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Story of a Son and Father

October 17, 2016May 26, 2020 Preeti Rajput 0 Comments care, care story, family story, father, fathers love, inertiaspeak, inertiaspeaks, inertiaspeaks news, inertiaspeaks post, love, moral stories, morals, motivational story, parent love, son, story, truth, uncondtional love

Story of Son and Father: A son took his aged father to a restaurant for dinner.  Father being very old

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Rating - 5/5 ⭐ The story starts with Joe gettin Rating - 5/5 ⭐  The story starts with Joe getting released from jail and Colm receiving him. Joe is an aspiring writer but gets occupied with a plumbing career because of typical social circumstances. In addition, he is married and has a daughter whom he loves unconditionally. After getting released, he once again starts his writing journey and writes a screenplay.  “Audrey” is the female protagonist in the novel, a middle-aged, extremely gorgeous French actress. She is the one who helps Joe establish his most sought-after career of writing and win back her estranged daughter Sarah. It is the story of Joe, the life of Joe, and the struggles of Joe. I didn’t understand why the author has to name it after Audrey. Indeed, Joe’s life changed thoroughly after meeting her; she acted as the anchor of her life but still, the journey is his own.  One day, he meets Audrey during a film festival, and they instantly get along. Later, she sneaks into his unlocked laptop and runs through the entire script. Impressed by it, she calls him from Paris to get a movie contract for the same. All this sounds so dreamy, but life is not so simple. Joe gets trapped in attempts to ask his wife’s forgiveness and get reunited with Sarah, who no longer recognizes him. His movie venture also gets stuck when an ex suddenly reappears, seeking vengeance out of jealousy. With obscure yet believable sub-plots, an absorbing story progresses.  Like the story, writing is also pleasant and elegant that immerses the reader within the first few pages. It is a romantic book with some great punches of humor by Joe’s great friend Colm.  In short, it is the kind of book you need for a tranquil and delightful reading experience. All the characters are deeply written and can instantly establish a connection with the reader. One can imagine every scene, every location, and every character so clearly as watching a movie. This story has the full potential of getting converted into a blockbuster film. I would recommend this as a compelling and fantastic read.  #bookstagram #books #booklover #book #bookworm #bookstagrammer #reading #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #instabook #booksofinstagram
Rating - 3/5 ⭐ Akin is a story set up in an unn Rating - 3/5 ⭐  Akin is a story set up in an unnamed place and untold times. Whatever the period is, the story setting is magical. This fiction deals with several layers of the human condition and philosophy, and the author has tried to delve deep into each layer.  The story begins with a folktale of Samad, shared by villagers sitting around the fire, most probably in a desert. It has quite a similar vibe to “And the mountains echoed,” where the opening anecdote gave away the entire story. But here, Samad’s tale doesn’t carry the whole gist of the book. The actual story starts when Adyan, a young boy, is jolted out of his dream and accused of being possessed. From here, the journey of hardship begins, which is harrowing and shakes you up to the core.  Adyan gets detained and meets a boy of his age, and they immediately acquired a brotherhood. After breaking from the imprisonment towards unknown horizons of life, he moves forwards, meeting interesting and bizarre characters. The entire plot revolves around Adyan, and it is meticulously crafted. As the story gathers momentum, he seems to be among us and becomes familiar to the reader.  This book works in unbalanced bursts. Some parts are fast-paced and page-turner, while some are too abrupt, and it seems not at all connected to the ongoing context. Throughout the book, continuity is missing making it a slightly challenging read. The brutality and violence are overwhelming in different parts of the book. Sexual encounters are too disturbing, and the level of details is uncalled.  The writing style of Robin is practical and leaves some impressions of Khaled Hosseini and Paulo Coehlo. In addition, the author has demonstrated a unique level of imagination. However, the lack of cohesion and trying too hard to deal with human phycological issues have hindered attaining the heights.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating - 5/5 ⭐ Assuredly, it is one of the fine Rating - 5/5 ⭐  Assuredly, it is one of the finest travelogues I came across in recent times. The author’s definitive account is of cinematic level, making the journey comes alive to the reader. Such is the impact that after a few initial chapters, you are no longer a reader but a co-traveler. He doesn’t render rosy pictures of exotic destinations but talks about his shared cab rides, bike rides, struggles to get a seat, bribing experiences, and spending time with locals without speaking a common language. The reason why I loved this travel journal, it is not about the destination but the journey.  Terry took the road lesser traveled and chose West Africa as the travel destination. However, he fancied going there since childhood. His travel route explores Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea Conakry. None of his days was a cakewalk, and every day he fought a new battle. Sometimes, it is related to the hotel, which is nothing more than an under-construction building with barriers all around, sometimes it is a corrupt official aiming to extract some money out of him and sometimes villagers who also need some extra cash. It is incredible to see how he escape the trap every time and made his day marvelous.  The author has explored beaches, markets, parks, and museums that sounds spectacular. But, unfortunately, images are not doing justice to them. There are very few and do not precisely show the point of attraction. But the author looked so happy in all of them it gave a different level of satisfaction.
Among all other places, I wanted to know more about the history of Goree Island- Door of no return. Exactly what gruesome history made everyone cry by being there is worth knowing. I also adored how he traveled like a local guy using public transport. His experience of witnessing mint tea and having meals with families where no one understood each other’s language touched my heart.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks
Rating - 4/5 ⭐ The first thing that compelled m Rating - 4/5 ⭐  The first thing that compelled me to read this book was its spooky cover. Dark bluish night in the woods and a wooden cabin give the impression of a horror story. However, the book is dark but not horror. It opens with a gruesome scene of excavating graves, a blood-drenched ax, a dead body, and a wounded man.  From this very first chapter, Troy Cullen’s decisions seem ununderstandable to me. If someone finds out his father has killed his mother, the natural response would be to get the culprit arrested rather than keeping him safe, fearing that police might consider him an accomplice. The rest of the story unfolds with similar bizarre decisions by all the characters.  Troy works as a restaurant manager with two waitresses Natalie and Marnie, with whom he happened to share a history. During their school days, he was a coy victim of their bullying. One day eavesdropping on their conversation about trapping some rich and hot men through online chatrooms gave him an idea of revenge. Later, he impersonated the type of guy who could lure those two. In the end, he held them captive in his house, but what exactly is his plan remains nebulous. It seems he doesn’t even have a plan. Along with this main storyline, his ex-girlfriend – Veronica, bombarded him with the news of her pregnancy. He doesn’t love her and wants to get rid of her.  The story of a murder, an injured father, two kidnapped waitresses, and a psycho ex-girlfriend goes in parallel. It is hard to lose interest when so much is going on in the story.
 The most compelling character is Veronica. Her weird acts and talks motivated by her mental condition arouse a bone-chilling impact.  In summary, it is a fast-paced thriller, quite unusual from regular ones. The characters are hard to relate to and loathable to some limit. It is hard to guess what is going to happen next. The author has conscientiously managed to keep the readers captivated. I would recommend this as a book where you will hate everyone.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros
Book Review - Faster by Alex Schuler Rating - 4/5 Book Review - Faster by Alex Schuler  Rating - 4/5 ⭐  As the name and cover suggest, “Faster” is all about cars and not just cars – AI-based self-driven cars. The opening scene of Ted’s reckless driving while handling technicalities sets the correct tone of the story. Ted’s character is a typical sci-fi speed-obsessed young man who is autonomous, can solve anything, has no time to waste, needs everything faster, etc.  His qualities to fix almost everything led to his recruitment into DARPA under a stern supervisor for a self-driven vehicle challenge. As expected, the team of techies gets stuck onto some knotty problems, and Ted resolved that within minutes by the presence of mind and impresses everyone.  The most exciting part is the race itself, where an overconfident Ted meets with a rival team led by an attractive woman Sam – A beauty with the brain. The group emerged out as a formidable opponent. Such encounters almost always get converted to a love story, and this is not an exception. I felt it to be a quibble in a fast-paced story. Sam is throughout the challenge humiliating Ted at every opportunity, and suddenly, she became so sympathetic towards him she came along to travel together and enjoyed a romantic time in between the stress of finals. The fanciful story of Sam and Ted appears to be forced and doesn’t invoke genuine emotions.  The process of building their vehicle “Cyclops” for the DARPA fast challenge progresses with time lapses of months. The author should have built up some more tension during this time.
I expected the race to be the main event and climax of the story, but it gets over in the initial 30 percent of the book. The rest of the part has two other races and preparations, which were not too thrilling. The challenge keeps you on the edge most of the time.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review : Tides by Patricia Morais Rating - 3 Book Review : Tides by Patricia Morais  Rating - 3/5 ⭐  Originally a Portuguese novella, it has recently been translated into English. It is a quick read of 75 pages and readable in a single sitting. Coming to the plot, what starts as a tragic family story with Ada Hughes, a doting sister, talking to her brother about how they can’t stand the sight of their father takes a complete 180-degree turn and gets transformed into unexpected supernatural fiction.  One day Ada’s father came running, blabbering some warning, and the next day, her loving brother gets missing. I first thought it to be a dream sequence but no, and from here begins the story of supernatural creatures. The author has tried to create a virtual world of monsters by writing out minute specifications of varieties of monsters. It seems unpromising when two experienced professionals couldn’t identify the kind of monster dealing, but Ada, with her sharp reflexes, recognized it, and the rest follows. Writing anything more will be a spoiler for readers.  The plot has the full potential of being a novel rather than a novella. However, it is abrupt and too swift for a reader to understand and immerse in the story. Removal of some extreme events and slowing down the pace could have helped in building interest.  The author has incorporated domestic violence, alcoholism, family stress, and an imaginary world in a single novella. So, naturally, it gets overwhelming. It is a one-time and an average read for me.  #qotd : Do you prefer novella over novels?  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Made of pixels by Gabriela Marin Rating - 4/5 ⭐ Made of pixels by Gabriela Marin  Rating - 4/5 ⭐  #qotd - Which is your favourite memoir?  Every person experiences life in their way and is not a bed of roses. Some get through extremely substantial turmoil in their life, sounding almost like a fiction movie. The journey of Gabriela Marin is no different and perfectly fits in the description. This memoir has all elements of a bad childhood, betrayal in love life, youth predictions, and losing the life of your closest ones. The story moves through pleasant days and gloomy days equally.  It is set in the communist regime in Romania and narrates the experience of the 70s entirely different from the present with no advanced communication technologies. The readers experience life during that time from the author’s eye. Her love life is the one that suffered irreparable damage. It made me anxious, and I couldn’t envision the distress she went through. Differences with her mother appear grave initially; later, she arose as the ever-present support. I appreciate her courage to emerge out and express such personal experiences.  In the initial chapters recounting her despair, she concludes the chapter with a question to her perpetrator as if staring directly into their eyes and inquiring if they realize their deed. The story itself was enough for cognizance; the direct questions sounded a bit inappropriate when recurred. The author could have evaded it. There are grammatical errors making the reading experience a little jarring. Continuous switching between past and present tense creates confusion, and it wasn’t necessary.  Overall, it is an impressive read, packed with a myriad of emotions and life events. It ends at a point when Gabriela began her new life and her encounter with technology. The rest of the story is part of the sequel, which I haven’t read yet. Although, I am eager to read it and know what happened next.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram
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Rating- 4.5/5 ⭐ It is the first book of the “ Rating- 4.5/5 ⭐  It is the first book of the “Your camels are here” series. Somehow I read part-2 (Please don’t ask for extra glasses) before this, leading to a stimulating experience of reading which compelled me to read the first book also. Gladly, I wasn’t disappointed at all reading this hilarious and delightful book.  Jaya, Barb, and Janine plan to meet in India to have an extended sightseeing trip. It starts from TajMahal, going through Delhi, Kerala, and concluding in Mumbai. They stayed and picked heartful menus at Jaya’s infinite relative’s homes. It is true, in India you can have connections in almost all the states. I gather the reason for their delightful experience was the presence of an Indian woman among them; otherwise, they might have stuck in language issues and tourist traps.  As usual, the worst experience every international tourist goes through in India is an upset stomach. Due to differences in food habits, it is common for most of them. Barb also got the same. She survived and overcame the nightmare and went on the journey to have the time of their life. I can relate to their love for Paranthas, camels, and elephants. Unlike Book2, this time, Jaya wasn’t a too aggressive, no-nonsense kind of woman, apparently being mainly among her family.  Few things are repetitive, like the mention of IPS (Indian Pedestal system) in both the books. Either the drivers were the same with different names, or at least their behavior was.  It is a short book with exotic pictures of the trio having loads of fun. Roughly, one can finish it off within an hour. And the hour will be a pleasant and exhilarating experience for the readers. I started the book with similar hope and am glad it went as per the expectation. And yes, Indians are very generous, especially to international travelers, for no particular reason.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review - Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kah Book Review - Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kahneman  Rating - 3/5⭐  Already plenty has been written and said about this book; there is a scanty window to talk more. However, contrary to the popular opinion, I deem it to be a good matter on psychology but not great. It has been called Phenomenal, International bestsellers, intriguing, a masterpiece by renowned reviewers and readers. In my opinion, it is an average book, compressible within 100 pages, but is bulky due to iterating the same concepts over and over again and dragging unnecessarily.  Roughly, we can summarize the book within a single page. In short, there are two decision-maker systems in our mind – System1 and System2. System 1 is intuitive and spontaneous that decides and calculates in a snap moment. System 2 is analytical and logical but is a lazy thinker. Whenever system 1 gives an intuitive opinion, system 2, being lazy, hardly takes the initiative and accepts it. So, in general, our decisions are influences by system1, and to make a thoughtful and logical decision, it is essential to awake system2 and put it on work.  The book starts with a bang and captivates the reader immediately. As you navigate the initial chapters, it looks promising and gives valuable insight into human psychology and decision-making. After 100 pages, the content starts to look insanely repetitive. Throughout the book, the same point gets proved after each theory and model. I got tired of reading a similar example of choosing between a certain amount or a percentage of a certain amount. In the middle, skimming was my only resort to finish it. By the end of the book, I was so exhausted and had no courage to read another text set in the Appendix. No, I was not even skimming.  I would recommend getting an abridged version (If available) to get the fruitful insights that this book aims to provide.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #thinkingfastandslow
Capital Action by GJ Stevens Rating - 3/5⭐ Cap Capital Action by GJ Stevens  Rating - 3/5⭐  Capital Action is a 100 pages long novella narrating crime fiction. It is confusing whether it is a part of series or a stand-alone thriller as the blurb or description does not explicitly mention it.  The story starts with a range of characters. Within such a short story, loads of characters make it arduous to keep track of who is who?. After a point, I stopped trying to do it. Even if it is a part of the series, it is futile to have so many characters who will eventually die on the next page before establishing a connection with readers.  The first five chapters elaborate on every possible detail about an early morning raid by the police, which is the prime episode of this book. The brigade of characters introduced till now gets killed except for Agent Carrie. Agent Carrie Harris, known by her code name “red,” has begun her stint with Metropolitan police without being a cop. During her convalescing, she is convinced someone tipped them off and is an inside job. What made her think so is not explained. Then she embarks on a secret investigation to identify the mole and sequentially finds her like a doodle.  The book is a crime thriller with no sitting on the edge, no nail-biting twists and turns but a simple plain story. One cannot expect too much action in a novella, but it even lacks the basic spices of a thriller.  Undeniably, the plot is a good one with average execution. If the author had added some more conflicts, confrontations, suspects, and twists, the story would have done wonders  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review - Weatherman by Price Doom Rating - 3 Book Review - Weatherman by Price Doom  Rating - 3/5 ⭐  “Weatherman” is a story of a queer daughter-father duo, Heart and Sonny. Everything appears to be bizarre, from their talks, their behavior, to their life. This sci-fi novella (as per the blurb) doesn’t have anything scientific other than a few mentions of sun, moon, heat, helium, or other elements. The story, distributed in four parts, doesn’t make any sense until it reaches the last leg. It keeps the reader confused as to what exactly is happening.  In the fourth chapter, the chunks come together and start making some sense. At this point, I promptly forgot the confusion built till now and got immersed in the story. Although the ending is fascinating, yet the incidents leading to it seem illogical. The girl wanted to meet and knew about her mother for ages. One day she suddenly sneaks out to run a google search, and all things themselves fall in place like a doodle. Why she waited so long for such a trivial thing? In 3/4th of the book, the daughter shares a loving bond with her father, and abruptly as she reaches teenage, she doesn’t trust him and feels annoyed. What led to this change?  I assumed there must have some meaning of repetition of the same lines and action by characters, but there isn’t. For instance, “You know it, buddy,” Sonny says this to his daughter almost on every second page, and in every chapter, Sonny gives an exact number of kisses to Heart as her age. Both the things remain unexplained. The author unsuccessfully tries to show a deep relationship between them, unable to evoke emotions. The only way to display his love is by saying, “I love you so much,” which sounds hollow and impassive.  If the author had dropped some hints or explanations about the actual story in between, it could have been a fast-paced novella. By the time it starts making sense, it is too late. I wish it were structured appropriately, and then it would be an excellent read.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri
Indigo by Paula Berinstein Rating - 3.5/5⭐ The Indigo by Paula Berinstein
Rating - 3.5/5⭐  The story starts on a gripping note when Esther suddenly inherits a quaint mansion worth a fortune from an unknown cousin. Puzzled and excited, she decides to travel to England and view her newly acquired estate. As expected, she gets amazed by the grandeur of her palace. Here she finds a diary of her great grandmother scribbled with the formula of time travel. From this point, all the story of inheritance fades in the shadow, and a new storyline emerges. So all this built-up only to find a diary? I was a bit disappointed here as I coveted to stay on this storyline.  Slowly the story loses its pace and gets ensnared in a plethora of topics. The author picked up so many issues without resolving anyone satisfactorily. There is romance, murder, medical science, Catholics, Jews, Slaves, women upliftment, abolitionists, discrimination, homosexuality, and Nazi connection too.  An essential part of any time-travel story is the incongruity of lives between current and past. If not explicitly told it is the 18th century, there is no way to guess it other than the mention of slavery. It is strange when one more person traveled in her jeans and outfit, 1750’s guys are not baffled by it or are afraid of it. In the end, when the mysteries unfold, it is done in a haste. In a spur of the moment, Esther understands everything. The story runs at a fast pace but gets slow down in between, resulting in a jarring experience.  In a series, it is acceptable to leave a few threads open to cover them up in a sequel. But leaving many loose ends has resulted in a mediocre end to an otherwise excellent story. Irrespective of some flaws, I enjoyed reading “Indigo” and will wait for a sequel. I appreciate the author for her noteworthy, and lucid style of writing.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating : 3.5/5 ⭐ As a survivor of the corporate Rating : 3.5/5 ⭐  As a survivor of the corporate world for over a decade, I can precisely understand the analogy between corporate and jungle. There are myriads of personalities one encounters in a business day and their traits can be pertinently mapped to those of lions, cubs, fox, etc. Although this book doesn’t do vivisection of the personalities, yet the title is very well suited to the environment.  Organized by topics like advertising, burnout, leaders, networking, working hours, etc., the author gives a snippet of advice related to each. It doesn’t deep dive into the topic to explain the nitty-gritty of them but is limited to a single piece of guidance. None of the topics reach beyond a single page except a few where the learning of epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata are correlated to exciting times.  It is not intended for a specific category of employees. Whether you are fresher, experienced, a boss, a CEO, or in top management, it touches upon multiple aspects of corporate life. It is not a textbook that will walk you through the concepts with motivational examples but a quick reference guidebook.
Having gone through multiple management books and corporate training, I intended to find some pathbreaking tips. Unfortunately, I didn’t find it. Unarguably, the capsules of wisdom in each chapter hold relevance but some of them are at a pretty elementary level. For instance, being accessible, work-life balance, networking. These tips find a place in almost every management book under the sun.  Irrespective of unable to go beyond my expectations, it is still a valuable asset to people lost in the corporate jungle. Easing out your way when nothing seems to work needs a proficient support system. I believe his book can prove to be one. It is worth a read, and I would recommend it.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating -5/5⭐ I don’t remember the last time w Rating -5/5⭐  I don’t remember the last time when I had so much fun reading a travel experience. Barb is a witty author with a laudable sense of humor. She has kept the book alive with her clever one-liners and individual style. This book revives the travel experience of a lively trio- Jaya is the leader who can take no-nonsense, Janine is a photographer, and Barb is a shopaholic. In initial experiences, I envisioned Barb, Jaya, and Janine to be young women in their late 20’s on an all-girl trip until I encountered the word “Grandmother”. I went back and checked the pictures, and it further enhanced my enjoyment.  The book starts with a humorous exchange of communication for VISA approval and sets the right tone for further chapters. In all 16 chapters, the author has narrated her experience of traveling across Rajasthan and Gujrat. I have been to most of the destinations, and through the author, I have seen them in a different light. While traveling in Rajasthan, she couldn’t contain her childish excitement for camels and Elephants. Even though I live in India, still camels and elephants are scarce to be seen in Delhi. I can relate to the thrill.
I always wanted to know the thoughts of international travelers for my country. This book gave an appropriate opportunity. It is strange to know they also have to face similar tourist traps, scammers, and thugs. Looks like there is no escape for anyone. The book starts with crashing a wedding, and they also encountered a bride on a horse. Being a native Indian, it is unusual, and I have not seen it in my entire life. It’s the bridegroom who sits astride the horse.  There are nowhere boring stats and history in it. Wherever needed it is transformed into stories. This book is thoroughly strived to relive the marvelous memories. In the end, there are some relevant travel tips for markets, food, shopping, etc. As the book ends, they didn’t want to end the trip, and I also felt the same. I wish it could go on and on. I relished and lived their every experience.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook
Subsurface History of Humanity by Victor Torvich . Subsurface History of Humanity by Victor Torvich
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Rating - 3.5/5 ⭐  As the title suggests, this book is an endeavor to uncover the 44 thousand years old history of humankind. In doing so, the author tries to answer some burning questions – In which direction humanity is moving? What is the driving force behind it? Is it moving fast or slow? Why Human rule the earth?  The first few chapters are utilized for the concepts like resources, resource group, and how opportunities are significant. After that, things start to make some sense when the concepts come together. In the later chapters, content seems scattered, and many topics look out of place and irrelevant. Numbers and data points appear overwhelming in between. Yet, the outcome is relatable as the author states that humankind is close to the inflection point in its development.  The author specialized in complex systems and has used data-based models to explain his study. Throughout the book, he sought to keep it simple with the analogy of pizza and other related things. Despite this, it is not facile for all kinds of readers. It is pleasurable to a class of readers who have an interest in complex models and Math. Other readers may find it laborious to finish the book. Another important thing is that the learnings and outcomes are based on the research done by the author. I believe (and the author also mentioned it) they need external validation to be confirmed as facts.  Readability is slightly difficult, as Page 1 and the Last page are referred to multiple times. It is handy for a paperback, but in Kindle versions, navigation is annoying.  It is an esoteric piece of work, pertinent to students of science and data. For them, it will be an exciting read.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating - 5/5 ⭐ This book has hit during an appr Rating - 5/5 ⭐  This book has hit during an appropriate time when even Jawahar Lal Nehru is struggling to keep his image immaculate. Blinded by the WhatsApp university syllabus, forces have succeeded in character assassination of our first Prime Minister by spreading apocryphal stories. He is painted as a womanizer, anti-Hindu, and reason for almost every predicament in the country even after so many years of his death. Today we hear about mob lynchings on the pretext of – “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and years ago, Nehru had succinctly described the meaning of Bharat Mata.  Introduction by the author is a powerful, fact-based, and meticulously written essay of around 50 pages which gives an insight into Nehru’s achievements. He also prostrates the most impudent lies teeming nowadays by facts. All those who judged Nehru’s character by seeing his pictures with women should be ashamed to know that the women in the pictures were his sister and niece.  The second part helps to understand the intellectual and logical thought process of Nehru and why he gave more weightage to technology than religion. His vast knowledge about history, world, politics, religions, and Hinduism will let you see him in a revered light.  The third section shows how much loved and respected he was/is among fellow leaders and politicians across the world.It also includes views of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, emphasizing why they considered him as the right leader for the nation, who can pave the path for reforming India.  It is a shame that a leader who lead the nation through three major phases- the struggle of freedom, chaos after freedom, and reforming the country has to prove his worth after death.  This book is a must-read for youths and children to see the truth beyond social media and understand the struggle for an independent India.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Travel Tales by Rajeev Varma Rating - 4/5⭐ Thi Travel Tales by Rajeev Varma  Rating - 4/5⭐  This journal lets you witness the world through the lens of a wanderer in his late adulthood. Rajeev along with his wife has ventured to exotic locations in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. All 180 pages of the journal are filled with a mesmerizing reminiscence of his travel experiences around the globe. With a vivid account of Mouthwatering dishes, glorious history, and magnificent monuments readers embark on a virtual journey of the world.  Apart from destinations, the book is filled with delightful tales like the one when he visits the University of UK where his father has studied. I was amazed at the warmth shown by the University in welcoming him. Another one I find quite funny is the one related to the nightlife of Venice.  For each destination, he has included a snippet of history which adds to the reader’s knowledge bank. Their particular interest in historical monuments maybe because of his wife being a student and teacher of history.  It is not a “How-to” manual to plan the trips and ideal itinerary but a simple record of memories with beautiful pictures of the couple at these scenic locations.  It is a travel journal with more of a tourist experience than a traveler experience. In no way it should be construed as one being superior to the other. Both are different ways and equally significant. The author has the luxury to book a sudden international journey the very next day, stay in palace kind of hotels, pre-booked cabs, and guided tours, while a traveler focuses on cost-effective ways to travel and explore by itself. I have been a tourist and traveler both, and both experiences have perks of their own.  I wish the author has put more detailed pictures of the masterpieces.  This book opened up the scope of my travels to destinations like Jordan, which I never thought about visiting. Thanks to the author, I have added several destinations to my wish list. It is bliss to travel lovers.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography
Book Review- Kashmir Aur Kashmiri Pandit by Ashok Book Review- Kashmir Aur Kashmiri Pandit by Ashok Kumar Pandey  Rating - 5/5 ⭐  After “Kashmirnama”, the author has come up with yet another deeply researched piece of excellence. “Kashmir and Kashmiri Pandit” takes a deep dive into the plight of Kashmiri pandits throughout the lifetime of Kashmir (1500 years, to be precise).  The book touches every ruler who put a foot in or ruled Kashmir. Based on published facts, this book is a complete account of the exodus. In the end, the author has published snippets of his interactions with locals who didn’t leave the state in 1990. It helps to see the situation from the point of view of a local Kashmiri.  We sitting far away from Kashmir, blindly believes whatever is told to us through social media like it is devoid of any pandit now, all the temples in Kashmir were demolished or all the places with Hindu names have been changed. The author has blasted them by providing fact-based evidence, including photographs of grand temples, streets with Hindu names, and Interviews of pandits living there. The author doesn’t claim that attacks on temples never happened or names didn’t change but restrain from exaggerating the situation.  For any event, he quotes 3-4 renowned author and then analysis their prejudices to understand who could be saying it accurately and who could be biased. Throughout the book, he has tried to maintain a balanced stance. However, his leftist ideology is palpable when he explains the situation from a Muslim’s angle. At many points, he seems biased and tries to mollify the intensity of the situation.  It is an audacious and courageous attempt to put forward the real story of Kashmiri Pandits and how the situations worsened and reached exodus. Those of have read “Kashmirnama” may find a lot of similarities between these two. Although, the focus of this book is entirely on the story of the exodus.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author
Thank you @ashok_kumarpandey for these deeply rese Thank you @ashok_kumarpandey for these deeply researched books. Huge respect for you. Finally all 3 read..  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
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Rating - 5/5 ⭐ The story starts with Joe gettin Rating - 5/5 ⭐  The story starts with Joe getting released from jail and Colm receiving him. Joe is an aspiring writer but gets occupied with a plumbing career because of typical social circumstances. In addition, he is married and has a daughter whom he loves unconditionally. After getting released, he once again starts his writing journey and writes a screenplay.  “Audrey” is the female protagonist in the novel, a middle-aged, extremely gorgeous French actress. She is the one who helps Joe establish his most sought-after career of writing and win back her estranged daughter Sarah. It is the story of Joe, the life of Joe, and the struggles of Joe. I didn’t understand why the author has to name it after Audrey. Indeed, Joe’s life changed thoroughly after meeting her; she acted as the anchor of her life but still, the journey is his own.  One day, he meets Audrey during a film festival, and they instantly get along. Later, she sneaks into his unlocked laptop and runs through the entire script. Impressed by it, she calls him from Paris to get a movie contract for the same. All this sounds so dreamy, but life is not so simple. Joe gets trapped in attempts to ask his wife’s forgiveness and get reunited with Sarah, who no longer recognizes him. His movie venture also gets stuck when an ex suddenly reappears, seeking vengeance out of jealousy. With obscure yet believable sub-plots, an absorbing story progresses.  Like the story, writing is also pleasant and elegant that immerses the reader within the first few pages. It is a romantic book with some great punches of humor by Joe’s great friend Colm.  In short, it is the kind of book you need for a tranquil and delightful reading experience. All the characters are deeply written and can instantly establish a connection with the reader. One can imagine every scene, every location, and every character so clearly as watching a movie. This story has the full potential of getting converted into a blockbuster film. I would recommend this as a compelling and fantastic read.  #bookstagram #books #booklover #book #bookworm #bookstagrammer #reading #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #instabook #booksofinstagram
Rating - 3/5 ⭐ Akin is a story set up in an unn Rating - 3/5 ⭐  Akin is a story set up in an unnamed place and untold times. Whatever the period is, the story setting is magical. This fiction deals with several layers of the human condition and philosophy, and the author has tried to delve deep into each layer.  The story begins with a folktale of Samad, shared by villagers sitting around the fire, most probably in a desert. It has quite a similar vibe to “And the mountains echoed,” where the opening anecdote gave away the entire story. But here, Samad’s tale doesn’t carry the whole gist of the book. The actual story starts when Adyan, a young boy, is jolted out of his dream and accused of being possessed. From here, the journey of hardship begins, which is harrowing and shakes you up to the core.  Adyan gets detained and meets a boy of his age, and they immediately acquired a brotherhood. After breaking from the imprisonment towards unknown horizons of life, he moves forwards, meeting interesting and bizarre characters. The entire plot revolves around Adyan, and it is meticulously crafted. As the story gathers momentum, he seems to be among us and becomes familiar to the reader.  This book works in unbalanced bursts. Some parts are fast-paced and page-turner, while some are too abrupt, and it seems not at all connected to the ongoing context. Throughout the book, continuity is missing making it a slightly challenging read. The brutality and violence are overwhelming in different parts of the book. Sexual encounters are too disturbing, and the level of details is uncalled.  The writing style of Robin is practical and leaves some impressions of Khaled Hosseini and Paulo Coehlo. In addition, the author has demonstrated a unique level of imagination. However, the lack of cohesion and trying too hard to deal with human phycological issues have hindered attaining the heights.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating - 5/5 ⭐ Assuredly, it is one of the fine Rating - 5/5 ⭐  Assuredly, it is one of the finest travelogues I came across in recent times. The author’s definitive account is of cinematic level, making the journey comes alive to the reader. Such is the impact that after a few initial chapters, you are no longer a reader but a co-traveler. He doesn’t render rosy pictures of exotic destinations but talks about his shared cab rides, bike rides, struggles to get a seat, bribing experiences, and spending time with locals without speaking a common language. The reason why I loved this travel journal, it is not about the destination but the journey.  Terry took the road lesser traveled and chose West Africa as the travel destination. However, he fancied going there since childhood. His travel route explores Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea Conakry. None of his days was a cakewalk, and every day he fought a new battle. Sometimes, it is related to the hotel, which is nothing more than an under-construction building with barriers all around, sometimes it is a corrupt official aiming to extract some money out of him and sometimes villagers who also need some extra cash. It is incredible to see how he escape the trap every time and made his day marvelous.  The author has explored beaches, markets, parks, and museums that sounds spectacular. But, unfortunately, images are not doing justice to them. There are very few and do not precisely show the point of attraction. But the author looked so happy in all of them it gave a different level of satisfaction.
Among all other places, I wanted to know more about the history of Goree Island- Door of no return. Exactly what gruesome history made everyone cry by being there is worth knowing. I also adored how he traveled like a local guy using public transport. His experience of witnessing mint tea and having meals with families where no one understood each other’s language touched my heart.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks
Rating - 4/5 ⭐ The first thing that compelled m Rating - 4/5 ⭐  The first thing that compelled me to read this book was its spooky cover. Dark bluish night in the woods and a wooden cabin give the impression of a horror story. However, the book is dark but not horror. It opens with a gruesome scene of excavating graves, a blood-drenched ax, a dead body, and a wounded man.  From this very first chapter, Troy Cullen’s decisions seem ununderstandable to me. If someone finds out his father has killed his mother, the natural response would be to get the culprit arrested rather than keeping him safe, fearing that police might consider him an accomplice. The rest of the story unfolds with similar bizarre decisions by all the characters.  Troy works as a restaurant manager with two waitresses Natalie and Marnie, with whom he happened to share a history. During their school days, he was a coy victim of their bullying. One day eavesdropping on their conversation about trapping some rich and hot men through online chatrooms gave him an idea of revenge. Later, he impersonated the type of guy who could lure those two. In the end, he held them captive in his house, but what exactly is his plan remains nebulous. It seems he doesn’t even have a plan. Along with this main storyline, his ex-girlfriend – Veronica, bombarded him with the news of her pregnancy. He doesn’t love her and wants to get rid of her.  The story of a murder, an injured father, two kidnapped waitresses, and a psycho ex-girlfriend goes in parallel. It is hard to lose interest when so much is going on in the story.
 The most compelling character is Veronica. Her weird acts and talks motivated by her mental condition arouse a bone-chilling impact.  In summary, it is a fast-paced thriller, quite unusual from regular ones. The characters are hard to relate to and loathable to some limit. It is hard to guess what is going to happen next. The author has conscientiously managed to keep the readers captivated. I would recommend this as a book where you will hate everyone.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros
Book Review - Faster by Alex Schuler Rating - 4/5 Book Review - Faster by Alex Schuler  Rating - 4/5 ⭐  As the name and cover suggest, “Faster” is all about cars and not just cars – AI-based self-driven cars. The opening scene of Ted’s reckless driving while handling technicalities sets the correct tone of the story. Ted’s character is a typical sci-fi speed-obsessed young man who is autonomous, can solve anything, has no time to waste, needs everything faster, etc.  His qualities to fix almost everything led to his recruitment into DARPA under a stern supervisor for a self-driven vehicle challenge. As expected, the team of techies gets stuck onto some knotty problems, and Ted resolved that within minutes by the presence of mind and impresses everyone.  The most exciting part is the race itself, where an overconfident Ted meets with a rival team led by an attractive woman Sam – A beauty with the brain. The group emerged out as a formidable opponent. Such encounters almost always get converted to a love story, and this is not an exception. I felt it to be a quibble in a fast-paced story. Sam is throughout the challenge humiliating Ted at every opportunity, and suddenly, she became so sympathetic towards him she came along to travel together and enjoyed a romantic time in between the stress of finals. The fanciful story of Sam and Ted appears to be forced and doesn’t invoke genuine emotions.  The process of building their vehicle “Cyclops” for the DARPA fast challenge progresses with time lapses of months. The author should have built up some more tension during this time.
I expected the race to be the main event and climax of the story, but it gets over in the initial 30 percent of the book. The rest of the part has two other races and preparations, which were not too thrilling. The challenge keeps you on the edge most of the time.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review : Tides by Patricia Morais Rating - 3 Book Review : Tides by Patricia Morais  Rating - 3/5 ⭐  Originally a Portuguese novella, it has recently been translated into English. It is a quick read of 75 pages and readable in a single sitting. Coming to the plot, what starts as a tragic family story with Ada Hughes, a doting sister, talking to her brother about how they can’t stand the sight of their father takes a complete 180-degree turn and gets transformed into unexpected supernatural fiction.  One day Ada’s father came running, blabbering some warning, and the next day, her loving brother gets missing. I first thought it to be a dream sequence but no, and from here begins the story of supernatural creatures. The author has tried to create a virtual world of monsters by writing out minute specifications of varieties of monsters. It seems unpromising when two experienced professionals couldn’t identify the kind of monster dealing, but Ada, with her sharp reflexes, recognized it, and the rest follows. Writing anything more will be a spoiler for readers.  The plot has the full potential of being a novel rather than a novella. However, it is abrupt and too swift for a reader to understand and immerse in the story. Removal of some extreme events and slowing down the pace could have helped in building interest.  The author has incorporated domestic violence, alcoholism, family stress, and an imaginary world in a single novella. So, naturally, it gets overwhelming. It is a one-time and an average read for me.  #qotd : Do you prefer novella over novels?  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Made of pixels by Gabriela Marin Rating - 4/5 ⭐ Made of pixels by Gabriela Marin  Rating - 4/5 ⭐  #qotd - Which is your favourite memoir?  Every person experiences life in their way and is not a bed of roses. Some get through extremely substantial turmoil in their life, sounding almost like a fiction movie. The journey of Gabriela Marin is no different and perfectly fits in the description. This memoir has all elements of a bad childhood, betrayal in love life, youth predictions, and losing the life of your closest ones. The story moves through pleasant days and gloomy days equally.  It is set in the communist regime in Romania and narrates the experience of the 70s entirely different from the present with no advanced communication technologies. The readers experience life during that time from the author’s eye. Her love life is the one that suffered irreparable damage. It made me anxious, and I couldn’t envision the distress she went through. Differences with her mother appear grave initially; later, she arose as the ever-present support. I appreciate her courage to emerge out and express such personal experiences.  In the initial chapters recounting her despair, she concludes the chapter with a question to her perpetrator as if staring directly into their eyes and inquiring if they realize their deed. The story itself was enough for cognizance; the direct questions sounded a bit inappropriate when recurred. The author could have evaded it. There are grammatical errors making the reading experience a little jarring. Continuous switching between past and present tense creates confusion, and it wasn’t necessary.  Overall, it is an impressive read, packed with a myriad of emotions and life events. It ends at a point when Gabriela began her new life and her encounter with technology. The rest of the story is part of the sequel, which I haven’t read yet. Although, I am eager to read it and know what happened next.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram
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Rating- 4.5/5 ⭐ It is the first book of the “ Rating- 4.5/5 ⭐  It is the first book of the “Your camels are here” series. Somehow I read part-2 (Please don’t ask for extra glasses) before this, leading to a stimulating experience of reading which compelled me to read the first book also. Gladly, I wasn’t disappointed at all reading this hilarious and delightful book.  Jaya, Barb, and Janine plan to meet in India to have an extended sightseeing trip. It starts from TajMahal, going through Delhi, Kerala, and concluding in Mumbai. They stayed and picked heartful menus at Jaya’s infinite relative’s homes. It is true, in India you can have connections in almost all the states. I gather the reason for their delightful experience was the presence of an Indian woman among them; otherwise, they might have stuck in language issues and tourist traps.  As usual, the worst experience every international tourist goes through in India is an upset stomach. Due to differences in food habits, it is common for most of them. Barb also got the same. She survived and overcame the nightmare and went on the journey to have the time of their life. I can relate to their love for Paranthas, camels, and elephants. Unlike Book2, this time, Jaya wasn’t a too aggressive, no-nonsense kind of woman, apparently being mainly among her family.  Few things are repetitive, like the mention of IPS (Indian Pedestal system) in both the books. Either the drivers were the same with different names, or at least their behavior was.  It is a short book with exotic pictures of the trio having loads of fun. Roughly, one can finish it off within an hour. And the hour will be a pleasant and exhilarating experience for the readers. I started the book with similar hope and am glad it went as per the expectation. And yes, Indians are very generous, especially to international travelers, for no particular reason.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review - Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kah Book Review - Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kahneman  Rating - 3/5⭐  Already plenty has been written and said about this book; there is a scanty window to talk more. However, contrary to the popular opinion, I deem it to be a good matter on psychology but not great. It has been called Phenomenal, International bestsellers, intriguing, a masterpiece by renowned reviewers and readers. In my opinion, it is an average book, compressible within 100 pages, but is bulky due to iterating the same concepts over and over again and dragging unnecessarily.  Roughly, we can summarize the book within a single page. In short, there are two decision-maker systems in our mind – System1 and System2. System 1 is intuitive and spontaneous that decides and calculates in a snap moment. System 2 is analytical and logical but is a lazy thinker. Whenever system 1 gives an intuitive opinion, system 2, being lazy, hardly takes the initiative and accepts it. So, in general, our decisions are influences by system1, and to make a thoughtful and logical decision, it is essential to awake system2 and put it on work.  The book starts with a bang and captivates the reader immediately. As you navigate the initial chapters, it looks promising and gives valuable insight into human psychology and decision-making. After 100 pages, the content starts to look insanely repetitive. Throughout the book, the same point gets proved after each theory and model. I got tired of reading a similar example of choosing between a certain amount or a percentage of a certain amount. In the middle, skimming was my only resort to finish it. By the end of the book, I was so exhausted and had no courage to read another text set in the Appendix. No, I was not even skimming.  I would recommend getting an abridged version (If available) to get the fruitful insights that this book aims to provide.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #thinkingfastandslow
Capital Action by GJ Stevens Rating - 3/5⭐ Cap Capital Action by GJ Stevens  Rating - 3/5⭐  Capital Action is a 100 pages long novella narrating crime fiction. It is confusing whether it is a part of series or a stand-alone thriller as the blurb or description does not explicitly mention it.  The story starts with a range of characters. Within such a short story, loads of characters make it arduous to keep track of who is who?. After a point, I stopped trying to do it. Even if it is a part of the series, it is futile to have so many characters who will eventually die on the next page before establishing a connection with readers.  The first five chapters elaborate on every possible detail about an early morning raid by the police, which is the prime episode of this book. The brigade of characters introduced till now gets killed except for Agent Carrie. Agent Carrie Harris, known by her code name “red,” has begun her stint with Metropolitan police without being a cop. During her convalescing, she is convinced someone tipped them off and is an inside job. What made her think so is not explained. Then she embarks on a secret investigation to identify the mole and sequentially finds her like a doodle.  The book is a crime thriller with no sitting on the edge, no nail-biting twists and turns but a simple plain story. One cannot expect too much action in a novella, but it even lacks the basic spices of a thriller.  Undeniably, the plot is a good one with average execution. If the author had added some more conflicts, confrontations, suspects, and twists, the story would have done wonders  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Book Review - Weatherman by Price Doom Rating - 3 Book Review - Weatherman by Price Doom  Rating - 3/5 ⭐  “Weatherman” is a story of a queer daughter-father duo, Heart and Sonny. Everything appears to be bizarre, from their talks, their behavior, to their life. This sci-fi novella (as per the blurb) doesn’t have anything scientific other than a few mentions of sun, moon, heat, helium, or other elements. The story, distributed in four parts, doesn’t make any sense until it reaches the last leg. It keeps the reader confused as to what exactly is happening.  In the fourth chapter, the chunks come together and start making some sense. At this point, I promptly forgot the confusion built till now and got immersed in the story. Although the ending is fascinating, yet the incidents leading to it seem illogical. The girl wanted to meet and knew about her mother for ages. One day she suddenly sneaks out to run a google search, and all things themselves fall in place like a doodle. Why she waited so long for such a trivial thing? In 3/4th of the book, the daughter shares a loving bond with her father, and abruptly as she reaches teenage, she doesn’t trust him and feels annoyed. What led to this change?  I assumed there must have some meaning of repetition of the same lines and action by characters, but there isn’t. For instance, “You know it, buddy,” Sonny says this to his daughter almost on every second page, and in every chapter, Sonny gives an exact number of kisses to Heart as her age. Both the things remain unexplained. The author unsuccessfully tries to show a deep relationship between them, unable to evoke emotions. The only way to display his love is by saying, “I love you so much,” which sounds hollow and impassive.  If the author had dropped some hints or explanations about the actual story in between, it could have been a fast-paced novella. By the time it starts making sense, it is too late. I wish it were structured appropriately, and then it would be an excellent read.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri
Indigo by Paula Berinstein Rating - 3.5/5⭐ The Indigo by Paula Berinstein
Rating - 3.5/5⭐  The story starts on a gripping note when Esther suddenly inherits a quaint mansion worth a fortune from an unknown cousin. Puzzled and excited, she decides to travel to England and view her newly acquired estate. As expected, she gets amazed by the grandeur of her palace. Here she finds a diary of her great grandmother scribbled with the formula of time travel. From this point, all the story of inheritance fades in the shadow, and a new storyline emerges. So all this built-up only to find a diary? I was a bit disappointed here as I coveted to stay on this storyline.  Slowly the story loses its pace and gets ensnared in a plethora of topics. The author picked up so many issues without resolving anyone satisfactorily. There is romance, murder, medical science, Catholics, Jews, Slaves, women upliftment, abolitionists, discrimination, homosexuality, and Nazi connection too.  An essential part of any time-travel story is the incongruity of lives between current and past. If not explicitly told it is the 18th century, there is no way to guess it other than the mention of slavery. It is strange when one more person traveled in her jeans and outfit, 1750’s guys are not baffled by it or are afraid of it. In the end, when the mysteries unfold, it is done in a haste. In a spur of the moment, Esther understands everything. The story runs at a fast pace but gets slow down in between, resulting in a jarring experience.  In a series, it is acceptable to leave a few threads open to cover them up in a sequel. But leaving many loose ends has resulted in a mediocre end to an otherwise excellent story. Irrespective of some flaws, I enjoyed reading “Indigo” and will wait for a sequel. I appreciate the author for her noteworthy, and lucid style of writing.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating : 3.5/5 ⭐ As a survivor of the corporate Rating : 3.5/5 ⭐  As a survivor of the corporate world for over a decade, I can precisely understand the analogy between corporate and jungle. There are myriads of personalities one encounters in a business day and their traits can be pertinently mapped to those of lions, cubs, fox, etc. Although this book doesn’t do vivisection of the personalities, yet the title is very well suited to the environment.  Organized by topics like advertising, burnout, leaders, networking, working hours, etc., the author gives a snippet of advice related to each. It doesn’t deep dive into the topic to explain the nitty-gritty of them but is limited to a single piece of guidance. None of the topics reach beyond a single page except a few where the learning of epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata are correlated to exciting times.  It is not intended for a specific category of employees. Whether you are fresher, experienced, a boss, a CEO, or in top management, it touches upon multiple aspects of corporate life. It is not a textbook that will walk you through the concepts with motivational examples but a quick reference guidebook.
Having gone through multiple management books and corporate training, I intended to find some pathbreaking tips. Unfortunately, I didn’t find it. Unarguably, the capsules of wisdom in each chapter hold relevance but some of them are at a pretty elementary level. For instance, being accessible, work-life balance, networking. These tips find a place in almost every management book under the sun.  Irrespective of unable to go beyond my expectations, it is still a valuable asset to people lost in the corporate jungle. Easing out your way when nothing seems to work needs a proficient support system. I believe his book can prove to be one. It is worth a read, and I would recommend it.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating -5/5⭐ I don’t remember the last time w Rating -5/5⭐  I don’t remember the last time when I had so much fun reading a travel experience. Barb is a witty author with a laudable sense of humor. She has kept the book alive with her clever one-liners and individual style. This book revives the travel experience of a lively trio- Jaya is the leader who can take no-nonsense, Janine is a photographer, and Barb is a shopaholic. In initial experiences, I envisioned Barb, Jaya, and Janine to be young women in their late 20’s on an all-girl trip until I encountered the word “Grandmother”. I went back and checked the pictures, and it further enhanced my enjoyment.  The book starts with a humorous exchange of communication for VISA approval and sets the right tone for further chapters. In all 16 chapters, the author has narrated her experience of traveling across Rajasthan and Gujrat. I have been to most of the destinations, and through the author, I have seen them in a different light. While traveling in Rajasthan, she couldn’t contain her childish excitement for camels and Elephants. Even though I live in India, still camels and elephants are scarce to be seen in Delhi. I can relate to the thrill.
I always wanted to know the thoughts of international travelers for my country. This book gave an appropriate opportunity. It is strange to know they also have to face similar tourist traps, scammers, and thugs. Looks like there is no escape for anyone. The book starts with crashing a wedding, and they also encountered a bride on a horse. Being a native Indian, it is unusual, and I have not seen it in my entire life. It’s the bridegroom who sits astride the horse.  There are nowhere boring stats and history in it. Wherever needed it is transformed into stories. This book is thoroughly strived to relive the marvelous memories. In the end, there are some relevant travel tips for markets, food, shopping, etc. As the book ends, they didn’t want to end the trip, and I also felt the same. I wish it could go on and on. I relished and lived their every experience.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook
Subsurface History of Humanity by Victor Torvich . Subsurface History of Humanity by Victor Torvich
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Rating - 3.5/5 ⭐  As the title suggests, this book is an endeavor to uncover the 44 thousand years old history of humankind. In doing so, the author tries to answer some burning questions – In which direction humanity is moving? What is the driving force behind it? Is it moving fast or slow? Why Human rule the earth?  The first few chapters are utilized for the concepts like resources, resource group, and how opportunities are significant. After that, things start to make some sense when the concepts come together. In the later chapters, content seems scattered, and many topics look out of place and irrelevant. Numbers and data points appear overwhelming in between. Yet, the outcome is relatable as the author states that humankind is close to the inflection point in its development.  The author specialized in complex systems and has used data-based models to explain his study. Throughout the book, he sought to keep it simple with the analogy of pizza and other related things. Despite this, it is not facile for all kinds of readers. It is pleasurable to a class of readers who have an interest in complex models and Math. Other readers may find it laborious to finish the book. Another important thing is that the learnings and outcomes are based on the research done by the author. I believe (and the author also mentioned it) they need external validation to be confirmed as facts.  Readability is slightly difficult, as Page 1 and the Last page are referred to multiple times. It is handy for a paperback, but in Kindle versions, navigation is annoying.  It is an esoteric piece of work, pertinent to students of science and data. For them, it will be an exciting read.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Rating - 5/5 ⭐ This book has hit during an appr Rating - 5/5 ⭐  This book has hit during an appropriate time when even Jawahar Lal Nehru is struggling to keep his image immaculate. Blinded by the WhatsApp university syllabus, forces have succeeded in character assassination of our first Prime Minister by spreading apocryphal stories. He is painted as a womanizer, anti-Hindu, and reason for almost every predicament in the country even after so many years of his death. Today we hear about mob lynchings on the pretext of – “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and years ago, Nehru had succinctly described the meaning of Bharat Mata.  Introduction by the author is a powerful, fact-based, and meticulously written essay of around 50 pages which gives an insight into Nehru’s achievements. He also prostrates the most impudent lies teeming nowadays by facts. All those who judged Nehru’s character by seeing his pictures with women should be ashamed to know that the women in the pictures were his sister and niece.  The second part helps to understand the intellectual and logical thought process of Nehru and why he gave more weightage to technology than religion. His vast knowledge about history, world, politics, religions, and Hinduism will let you see him in a revered light.  The third section shows how much loved and respected he was/is among fellow leaders and politicians across the world.It also includes views of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, emphasizing why they considered him as the right leader for the nation, who can pave the path for reforming India.  It is a shame that a leader who lead the nation through three major phases- the struggle of freedom, chaos after freedom, and reforming the country has to prove his worth after death.  This book is a must-read for youths and children to see the truth beyond social media and understand the struggle for an independent India.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
Travel Tales by Rajeev Varma Rating - 4/5⭐ Thi Travel Tales by Rajeev Varma  Rating - 4/5⭐  This journal lets you witness the world through the lens of a wanderer in his late adulthood. Rajeev along with his wife has ventured to exotic locations in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. All 180 pages of the journal are filled with a mesmerizing reminiscence of his travel experiences around the globe. With a vivid account of Mouthwatering dishes, glorious history, and magnificent monuments readers embark on a virtual journey of the world.  Apart from destinations, the book is filled with delightful tales like the one when he visits the University of UK where his father has studied. I was amazed at the warmth shown by the University in welcoming him. Another one I find quite funny is the one related to the nightlife of Venice.  For each destination, he has included a snippet of history which adds to the reader’s knowledge bank. Their particular interest in historical monuments maybe because of his wife being a student and teacher of history.  It is not a “How-to” manual to plan the trips and ideal itinerary but a simple record of memories with beautiful pictures of the couple at these scenic locations.  It is a travel journal with more of a tourist experience than a traveler experience. In no way it should be construed as one being superior to the other. Both are different ways and equally significant. The author has the luxury to book a sudden international journey the very next day, stay in palace kind of hotels, pre-booked cabs, and guided tours, while a traveler focuses on cost-effective ways to travel and explore by itself. I have been a tourist and traveler both, and both experiences have perks of their own.  I wish the author has put more detailed pictures of the masterpieces.  This book opened up the scope of my travels to destinations like Jordan, which I never thought about visiting. Thanks to the author, I have added several destinations to my wish list. It is bliss to travel lovers.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography
Book Review- Kashmir Aur Kashmiri Pandit by Ashok Book Review- Kashmir Aur Kashmiri Pandit by Ashok Kumar Pandey  Rating - 5/5 ⭐  After “Kashmirnama”, the author has come up with yet another deeply researched piece of excellence. “Kashmir and Kashmiri Pandit” takes a deep dive into the plight of Kashmiri pandits throughout the lifetime of Kashmir (1500 years, to be precise).  The book touches every ruler who put a foot in or ruled Kashmir. Based on published facts, this book is a complete account of the exodus. In the end, the author has published snippets of his interactions with locals who didn’t leave the state in 1990. It helps to see the situation from the point of view of a local Kashmiri.  We sitting far away from Kashmir, blindly believes whatever is told to us through social media like it is devoid of any pandit now, all the temples in Kashmir were demolished or all the places with Hindu names have been changed. The author has blasted them by providing fact-based evidence, including photographs of grand temples, streets with Hindu names, and Interviews of pandits living there. The author doesn’t claim that attacks on temples never happened or names didn’t change but restrain from exaggerating the situation.  For any event, he quotes 3-4 renowned author and then analysis their prejudices to understand who could be saying it accurately and who could be biased. Throughout the book, he has tried to maintain a balanced stance. However, his leftist ideology is palpable when he explains the situation from a Muslim’s angle. At many points, he seems biased and tries to mollify the intensity of the situation.  It is an audacious and courageous attempt to put forward the real story of Kashmiri Pandits and how the situations worsened and reached exodus. Those of have read “Kashmirnama” may find a lot of similarities between these two. Although, the focus of this book is entirely on the story of the exodus.  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author
Thank you @ashok_kumarpandey for these deeply rese Thank you @ashok_kumarpandey for these deeply researched books. Huge respect for you. Finally all 3 read..  #books #bookstagram #book #reading #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #art #libri #instabooks #booksbooksbooks #literature #readersofinstagram #author #bhfyp
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