a rising man

A Rising Man

AUTHOR : Abir Mukherjee OUTLINE : A war-scarred British detective in colonial Calcutta hunts a politically charged murder, uncovering the shadowy underbelly of the British Raj amid rising unrest. My Rating – 4/5, Pages – 397, First Published – 05, May 2016, Language – English, Genres – Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fiction, India, Crime, Historical, Historical Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Detective, Thriller Story Snapshot (No Spoilers): Captain … Continue reading A Rising Man

The bluest eye

Toni Morrison’s Book: “The Bluest Eye” and Its Relevance Today

AUTHOR : Toni Morrison, OUTLINE : A heartbreaking coming-of-age story about a Black girl who longs for blue eyes, exposing the devastating impact of racism, beauty standards, and internalized self-hatred. My Rating – 4/5, Pages – 216, First Published – 01, June 1970, Language – English, Genres – Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Banned Books, Race, Book Club, African American, Literary Fiction, Literature Synopsis: Book follows … Continue reading Toni Morrison’s Book: “The Bluest Eye” and Its Relevance Today

The Secret of the Nagas

“The Secret of the Nagas” : 2nd Part of Mythological Saga (Siva Trilogy)

AUTHOR : Amish, OUTLINE : Once a man and now a god, Shiva’s relentless quest for vengeance and truth drags him across ancient India, where hidden conspiracies, dark alliances, and buried secrets shatter the illusion of a perfect empire. My Rating – 4/5, Pages – 398, First Published – 21, July 2011, Language – English, Genres – 2nd of Trilogy, Mythology, Fiction, Fantasy, Indian Literature, … Continue reading “The Secret of the Nagas” : 2nd Part of Mythological Saga (Siva Trilogy)

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

AUTHOR : Kim Edward, OUTLINE : On a stormy night in 1964, a doctor secretly gives away his newborn daughter with Down syndrome. That single decision shapes two separate families over twenty-five years, bound by loss, silence, and an unseen life growing in love elsewhere. Rating – 4/5, Pages – 401, First Published – 23, June 2005, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Book Club, … Continue reading The Memory Keeper’s Daughter