Shadow of Life

It was a strange book but had a good story. The ending looked abrupt to me, not like leaving you in the middle of nowhere but more of giving you expectations to have more eventually yet ended up bland. Perhaps the meaning or rationale is left with the readers. I had a fair idea that what would happen in the end, but despite that, something was missing. The story revolves around Lennie and George, who are inseparable. George is intelligent, Lennie is dumb. George has the mind, Lennie has strength. Their equation is fascinating as they keep looking out for each other for their own needs and desires. You might feel they are doing it out of an obligation, but then you won't feel the same after a while. It is just like you do things which you despise for the people who are close to you. Such things make little sense to outsiders, but your inner circle can correctly guess your intentions. Also, the title didn't make sense to me. I was trying to relate it with the incidents in the boo...

It is an actual story of a refugee family, who landed in the US on the day when Donald Trump won the election. It shows the life of people who come from other countries in the hope of living a better life, but end up having a difficult one where they struggle with the new place and new policies. Their life was horrible where they were living earlier because nobody would leave their own country just like that unless they have a life threat. But coming to a new place comes with its own set of solutions and problems. People who are resident of the said country might feel that refugees are taking up their rightful space, but one should not forget that they had no other option and one should be compassionate enough to help them whenever needed. We only see the privileges they are getting and overlook the hardship. Here, the family came from Jordan and they were grateful for the house they were provided. But they have to become self-independent in 4 months, which isn't a simple task beca...

Shall I call it beautiful or ugly? Distressing or comforting? I’m unable to put a finger at one emotion because it takes you through a journey of emotions where at one moment you feel cheerful after a while, you become confused, then stand in awe of the beauty of human conscience. It is not an easy read. It will pinch your nerves and will make you breathless; choke you so that you become lifeless but leave an iota of hope to move forward. Susan, the protagonist, is an Iranian woman who lives in Erbil and is a casualty case in the face of war. Why do I say that? Because the life of a woman in middle East war zone areas means nothing. They treat women like slaves, and it is their fault that they are born as a woman. She is a part of a caravan where strangers become acquaintance on whom you depend for your life. Not everyone will be pleasant and empathetic, but some might teach you how to be kind. This book evokes emotions will full force and shuts them up with equal measure. I took a...

  The story revolves around two sisters: Mary and Constance. They live in a house where nobody visits, and they hoard food items as if many people live in the house, but they are only three. The protagonist is Mary Katherine, and it’s hard to form an opinion about her. Most of the time, I liked her and conformed with her thinking, but as I read further something didn’t feel right. Yet, I could not put my finger on it. In the book, there were many instances where you wanted to make things right, but by the end, you questioned your choices. Despite knowing the suspense, you want more from the story and don’t want to stop there. From the beginning, the characters were eccentric, which resulted in a love-hate relationship with them. I like the way the story is shaped, as it keeps you on your toes. Also, the ending felt abstract as it leaves the reader a lot to ponder upon things. I didn’t know that it is gothic fiction. But after reading a few pages, I understood it has a dark theme....

It's the last book in the time traveller series. I have enjoyed the previous two books and this one too is at par. A few new characters were brought forward this time, which made the story interesting; on one hand, nobody can find Tej and on the other hand, an AI is on its way to destroy the world. After a while, Tej comes backs to earth and this time he has become more powerful and knows how to control his powers efficiently. The characters are well built, and I loved how Tej's character has grown until now. The story building is too good as it keeps you hooked and you wouldn't want to put it down until you reach the end. The time-travelling experience is quite amazing and looks seamless. Generally, I don't read mythology but in it, there is a perfect blend of sci-fi and mythology which makes it more fascinating. This book can be read in one go, and people who love sci-fi and want to explore something new and exciting should go for it. I would like to thank the author ...

It is a sequel to The Exact Opposite of Okay. This book is full of humour, and you will instantly start liking the protagonist. I saw characters growing in their thought process from the previous book to this. Betty, the grandmother, is my favourite character. She is quirky, weird, modern, and classy. The theme revolves around slut-shaming and revenge porn wherein someone uploads your nude on social media to get back at you to take revenge. This book talks about friendships and relations. How sometimes your one step makes everything so twisted and dark that it becomes hard to come out of it? How that makes it difficult for you to get back to your old self because you cannot undo what has been done? You need to assess the person's intent, even if they are the closest once you have been. If you sense malice, you need to stay away from them despite your history because self-respect should come above everything else. There is always a cause behind everything, but sometimes people turn ...

It's a story in the form of poetry that talks about a Queen, who is kind, smart and daring, but her life changes as soon as she gets married. I really liked the theme of the book and the subject it touches upon as it talks about the struggle of women. If you take the theme and compare it with any other female, it will look so familiar that you would agree to every aspect. Once you will start, you will take a break only after you have completed it. Even then, it will make you wanting more. I would recommend it to people who like reading fantasy, poetry and fairytales. I would like to thank the author for providing the ebook. Rating - 3.5/5 Genre - Poetry