingent of warriors who would take birth multiple times on Earth, to contain the demons. Aishani and adheesh are two such warriors, blessed with divine weapons and powers to fight the world’s evils at present times. Read this exciting story to know who finally wins. The good or the evil? The demons of jaitraya is the first book of the trilogy of the war between demons and humans.

"The Demons of Jaitraya" is an epic saga which revolves around the live story of Aishani and Adheesh set against the backdrop of a magical and beautiful forest. The book has both the mythological tinge mixed with contemporary style. The plot of the book is well developed. The characters have a strong effect and maintain their part which adds up to it's beauty. 

The plot was very enjoyable and intriguing. One would read the story at a stretch as it's too intersting. I love Aishani's strong determination. The title of the book is 💯 appropriate. The cover has been designed in a beautiful style. 

The epic fantasy is overall an amazing read. Loved it. 

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Review of "K - The Last Warrior"

Book- K-The Last Warrior

By: Tarun Jolly

@tarun_jolly

Does this world works the same way as we think? Are we alone in this world? Is it that what we see is true or there is a great secret that has been hidden from us till today or everything was in front of us but We could not see it. Is there any reason behind everything that happens in this world? Is there any motive for everyone's life, is it really true that at the end everything gets well .This story seeks answers to such questions. The story begins with a group of people hidden in the forest escaping from someone and searching for their savior. Something had happened in this world, something that no one has ever imagined even in their worst nightmares. What is the secret from which all these people are running away? A girl named Monica is taking all these people towards an unknown destination, towards the destination where Shivaye had told her to go after all this will start. What exactly has begun, what kind of dark secret has appeared before the world, because of which everyone is running away to escape Get ready to witness the biggest story of this era, Get ready to know all the hidden secrets, Get ready to enjoy the journey of “K” fill with romance, action and mysteries.

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The book is full of mystery. The mystery of K!!!

Who is K?

This question that will hit you when you read it. The constant engrossing plot made me read this book in a single stretch as I was wondering what next. 

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The author has written a beautiful book with every element arranged in a proper manner. The book title, the cover, the plot everything is up to the mark.

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The books which keep a reader's mind are always the best.

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The language used by the author is lucid.

With proper vocabulary.

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The setting of the book from beginning to end was beautifully done.

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Overall a great and enjoyable read.

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I'll recommend this book to all my readers.

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Review of "The Blockbuster Health Vol 2"

The Blockbuster Health Vol 2

By Dr Sharad Kulkarni

@dr_sharad_kulkarni 

The author has done an incredible work. His book is a guide to everyone out there who is willing to live a happy life. 

Lifestyle has a great effect on our health and it can lead to major diseases if it's not well maintained. 

The book highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle. Our eating habits, our sleeping routine and our digital involvement. 

Most of us are night owls but that is what his our health the most. Early to bed and early to rise are the ones to have a stronger immune system. Our digital detoxification is quite important as it effects are nervous system our thinking ability and more. We need to be more involved in outer world rather than social media as it increases the rate of depression, lonliness and confidence. 

The author has done a great research and the book is of great help for many. 

The words used are easy to understand and the title is 100% appropriate. The blockbuster health is for those who want to achieve it

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The Review of Ikigai

 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Book by Albert Liebermann and Hector Garcia

Genre: Self Help Book

Ikigai (生き甲斐) (pronounced [ikiɡai]) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being".

It gives you a reason to get up in the morning. Enjoying in your work, loving what you do, giving meaning to your existence. Combined with healthy eating and a nice living environment, your 'ikigai' is an important ingredient for healthy ageing.

“Our intuition and curiosity are very powerful internal compasses to help us connect with our ikigai,” Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles write.

 

The book does a decent job of relating the concept of Ikigai to modern day psychology (with Frankl's Logotherapy from Man's Search for Meaning among others) and a few scientific references in a simple manner. It talks about how purpose plays an important role in a man's life and the different ways in which it manifests itself. It also tackles some ways to 'find your flow' and ensure that what you do receives 100% of your attention and that you enjoy whatever you are creating.

The book also discusses certain other Japanese concepts like takumi (specialized workers) and moai (connections with community or friend-circle). The brief discussions have the benefit of being to the point and simple but also pose the risk of trivializing them into regular self-help advice. The book also delves into Japanese perspectives on living life and persevering without getting caught up in artificially-created urgency. But again, maybe the authors wished for the readers to research more or meditate more on the content given the concise treatment of the same.

Ikigai is about feeling your work makes a difference in people’s lives

 

The chapters on diet and exercises have more details and thus, may be more useful. Certain foods are dealt with in greater detail as is the concept of 'hara hachi bu' wherein one eats only 80% of what would actually assuage his hunger. The chapter on exercises includes illustrations and steps. While they may suffice for some of the purposes mentioned in the book - the philosophy behind them, progressive increments and other essential details are missing or insufficient.

I was interested in the concept of Ikigai and wanted to read more about it. Despite being well-written and presenting modern applications, the book did not fulfill my requirements at all. Some of the condensed content made me think that the extended research, including on-site interviews, done by the authors for writing this book was clearly lost in translation or presentation in certain parts.

The hardcover is pretty and soothing with its matte texture. Inner pages are smooth and heavy with a cream tinge. The font size is good. The spine as well as pages hold up well. Overall, the book is quite light and sturdy. 

 

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Review of "Madhuleena"

Book: Madhuleena

By: Dr. Govind Sharma

Set in the fictional town of Rajapur, this is a unique unputdownable read.

The more desperate the situation in life, the more one wants an escape into fantasy. Call it a desire of the moth for the star, or the longing of a tormented soul for the drop of honey. Aakash, a bank theft accused, is so smitten by the ravishing beauty of Madhuleena that he forgets that he has to run away from the law. Meanwhile, the police officials get over-worked investigating the complaints that some rich and influential persons are honey-trapped by young and ambitious girls.

The book is full of twists and turns. Beginning from suspense with suspense throughout, the book held me stuck with it!!

The story begins with Aakash being accused of theft. His life wasn't easy since the beginning and then how he meets Madhuleena.

The story has a lot of stories embedded in it. Madhuleena's, Akash's, the doctor's and many.

The book is well paced with such a beautiful and intriguing storyline that kept me engrossed in it.

The chapters are well set with no lapses and a beautiful plot.

The language used is easy to understand.

The cover and title are 💯 appropriate.

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Review of"The Blockbuster Health"

Book: The Blockbuster Health

By: Dr. Sharad Kulkarni

Ever thought why you get ill so frequently???

Or what is it that makes you tired so soon??

Do you feel that you are not energetic?

If yes, then this book this for you.

This book is an ultimate guide towards a healthy life.

It has all essential dietary plans for a good mind and heart.

If you want to know what your body needs -> the essential nutrients then the first chapter is your answer.

If you think what is it that can help you curr your disease then the 6th chapter - Disease - Specific Diet is for you. 

And so on the list will not end so will the answers too.

This books has all what you need to know about your food and health.

The book is written in simple language so that each one of us can learn about it. 

The book is overall a must read for the moms who are looking for  a healthy life of their family, for all the kids who want to have a happy life ahead  and for all the oldies who wish to stay healthy.

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Very informative book.

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