Wednesday 10 October 2018

Book Review- Sniper's Eye by Mainak Dhar

Book Title-
Book Name- Sniper's Eye
Author- Mainak Dhar
Genre- Fiction
Format- Kindle Edition
Pages- 288 pages

Blurb- I was out on a date. Everything was perfect… Till that shot… a high-calibre one, no apparent sound. And, the man in front of me fell. A rifle with a suppressor? A sniper in the middle of a Mumbai mall? As the body count mounted, I was soon sucked deeper into the chaos unleashed by that shot. To survive and save those whom I care about, I have to become the man I left behind. I have no choice but to tap into a bloody past that has put me on the terror kill list. I may also have no option but to join hands with the sniper terrorising Mumbai. The problem is that the man has sworn to kill me. In a world where the young and poor kill and die in conflicts started by the old and rich, I and my unlikely companion finally discover the thin line that separates a mere killer from a hero. This is our story…

Review- Sniper's Eye by Mainak Dhar is Thriller Fiction novel and honestly I loved every page of it.

Book is surely interesting and well written and serves us an engaging storyline and well planned plot.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and creates curiosity about it. Cover is alluring and appropriate. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers to pick up the book. Overall First Impression of this book demands attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used by Mr. Dhar is simple yet attractive. Narrating style is commendable and author ends each chapter at such point that readers are forced to turn page after page.

Characterization- Mr. Dhar skillfully writes about his characters and readers can feel the emotion of characters and story through his words. Each character is justified properly.

Storyline and Plot- Plot is unique with detailed description of each and every situation which glue readers with the story. As said earlier, story is slow paced until first half which can turn off readers. After second half story picks the pace and readers enjoy every page filled with mystery, suspense and excitement to reveal the truth.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 3.5/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 4/5

Final Rating- 4/5

Book Review- The Alpha Yeti by SUM

Book Details-
Book Name- The Alpha Yeti
Author- SUM
Genre- Fiction
Publication- AuthorHouse
Pages- 215 pages

Blurb- Every tribal land has its own tribulations and the Kasis were way beyond any hope or help, for what they were undergoing was terrifyingly unspeakable. It wasnt any myth or taboo. This one was true. The One God was as real as the White Giants. But, all the suffering and trepidation came from the impossibly aggressive Grey Giants. They were a deformity: a fallen imprecation on the Kasis. Somehow, a sensible Bhirendi, the elderly last of the Kasis, addresses the tragedy and rushes his people into the underground chambers of Ravaial before they are forced to face the wrath of the monstrosities that lately have begun to roll down from the White Mountain. With the situation only getting worse by the moment, the tribes hire a pack of ace hunters from the West. But, one of them freaks out and abducts the daughter of an estranged but once-upon-a-time famous hunter to only earn his ire. The hunters are drawn together into a strangely unwelcome land of doom with their fates sealed under the White Mountain. They soon realise that time is all they have left in the entire world when the Grey Giants begin their vicious play. SUM brings to you, The Alpha Yeti!

Review- The Alpha Yeti is the fantasy thriller novel by SUM and is enthralling story.

Book Cover and Title- Book Cover is beautiful. I loved the use of black and red colour to signify Yama. Book title is interestingly confusing in positive way. Overall Book Title and Cover are catchy and demands the attention of reader.

Language- Language is lucid. Font used for chapters is too cursive. Narration of the book is commendable and hooks the reader with the story.

Storyline and Plot- Storyline and plot is beautifully planned. Twists and turns in the book makes it un-put-downable. There were minor loopholes with the storyline but does not affect the suspense and mystery. Characters were justified properly.

Story is fast paced in some and slow paced in some chapters. Typing mistakes should be considered in 2nd edition of the book.

Ratings-

Book Cover and Title- 3/5
Language- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Overall rating- 3.5/5

Book Review- Satrangi Syaahi by Surendra Kumar Gupta and Neha Jindal

Book Title-
Book Name- Satrangi Syahi
Author- Surendra Kumar Gupta and Neha Jindal
Genre- Poetry
Publication- Notion Press
Pages- 86

Blurb- As the rainbow deck up the sky with its beautiful mesmerizing colours, in the same way a human heart is an enchanting canvas of colourful emotions. The stark red paints love and passion, blue the gloom, the bubbly pink immerses you in the carefree memories of childhood and white depicts the gravity of mood. Satrangi Syaahi is one such collection of beautiful Hindi poetry that captures vivid emotions of human heart and takes you on a beautiful journey, Life. This collection of poetry is a reflection of emotions of two authors Surendra Kumar Gupta and his daughter, Neha Jindal (author of Phases of Moon). Experience the colours of life through this emotional web of words.

Review- Satrangi Syaahi is a hindi poetry book co-authored by Surendra Gupta and Neha Jindal.

Book Cover is colourful, relaxing, vivid just like the poems and goes well with the title and content. Book Title is appropriate with the content and further compliments the cover.

Content is divided into 5 diffrent parts. These are

1. Vyang- Poems about Politics and society are giving in this section. I loved the satirical take on different aspects of society and politics.
2. Bundelkhand Ke Gaurav- This section talks about Heroes of Bundelkhand
3. Deshprem- This section speaks about Patrioism and Nation.
4. Bhav Bhini- This is my favorite section and it talks about emotions, love and it's phases and it really does touch the pulse of your emotions.
5. Channikaaye- This sections contains short verses.

Altogether, this book is as colourful as it's cover and it hits the chord.

Read this book if you're hindi poetry. It will put smile on your face.

Book Review- Faiths Eternal Sunshine by Aashish Gupta

Book Title-
Book Name- Faiths Eternal Sunshine
Author- Aashish Gupta
Genre- Fiction
Format- Kindle
Pages- 175 pages

Blurb-
Manjiri, a devout atheist, is meeting her friend Manu after 20 years. Their conversation soon turns into an argument over God's existence, and its nature. What seemed to be a harmless debate becomes Manjiri's worst nightmare when she is trapped by Manu in a cell. Are Manu's intentions malign or is this some weird test of faith? Take a seat, buckle your belt, as you set yourself on the world's most claustrophobic, yet enlightening, journey of Manjiri. Be prepared to see life in a radically different way with this bold, edge of the seat thriller.

Review- Faith's Eternal Sunshine by Aashish Gupta is Thriller Fiction novel where author serves dark, intriguing story.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and creates curiosity about it. Cover is alluring and appropriate. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers to pick up the book. Overall First Impression of this book demands attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used by Mr. Gupta is simple yet attractive. Narrating style is commendable and author made sure I'll turn page after page because of the smooth narration.

Theme- Theme of this book is strictly thriller and dark. Although it also serves us Suspense, and other elements. I liked the way author directly came to the main point without wasting time.

Characterization- Mr. Gupta skillfully writes about his characters and readers can feel the emotions of Manjiri and story through his words. However book felt too short for proper character development.

Storyline and Plot- Plot is unique with detailed description of each and every situation which glue readers with the story. As said earlier, story picks the pace from the first page and readers enjoy every page filled with mystery, suspense and excitement to get onto next twist and finally suitable climax for the twisted ride of a book.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Final Rating- 3.5/5

Book Review- Walk Out Of Your Head by Haqiqat Ali

Book Title-
Book Name- Walk Out Of Your Head
Author- Haqiqat Ali
Genre- Self Help
Format- Kindle Edition
Pages- 133 pages

Blurb-
Let me tell you a thing!
You can stick to alkaline water.
You can hit the gym six days a week, for years.
You can stick to all the veganism in the world.
You can calculate nutrients intake and take supplements for your body.
But if you don't take care of the chaos going on in your head, you are still unhealthy!
You may be the smartest living animal,< but if you overthink, you will get your mind cluttered.
And if you do not de-clutter it, you will start living in your head, contemplate your thoughts over and over again, and take no decisions, no action!
Don't do that, be the smartest animal...

WALK OUT OF YOUR HEAD

Review-  Walk Out Of Your Head is a  Self-Help Non-fiction book by Haqiqat Ali. For overthinkers like me, this book will surely help you.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is appropriate with the content. However, Cover could be made more attractive.

Blurb is crisp and fine.

Language and Writing Style- Language used in the book is lucid and easy to comprehend. Writing style of author is simple and easy to follow.

Content- I loved my time reading this book. Unlike other self help book, this book felt special as author has given real life relatable issues and situations for us to relate with the content.

The book surely helps you. I loved the way how author gave little examples to simplify the lessons. Reading this book was a soothing and nice experience.

Over all, Walk Out Of Your Head is a good self help book which guides us about several things about yourself and motivates you.

I would recommend this book to the readers who enjoy self help books.

Book Review- I Lost My Soul by Ved Nishad

Book Details-
Book Name- I Lost My Soul
Author- Ved Nishad
Genre- Fiction
Format- Kindle
Pages- 322 pages

Blurb- Dev tried to get back his love,

It was not love, indeed it was his life

Dev tried to get back his love. It was not love, it was his life.

Love! Yes, it’s an amazing feeling, it’s strange. Let us understand this love. It is Dev’s love story.

Let’s enter his world of love. Let’s get imbued with the gusty breeze of his love. Let us feel it. It’s rare, it’s true and it’s immortal.

Dev, a frenzy lover who reaches to a culmination state of love and lost everything. He treaded the path of love to achieve the unexpected majesty in the rocky soil of misfortune……

Review- I Lost My Soul is a brilliant novel by Ved Nishad where author serves us not only a romantic fiction but also a kind of story which makes readers feel the characters. Kudos to the author for this brilliant novel.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is suitable with content as it is a romantic fiction. Book cover is beautiful and catches attention of readers. Blurb is interesting and hints us about the content. Overall First Impression of book is good and catches attention of the readers.

Language and Narration- Language of this book is simple and easily understandable. Narration is decent and easy going. 
All the characters in the book are defined amazingly. I loved how beautifully characters were growing simultaneously with the story.

Storyline and Plot- Talking about Storyline and Plot i must say that this book is unputdownable. All the scenes are described with utmost care that makes this story even more realistic. Story flows smoothly with enough pace to hold attention of the readers. Plot is strong with twists and turns and totally unexpected climax.

Author has amazing skill to describe all sort of emotions in few words. Also this story not only entertain you but also teaches few important life lesson.


Final Rating- 5/5

Overall, I Lost My Soul is one of the few romantic fictions by an Indian author which touches your heart. A Must Read book for all the romance lovers.