Book Review: Loves Lost by Sourabh Mukherjee

Book Details-

Book Name- Loves Lost

Author- Sourabh Mukherjee

Genre- Romantic Fiction

Edition- Kindle e-book

Blurb- A teenager in a quaint Kolkata neighbourhood falls in love with a girl who gets off her school bus every afternoon near his house and nurtures his love as the years pass by. A young entrepreneur turns to work and alcohol to get over the pain of losing the love of his life till she unexpectedly walks back into his arms in a party. A billboard advertisement reveals a shocking truth to a man who has lost his wife and his memory in an accident. An insecure boy fears losing an attractive girl forever when she breaks all contacts with him after they have made love. As a girl nurses her broken heart, she meets a stranger on the Internet.

Review- Loves Lost is an anthology by Sourabh Mukherjee where author presents us 5 short stories all of which have one common thing: Love. 

Sourabh takes us on a ride of love through different stories and makes us feel all the emotions one feels when love happens. It covers all form of loves ranging from Love at first sight, Second Chances, Unrequited Love and Closures. What I liked the most about the book is that the author even in its imagery does not force happy endings, mushy-cheekiness even though the central plot and theme of the stories is Love. The only thing I didn't like about this book is the stories become rather predictable given its theme but author tries well to cover it by adding twists and turns.

Narration is good and the imagery provided by author helps readers to get into the stories right from first page. Book Cover soothes an eye and is suitable with the book theme and title.

Overall, this 57 pages short book is something that you'll need to read after a hectic day of work or a short travel distance.

Book Review- Asian Winds by Saurabh Pant

Book Details-

Book Name- Asian Winds

Author- Saurabh Pant

Genre- Poetry

Edition- Kindle e-book

Blurb- This book is a vivid poetry work by Indian poet Saurabh Pant that generally covers key Asian issues in poetic form.
An EBook that covers major political, cultural, economic and natural issues- it is a multiple-theme creative work and an optimistic piece for all worldwide and Asian readers.
Priya Verma presents great photos and they are appreciated also by Poetry Ireland through Photo editing chief Gordon Johns sir and Anaya Roberts madam highlighting on the work that make it an equal creative expedition.
From topics that range between Indian Subcontinent, Chinese domination, Islamic religion, Border challenges, Financial and diplomatic ties, oceanic trade and virtual aspect- It is a well worth poetic piece and a must read which is sure to gain reader's attention.
Ultimately as Asian power rises, it is a well typed work by the author around...

Review- As the name suggests, this poetry book revolves around the Nations of Asia. The author has chosen a great subject for showcasing his poetic knowledge about the nations and as the title suggests, the winds and the directions of Asia.

Cover of the book is apt, simple and smart and builds the overall vibe towards the book as the Title suggests.

The poems are divived into 10 sections, each section has its own set of Poems. The vocabulary and overall narration of Poems is smooth. Author goes out of simple rhyme-sceme mantra of Indian Poets and thus helps push the overall Asiatic Vibes of the book. Poet manages to weave history and war with poetry and Asian Winds is the product of the same.

If you're into Asia and the ongoing Political Winds do intrigue you, this is the perfect book for you.

Book Review- Warming Fumes by Saurabh Pant

Book Details-

Book Name- Warming Fumes

Author- Saurabh Pant

Genre- Poetry

Edition- Kindle e-book

Blurb- 

This book is a vivid piece of poetry work by Indian author Saurabh Pant that generally focuses nature as its core theme to approach and study certain issues that are still vibrant.
A collection of poems with cartoons presented by Priya Verma from India and some photos shared by author's Indian Google team, the work highlights issues of warming, tries to bring them in common picture and explain problems widely.
The book contains poems on nature of certain areas, highlights issue of urban heat and cultural stigma, the challenges of political factors in scene, and ultimately focuses on the multiple scenes dominating the nature.
Thus it is a work of natural poetry, the author has presented rhythmic styles on certain poems, and at last a work that is surely going to attract readers and help them enjoy this poetry collection for sure at large...

Review- Warming Fumes is a collection of poems with Environment at the heart of this book.

This book has come out at such point of time when entire humanity has to stop and think about Environment and this book could help us articulate our thoughts better.

Poems read smooth and are of medium length. The usage of drawing attacts the attention and gives light to the poems being read, at certain point the drawing becomes monotonous and dosent add much flavour to the poems. 

Book Cover is beautiful, warm and eye soothing. 

I'd give 3.5/5 stars.

Book Review- Just A Housewife by Rakesh Varma

Book Details-

Book Name- Just A Housewife

Author- Rakesh Varma

Genre- General 

Publisher- Rupa Publications India 

Pages- 200 Pages 

Blurb- Barkha is a successful working woman. She is rich, beautiful and ambitious. But love eludes her.

Anjali is an intelligent, fearless and ambitious woman with a loving husband and two kids. Outwardly, her little family looks perfect but if you peer closely, her home is falling apart.
Aradhya is a submissive and dutiful wife who fears living after the death of her husband. But then, she has to protect her two little daughters from a harsh world.
What is it that these three women are looking for? Are they looking for love in their life or calm in the love, which they already have?
Just a Housewife explores the journey of three women in search of their identity, in a society constantly questioning their every move in a world that is ruthless.

Review-  Just A Housewife serves us not only a general fiction but also a kind of story which makes readers feel the characters and makes room for debate over the idea of the book.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is suitable with content but lacks the eye grabbing power that the book title holds. Book cover is beautiful but again fails to attracts the attention of the readers.  Blurb is interesting and hints us about the content.

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. The basic idea of this book is beautiful and demands full points for that. Author did try to make it presentable but there were parts where storyline seemed weak but altogether, the basic essence of story made it till the end. Story flows smoothly with enough pace to hold attention of the readers.

Author has amazing skill to describe all sort of emotions in few words. Also the story is not makes a good read but goes on ahead to make few points from the female perspective which I felt are the highlights of the book.

Kudos to the author for writing this book. It wasn't a perfect read but I'd still suggest you to read this book for the plot and general idea that it provides and promotes.

Ratings- 
Book Title and Cover- 4/5 
Language and Narration- 4.2/5
Characterization-4/5 
Storyline and Plot- 4.5/5

Final Rating- 4.2/5