Book Reviews by Simran

LOVE KNOWS NO LOC ARPPIT VAGERIA Published by: Penguin Metro Reads Blurb: Zoya, a twenty-five-year-old Pakistani pop star, meets emerging Indian cricketer Kabeer while he is on tour in the country to play a match to promote Indo-Pak friendship. One thing leads to another and soon Kabeer and Zoya are inseparable. As their love for each other grows stronger, Zoya leaves Pakistan to be with Kabeer, only to return a few months later following a misunderstanding. In Pakistan, Zoya is gloomy and sulking, rethinking her connection with Kabeer. In India, a confused Kabeer is still hopeful of meeting Zoya. As their relationship is put to the test in the wake of mounting tensions between the two countries, they both stumble across a long-buried truth that will forever change the course of their lives. About the Author: Arpit Vageria is the bestselling author of  You Are My Reason to Smile ,  Be My Perfect Ending  and  I Still Think about You ....

THE RED LINE By  TANMAY DUBEY Published By LeadStart Publishing Pvt. Ltd. Blurb: Inspired by true events, THE RED LINE is a thrilling murder mystery that treads the dark by lanes of international espionage and corrupt defense deals. The exciting story witnesses the journey of an honest cop to discover his true dharma and a brave women army officer’s selfless service for her country. My review: The Red Line is one of the best thrillers, I’ve come across. Title: The title is very much appropriate and gives the reader a glimpse of the genre and the plot. Cover: Cover is attractive and appropriate. I loved the detailing and the color combination used. It is perfect in every sense. Plot As the title suggests, is the murder mystery of a celebrated MoD personnel, Rakesh Kumar, on the Red Line of Delhi Metro. The story revolves around the two heroic characters, Hanumant Shastri, SHO Delhi Police and Col. Matrika Rana and how they tackle an im...

TALES FROM BENGAL SOURISH ROY BIGFOOT PUBLICATIONS BLURB: The compilation comprising nine short stories, all set in Bengal, looks to appeal to the magnanimous aspects of modern minds engrossed in the tussle for a living. The collection is meant to make readers think at least for once about those villagers who still have to wait for an elevation in their wretched living. In addition, set in the backdrop of India still unaware of urbanism and innocent of technological advancement, the stories are sure to reconjure the ideals prevalent in the rural society in the last few decades of the twentieth century. Further, amidst the flurry of literary works based on urbanism, these stories will stand out to rekindle one’s deep thoughts on the pains and pangs of the India that still remains unexplored from the socio-economic perspective. MY REVIEW: Tales from Bengal is a collection of nine short stories based in Bengal. All the stories in this book are based on p...

Hello BookLovers!! For today, I have  They Go To Sleep  by  Saugata Chakraborty  . Blurb: A young widow of a drug overdose victim disappears from Goa. Three years later, a British National claims to know her whereabouts minutes before departing for London Heathrow. The Police of two states is pressed into a joint manhunt. 'They Go to Sleep' is a racy thriller on police procedure and criminal psychology. In the year 2043, when nobody sends a letter anymore, an unlikely candidate decides to write about his springtime memories that are soon going to be erased. When his identity gets revealed, the impact on several individuals and the society at large assumes epic proportions. 'A Man of Letters' is a science fiction with humane emotions at its core. A promising poet meets his muse on board a train. They share a captivating conversation but forget to ask each other's name. Will they be able to meet again in an Indian metro? 'What's In a Name?...

The Whispering Dwarpa   by   Rishi Blurb: Kings and Scientists, Gurus and Professors, Maharathi Warriors and Indian Army Veterans. All will fight against the rising dark powers of Pataal Loka: The Asuras. Kingdom of Vedgarh, an ancient home of purebred Aryans nestled amidst the Himalayas and hidden from the modern societies, is the sole preserve of sacred Vedic knowledge and celestial powers. Sitting on the verge of yet another great war with Asuras, the kingdom is eagerly waiting for a Maharathi warrior to lead its forces. With intensifying Kaliyuga, Asuras' dark powers are rising with every passing day. As a fallback step, the kingdom opens its gates for modern Science and weapons. A grand research project begins to harmonize ancient Vedic miracles with modern scientific principles. But the budding internal politics is eating up the kingdom like parasites. Will it impact the research project as well? What will happen if an internal conflict arises betwe...

Where will Man take us?  by  Atul Jalan “Man’s relationship with technology is complex. We always invent technology, but then technology comes back and reinvents us.” 
 These lines from Where Will Man Take Us? capture the essence of the book. In the 7 million years since our descent from the tree, we have evolved more than any other species. But never in our history has the transformation been this rapid or its consequences so dramatic. As we speak, our biology is merging with technology to trigger birth of a new species. Emerging technologies are redesigning us to such an extent, that we might soon seek to be more than just human. We might soon have god-like powers and wish to wield them. Where Will Man Take Us? looks at the primary drivers of this change – artificial intelligence, bio-engineering and nanotechnology. It looks at how in our quest to bring human-like cognition to AI, we are forced to look at ourselves and answer some of our oldest questions – what...

Hello BookLovers!! I am back with another review. Tarikshir - The Awakening  by  Khayaal Patel Blurb: A small princely state in Rajasthan is the last bastion of resistance against the might of the British Empire. While unrest surrounding the sudden death of the king of Devangarh grows, young prince Rudra Pratap Chauhan prepares to ascend the throne. But the kingdom is in turmoil. The Devangarh army is outnumbered and the British forces are closing in. To make matters worse, Rudra discovers the king’s death may not have been accidental after all. The strange appearance and disappearance of a mysterious hooded stranger and a series of ritualistic murders in which the bodies have been drained of blood, spread panic across the realm. As Rudra struggles to manage his new responsibilities and investigate his father’s death, dark secrets will be uncovered that will disrupt life as he knows it. My review: Cover: Cover of the book is attractive. I like...