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.
Fiction
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.
Story Review – You have arrived at your Destination
A short story of 45 pages written by Amor Towles of “A Gentleman in Moscow” fame. Genetic manipulation as a way of life ? Yes/No?