Book Review – The Last Green Valley
An amazing true life story about the Martels finding their Green Valley in Montana, US. They survive the Long Trek, Stalin’s rule, and WWII.
Fiction
Book Review – The Ink Black Heart
I finished reading The Ink Black Heart, a Robert Galbraith novel just now. Its as always gripping and a very current plot. All about online bullying and games.
Book Review – Battle of Vathapi, Nandi’s Charge
A short review of the book Battle of Vathapi, Nandi’s Charge, by my batchmate and dear friend Dr. Arun Krishnan. Not giving away the plot !
Book Review – Blue Moon, a Jack Reacher novel
The plot involves the a nerd who destroys lives when his dot com goes bust. Jack Reacher has Russians, Ukrainians & Albanians against him !
Book Review – Mission Shengzhan
Mission Shengzhan is a topical novel set in the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic. Walks us through China’s deep state & its scary ambitions.
Book Review – Sutradhar
Sutradhar is a collection of short stories that form “an ode to Bharat’s eternal glory”. Historical events viewed through the cultural prism.
Book Review and Author Discovery – Aavarana by S L Bhyrappa
In Aavarana Sri Bhyrappa has woven history, current affairs, religion and emotions so beautifully and vividly that you simply watch things unfold.
Book Review – Troubled Blood
Troubled Blood made me miss 3 important phone calls and delayed an update report. Thats how engrossing it is. Do read it !!
Book Review – Red Shark
Do read the Red Shark, a psychological thriller loosely based on Blue Whale. Its truly well researched and beautifully written.
Book Review – Pachinko
A must read !! If not for the story which is compelling, one should read it for understanding the Japanese and Korean culture.