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Category Archives: Constructive Criticism: Book reviews

Book Reviews – Anybody can criticize; but Constructive criticism is an arrow well-targeted at bettering the author.

Book review: Kamin’s Daughter

16 Monday Sep 2024

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Tagline: A movie adaptation can bring about the impossible combo of Kangana-Karan; and gift them both National Awards.

Review: A happening career and a happy marriage – until Koena discovers dark secrets about husband Shom. Sent on a dangerous mission she uncovers that her own life nurtures even darker secrets.
Koena is battling childhood trauma, is worshipped by an awed junior, she’s hip, chic and every inch a modern woman – as proved by gallons of black coffee, bouts of migraines and of course – psychotherapist sessions. Who else but Ranaut?
On a lighter vein, the story sometimes echoes Hamari family Naxali family. Who else but Johar?
Shom’s culinary skills and ‘shona-honey’ epithets notwithstanding, he gives scary vibes. Overall, the writing is snappy, cool, and pithy. The topic is relevant and deeply researched.
Cons: Shom’s volte face and Koena’s major decisions towards the climax seem out of sync with the rest of the novel

Book review: Popcorn Tales

08 Sunday Sep 2024

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Author: Bhavna Jagnani

Genre: short stories/fantasy/adolescence

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6828819117

Review: Crackling and irresistible – much like popcorn, this bouquet of short stories are slotted for 10-18 years, but can be savoured by anyone young at heart.
A pizza that is delivered from a non-existent pizzeria, a girl who can predict the future, a giant who saves good humans, a mysterious briefcase, a town clock that hypnotizes humans – Bhavna creates a magical world for each tale, sucking in the reader into her fantasy.
Microwave a pack of popcorn and enjoy!

Page: 146

book review- Letters to my Mother

19 Friday Jul 2024

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Expect the unexpected

Remember the russian doll – or dolls, each cracking open to reveal another doll embedded within? That’s this book – 4 generations of daughters intertwined in raw emotions. Unfazed, zesty, lusty and fiercely individual women who dare to err and admit it.

I had to read the cover inscription twice. I thought it said, ‘I hope you forgive me’. But on closer inspection it says quite the opposite- so the cover is a perfect harbinger of what lies inside.

Meera hates her mom, to the extent of shunning her even in death. A gift left behind unravels letter from her Mom and Grandmom which pique her interest as she relives their lives in the older India, lives their choices, their mistakes, their loves, their bitter quibbles, their drastic steps – until life comes a full circle and lands her at grandma’s doorstep.

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/9393757038/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_in-21&linkCode=as2&camp=3626&creative=24790
Author: Vikkas Pareek

Pages: 312

Genre: Fiction, Memoirs

Book review: Medicos – a battle for survival

09 Thursday Nov 2023

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Author: Dr Nachiket Vyas

Genre: medical drama, contemporary fiction

Storyline: Nitty gritties of every medical student encapsulated

Pros: I related thoroughly with every word. Could smell the toxic fumes of formalin, visualise the trepid white coats peering over Kalu the cadaver (I remember mine was coined Harry!) and feel the 275 kg Grey’s volume. The palpitations of being a successful entrant, the terror of hostel tyrants, the voluminous syllabus that saps the brain and drains energy, the stinking aprons, the ubiquitous stetho parading like a garland or coiled like a serpent around the neck; and of course, the dread that every disease you read has already attacked your system.
Nachiket makes doctors waltz into the amygdala (read – memories). Non medicos who envied the glittering tip of iceberg will finally appreciate and apprehend the toil underlying it. Interwoven are also the love-hate relations, the eternal friendships and tender family moments welling up between its 5 protagonists. Humor (artificial insemination!) bursts through to relieve the stressful moments.

Cons: Bit high priced.

Pages: 352

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Book review: Diamonds and Stones, an unlikely story

30 Sunday Jul 2023

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Author: Navreet Sran

Pages: 202

Whirlpool of life and emotions

Picturize a luxury yatch cruising along scenic waters before a tornado smashes into it… and therein begins survival. Navreet Sran’s ‘Diamonds and Stones’ beguiles the reader into guessing whether the plot involves a corporate slugfest, or an Indian bride propelled into NRI world or bitchy boss Namita’s murder. Instead, it veers abruptly into unexpected terrains – both emotional and geographic. Ambitious and dreamer Meera’s life goes topsy turvy once she is kidnapped.

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