Minuscules- When less is more…..

Writer: Priyanka Bhatt

Format: Kindle Edition

File Size: 683 KB

Publisher: Notion Press; 1 edition (2018)

Language: English

Minuscules is one book that a reader can vouch for , reading this will  leave you delighted thank you @hbb for this review copy and @priyankabhatt for some dope writing. This book is exhuming and will restore your faith in poetry and beautiful writing. Book is engaging and manage to finish reading it in a single stretch of 2 hours. This book is unputdownable, reading miniscule was an enthralling experience. There is something in it for every kind of reader. The verses are short yet they speak your thoughts. The verses and poems of miniscule is like a rainbow it is poignant and have touched almost all the aspect of human emotions. Book left me agape reading it was supple and with every page I felt content. Miniscule is a trove of acrid emotion and reflects quintessential work put in by Priyanka. The mini tales are worthy enough to be turned into mini standalone movies. I end this review by 2 verses from the book read and ponder.

“Art is a natural way of healing, it gives us the key to freedom. Where we like birds, can travel far without any constraints. I have always believed that anyform of art brings joy, it carries an essence of beauty”

“He drank the most expensive wine,

Climbed the steepest mountain,

Swam the deepest ocean,

Visited the remotest place,

The prisoner experienced everything in confinement,

Who said books are boring”

https://www.amazon.in/Minuscules-when-less-Priyanka-Bhatt-ebook/dp/B07H5MMMML/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1542313358&sr=8-1

We Never Know

We Never Know

Writer: Bhumika Monani

Format: Kindle Edition

File Size: 2851 KB

Print Length: 145 pages

Publisher: Half Baked Beans (26 August 2018)

Language: English

Bhumika has diligently written her debut novel We Never Know, this in beginning seem to be a regular college story of ups and down but with Bhumika being a raconteur have beautifully narrated a tale in gusty manner. The characters and plot are realistic their persona makes them likeable and one can easily relate to them. Jigisha and Sushant‘s characters are not only adorable, realistic yet their struggle for survival will make you love them. I strongly believe one story can be told in numerous ways similarly Bhumika’s choice of character and narration is persuasive and segregates this from other college tale. We Never Know is a trove and the story telling is nimble, reading it was brisk and entertaining. The language is simple though some mistakes are prevalent yet leaves a profound aftereffect.

The story primarily revolves around Jigisha Sushant and Nikhil, Jigisha a literature major’s first day in college from Ajmer to a prestigious college where she encounters odd behavior of a group of popular students. These students mend their ways and influence the decision of college administration. Jigisha and Sushant elude these brats and make up a great team. The demeanor figure of influential kids make Jigisha and Sushant earn friends. The chapters are fun reading and easy to go through.

Cover: 3/5

Overall: 3/5

https://www.amazon.in/We-Never-Know-Bhumika-Monani-ebook/dp/B07GVR1Y7C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539011179&sr=8-1&keywords=we+never+know

Twenty-Three:

Collection of short stories

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Notion Press 1^st edition 2017

Language: English

Writer: Bikramjit Sen

This is debut novel of Bikramjit Sen, A 21-year-old lad who has envied the rich values and cultural heritage of the city of joy Kolkata. His narration of stories is simple yet leaves a profound impact on the readers. The book comprises of 23 stories all vivid in nature scope and yet eloquent. They all belong to different genre and vastly covers different phases of character and life in general. Bikram’s storytelling leaves you in awe as some stories are humorous while some will grip you with grief and pain. The stories deal with philosophical mythological religious and few representing different personalities. His style of storytelling is supple and reminds you of folklore being told by grandparents. The language is simple yet eloquent, the anecdote leaves you wondering and pondering. These are small stories yet vastly any one of them could have been a full-blown story with standalone story as the characterization is strong and the storyline being rich. His influence of childhood regional tale and inquisitiveness can be seen oozing out from the stories. The essence of his thoughts can be identified by various dream narratives he has penned down as stories. His stories profoundly acknowledge the power of supreme, supernatural and one’s inner self and he has beautifully managed to craft stories out of such fragile topics.

Unleash, Raghu and his laptop are my favorite from the lot as both the story are some what similar yet there ends are opposite.

Great storytelling

Amazing cover

4/5

https://www.amazon.in/Twenty-Three-Collection-short-stories/dp/1948321254/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538059866&sr=8-1&keywords=twenty+three

ZIDD

Paperback: 162 pages

Publisher: Half Baked Beans (15 August 2018)

Language: English

Writer: Hetansh Desai.

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away- William Shakespeare.

     Writer: Zidd means being Stubborn, the title aptly matches the storyline. Adamant to achieve aspire and love. Zidd is Hetansh Desai’s debut novel and boy he has perfectly book depicting love friendship and ambitions. This book is a fun read the story line is different than the regular love stories and the character drafting id eloquent. The traits the character possesses is peculiar and interesting. The subject is well researched and Hetansh education comes handy, if you are observant and keen to learn the book leaves you with some great business concept that can be easily come handy in real time situation. The character of Vihaan and Parth are poles apart yet the writer manages a beautiful friendship brewing amongst then. Hetansh’s storytelling is quirky and supple and he diligently takes care of the plot. There are no loose ends and humor is supple yet prominent. It is commendable how writer shows the importance of alternative studies. Would recommend people to read and will root for Hwtansh’s second book as well.

Story: The story starts on a promising note a train travel and a business discussion and it was here when Vihaan’s stroke with business began. 2 Different stories ply on same time parallel at different places in Guju land and later they tactfully unite as one and moved in union as if they were always meant so. Vihaan and Parth our protagonists are two vastly opposite heroes but their dreams help forges an undying friendship. Vihaan is rebellious talented yet lacked dedication until Raina comes into his life. Parth is a trailblazer hard worker and dedicated and he lacks resources and qualification. Raina is beautiful and enchanting yet she lacks conviction and surety if life. Her persona made Vihaan fell for her while it is here the actual story begins. The change of tides makes Vihaan dedicated and ambitious in making Raina realize what she has lost. The it is the hoarding that takes us on a roller coaster of a ride. The journey is humorous tactful and some great business strategy and ideas.

4 star

https://www.amazon.in/ZIDD-Hetansh-Desai/dp/B07GJLW5LH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1537358571&sr=8-2

ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM by Suraj Laxminarayanan

Writer: Suraj’s love for crime and mystery thrillers can easily be identified by the quality of work he has put in his debut novel and yes, this book is mammoth. This book is well contrived and convoluted with diligence. Minute details were left by the writer all along the story and at the end beautifully ties all the loose ends. Suraj has been eloquent in story telling and gradually the story edifices to a grandeur prospect. Characters are well contrived and are persuasive, even the characters used for infinitesimal part justifies their role in the story. The background of the characters makes the story more prominent. The array of vivid characters is intricate yet they all fit in exemplary well. Suraj’s storytelling is supple and narration is realistic. I fell in love with the book right from the first chapter where a busy Chennai Street was depicted and Nari carried out his heist with ease. It requires some mantle to write a 598 page describing events on the course of 4 days but primarily focuses on a single day of robbery. The detailing is similar to that of Dan Brown and Suraj needs to be credited. I was intrigued by this book because of detailing plot twists and characterization. This book can easily be made into a movie or serial. Elephants in the room is quintessential work.

Story: A group of naïve teen age boys plan a bank robbery to come out of there woes, every one citing their own problems and their association with the bank some way or the other. These guys are broke famished and ill equipped yet they had a plan that could work. In order to make their plan work they planned small heist and theft to gather resources to complete their job. The day finally arrived and they headed to the bank to complete the job where they were confronted by an adversary gang different in their approach well equipped and seems a better plan but the timing being same. To there surprise the scene got weirder and complicated with introduction of a terrorist group ready to take the entire bank hostage and make illicit demands to the government and strike with a sinister plan in mind. The odds favor different gangs with plot changes and a truce between two gangs make it more interesting. The book takes its reader to and thrilling narration of events, Elephants in the room is an interesting and captivating read.

Kudos to Suraj for good work, 5/5 deserving stars. Only the cover could have been for appealing

BATMAN’S GUIDE TO LIFE

Writer: Chetan Soni

Format: Kindle Edition

File Size: 2619 KB

Print Length: 91 pages

Publisher: Half Baked Beans (8 August 2018)

Sold by: Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited

Language: English

This book is a trove and represents some quintessential work. Narration is what makes a book different and Chetan has managed to put words to difficult darker aspect of human life. His quirkiness leaves you laughing and later you would end up pondering to its deeper meaning. This book is an assortment of quotes and a short story. The quotes seem to be impromptu but they beautifully recounter phases of one’s life. The quotes are realistic and you can easily use them as your Facebook status. The preface of this book is its best part sugar coated with humor and delight. An alluring short love story marks the end of the book. The long short story of Kabir and Sonia leaves you wanting for more.

My favorite quote- A buried man dies at 27, He is just buried at 72.

And Chetan matches the witt of Sheldon Cooper when it comes to sarcasm. Kudos to humorous writing.

“What do you seek? Sarcasm O Lord”

The Surrogate Lies

Paperback: 242 pages

Publisher: Half Baked Beans (15 November 2017)

Language: English

Writer: Shantanu Munshi

Writer- well the writer Shantanu Munshi has fascinated me with his way of storytelling. As the story progresses the intricate and complicated the plot becomes which clearly reflects how well contrived the story is. Gradually the plot characters and twists seem appropriate and they converge in the end to solve the big zig-saw puzzle Shantanu weaved for the readers. The grandeur of story reflects some diligent work and tenacity Shantanu put in as a writer. The story never let readers get bored as it is humor dipped to its core. What made me worried was introduction of new characters very often but writer who happens to be a master storyteller never loose grip on the characters and none of the characters go hay wire I was agape with his writing skills and proficiency of language.

Kudos Shantanu keep up the good work looking forward for you next book.

Story: A story that is quirky and takes you to an odyssey. The description is realistic and the details describing an incident or situation reflects some eloquent work. Reading chapters with encounter in Mumbai local or the one describing famous Mumbai rains or the narration of Gir forest reserve is an enthralling experience. The story takes us on a road trip with odd and bizarre fellow passengers. The main characters of the story are Paul- the writer, Raj- the driver, Ben- the mysterious hitchhiker and Hazare- a persuasive insane unrealistic and delusional persona. The takes us on a journey from Mumbai to Gir forest reserve and as the journey progresses the plot changes and with every new character introduced the story becomes more intriguing. The road trip is eloquently narrated. The story is so supple and alluring description of forest reserve hill and safari is beautifully penned and larger than life character makes it more interesting. This particular story has all from resurrection to witch hunting to tranquility of forest to a mysterious philanthropist to gangs. Each and every character penned is significant and plays their part while making story pragmatic. The story has no loose ends what so ever and our heroes outwit every dire situation they encounter.

Worth a read 4/5 star !!!!!

https://www.amazon.in/Surrogate-Lies-Shantanu-Munshi/dp/938431577X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533568266&sr=8-1&keywords=the+surrogate+lies