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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">THE SECRET OF GOD'S SON</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>‘The seas will devour the glorious city of Dwaraka. People will forget your name and your Gita. May the world perish! May the world perish!’</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With this cruel curse on Krishna, Queen Gandhari plunges mankind into the unspeakable evil of the Kali Yuga. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is up to Pradyumna to try and reverse the dire prediction. To journey into terrifying realms, confront Yama and Shiva, and to vanquish the Kali demon. In order to do so, he must shed all that holds a mortal back—his arrogance, his fears, his baser instincts… He must lead his people out of the swirling vortex of greed, disease and misery. And there is one powerful weapon still…the secret surrounding Pradyumna’s origin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the answer lies the destiny of all humanity! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love mythology and mythological fictions. Though I have read so many books, never had I read about story after the reign of Pandavas and Krishna. Never had I given a thought about what would happen after this. That is exactly what prompted me to read the first book in the series "Pradyumna, The Son of God' I must say I loved it and couldn't stop myself from signing up for this blog tour! I wasn't disappointed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The story starts with Bheema telling Vikarna to take their side in the battle to which Vikarna refuses. He is slayed by Bheema. Post battle, Pradyumna wants to save the world from Gandhari's curse and he wants to bring Vikarna back. While he does succeed in bringing back Vikarna, the problem starts when Gandhari couldn't revert the curse. The story gets more and more interesting as it progresses and comes the major surprise in the final chapters where the secret will be revealed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The major plus point of this book is Usha Narayan's narration. The way she has written the story is beautiful! There were many WOWs in the story which made me fall in love with the book. The scene at Kailasa was one of them (which is my favorite). One more scene which stayed with me was Lord Krishna leaving the earth. I didn't want to continue reading but I couldn't stop either! Kudos to Usha Narayan for writing such a beautiful piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Highly recommended for those who love Mythological fictions!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Usha Narayanan had a successful career in advertising, radio and corporate communications before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of <i>The Madras Mangler</i>, a suspense thriller, and <i>Love, Lies and Layoffs</i>, a light-hearted office romance. <i>The Secret of God’s Son</i> is the sequel to her bestselling book, <i>Pradyumna: Son of Krishna</i>, which was published in July 2015. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When she’s not juggling travel, writing and interviews, Usha reads everything from thrillers to romances, provided her cat isn’t fast asleep on her Kindle. She would love to hear from her readers here: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px; text-align: left;">author@ushanarayanan.com </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">“<i>Usha Narayanan has taken a quantum leap . . . to the outright spine-tingling narrative from the leaves of a time before. This book is Indian writing coming of age</i>" <b>Femina</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<i>Like the best of our mythological tales, this too, is a multilayered one . . .There is valour, there is cowardice, there is glory, there is shame, there is sex, lies and deception</i>" <b>The Hindu</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gayatri and Viraj both are products of childhood trauma. Yet they were able to survive, one because of her shrewdness and the other because of his genius. Rightfully Wrong Wrongfully Right, the final part in the best selling ‘Right and Wrong’ love trilogy is the story of these two damaged souls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gayatri Dutta, the poster child for rich spoiled diva is fighting to escape a life of servitude her tyrant father is hell bent on pushing her into. Her past string of failures have her backed against a wall. Lonely and desperate!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Viraj is a con who uses his genius to perpetuate his isolation. His life once of violence and abuse has left him cynical and cold.<span style="color: #262626;"> </span>He shuns the society and its hypocrisies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And then Gayatri and Viraj cross paths. She needs him and he despises her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To Viraj, Gayatri, is the epitome of all that he despises, shallow, manipulative and the kind who uses her beauty as a weapon. <i>Or is she?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gayatri sees Viraj only as a means to an end. She is sure that Viraj with his nerdy demeanor, owlish glasses and crude behavior will be easy to manipulate and walk over. <i>Only he isn’t!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had read 3 books of Varsha already, and all I can say is, the author is just getting better and better at weaving stories. Rightfully Wrong, Wrongfully Right is the story of Gayatri. If you have read the first two books in the series, you will remember this lady who was all set to spoil Aditya's marriage! Making you like someone you dislike is no ordinary task and Varsha has sone just that in this book! (If you haven't read the first two books, that's perfectly fine, You can still start with this one)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The story begins with Gayatri hunting for a job in a desperate attempt to free herself from the clutches of her dominating father. That one chapter makes you feel sorry for her. After all, she isn't as bad as we imagined! And when Viraj enters the scene, things just become fun. The mad scientist who behaves rudely with everyone else, cannot seem to do the same with Gayatri. Thus begins the dance of push and pull. What will happen in the end? Will they be able to find a happy ending? Read the book to find out more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I totally loved the narration and the way the story is built. Humor induced in regulated dosages makes sure that the novel doesn't get boring anywhere in the middle. The characters from the first two books are there too. Finished reading this book in one sitting and totally loved it! Highly recommended if you like reading love stories with a punch of humor.</span></div>
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‘I can do this, I can do this, I can...’ Gayatri wound her fingers tightly around her cellphone as she made her way to the cubbyhole Viraj called his office. <i>I did not expect a freaking hug, but a polite ‘how are you’ wouldn’t kill that man.</i> She rapped her knuckles on the door.</div>
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Viraj swung the door open. ‘What?’ His brows were furrowed and his lips, pursed.</div>
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Gayatri remembered what Nikhil had said to her once. <i>Dr Viraj owns and runs this lab. He was the only one you needed to impress!</i> ‘It’s my first day here!’ Gayatri could hear her voice shake. ‘Could you tell me<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">...</span></span>’</div>
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Gayatri scuttled out of Viraj’s way as he leaned out. ‘Find an empty room, do your work there. You are free to leave any time you want. You are free to come or to not come.’ The door shut on her face.</div>
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Flabbergasted, Gayatri kept staring at the door. <i>What just happened?</i> She cleared her throat. <i>I should not piss him off anymore.</i> ‘Thank you for this…this job.’ Her voice was as uncertain as the look on her face.</div>
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Viraj tugged the door open again. Gayatri flashed a smile at him and opened her mouth to speak but he stopped her short. ‘I don’t like talking. Find a room and stay there.’ He shut the door on her again.</div>
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<i>Asshole!</i> Gayatri fisted her hands and retreated. <i>I can do this! I am doing this! Bigger picture, please!</i> Gayatri paused and peeped inside the first lab that she stumbled upon. The place was quiet except for a low hum of machines. Gayatri pushed the doors open and walked inside the lab. It was empty. ‘Does anyone else work here besides the mad scientist?’ She leaned against one of the steel racks. The door flew open behind her. With a big grin she turned to greet the person coming in. ‘Hi! I<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">—</span>’ she froze. It was the mad scientist with a bunch of papers in his hand.</div>
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Viraj noticed Gayatri at the same time. A familiar irritation flashed in his eyes. ‘Not this room. Not my lab! Find another room!’ He spoke with cool authority.</div>
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‘I was just looking!’ Gayatri smoothed her ponytail trying to mask her nervousness. He had her in knots.</div>
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Giving an indifferent shrug, Viraj walked past her. Gayatri got a whiff of his aftershave; it smelled clean and crisp, like water with a twist of lemon. <i>At least he doesn’t stink like his manners! </i>Gayatri stood there quiet and confused.</div>
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A loose paper slipped from Viraj’s hand and landed on the floor.</div>
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‘You dropped some paper!’ Gayatri said, her voice friendly. <i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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‘Ignore it. Like you, it is not going anywhere.’ Viraj pulled a portable stool and took a seat in front of an electronic panel fixed to a bigger panel.</div>
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Gayatri gritted her teeth and grinned with the ferocity of a wild animal that could pounce any moment.</div>
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Unknown to her, Viraj gave a similar smile except his was more like the wild animal that had pounced and won.</div>
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‘I’ll go and find a room. Thank you!’ Swiveling on her heel, Gayatri headed for the door.</div>
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Something stopped her<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">—</span>her father’s face and the realization that two weeks ago she had physically fought for herself, and now she had to fight again but with her mind instead of hands. <i>I have to win over Mr Madness. Maybe I could wear a beaker over my head and tattoo the periodic table on my arms! </i></div>
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‘If you are trying to open the door telepathically, let me be the first to tell you it is not working!’ </div>
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Gayatri exhaled noisily. <i>Scathing and sarcastic, what more could a woman ask for?</i> Taking a few calming breaths, she slowly pivoted to face Viraj, specifically his back as he sat hunched fiddling with the panel in front of him.</div>
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‘I’m sorry if I have offended you somehow. I really need this job. And also, I’m qualified for it. I can show you my degrees. I can really make a difference here.’</div>
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‘Please Mr Viraj, give me<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">—</span>’ Just then, without warning, someone swung the door open. Gayatri wasn’t prepared for the push. ‘Ouch!’ She toppled. Her desperate hands grabbed the first thing in the vicinity<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">—</span>a steel rack. The rack shuddered violently and some of its contents landed on the floor.</div>
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Gayatri winced. A large electrical component had crashed into her hand ‘The door just opened, pushing me in,’ she said shaking her arm in pain.</div>
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Viraj glared at the door. He instantly lost the frown and his mouth eased at the ends. ‘Oh it’s you! Come inside!’</div>
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<i>Huh, Hyde turns Jekyll!</i> Gayatri spun around.</div>
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A timid, bespectacled, five-foot-nothing girl, her long hair in a tight braid, clad in a pastel-coloured salwaar kameez, stood at the door. Her skin was smooth and her hands kept tugging at the dupatta around her neck ‘Sorry to interrupt! Dr Kalra wanted to show you some tests he is about to run in lab 2.’ She then glanced at Gayatri. ‘I’m sorry if I hurt you. It was an accident.’</div>
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Gayatri was about to speak but Viraj cut her off. ‘She’s fine. Let’s go!’</div>
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<i>Urghh…the shit-faced scientist actually smiled and that too at </i>that<i> girl!</i> Gayatri kicked the steel rack. It shuddered again! <i>Shoot!</i> Before anything else would fall on her, Gayatri went after the scientist and the simpleton.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Varsha Dixit, the bestselling author of four successful contemporary romance books. Her debut book, Right Fit Wrong Shoe was a national bestseller for the year 2010. Varsha was a part of the Indian Television Industry and worked as an assistant director and online editor. She considers herself a dreamer who thinks deep but writes light. Even though creativity is gender free,Varsha feels blessed and enriched to be a woman. Currently, with her family, Varsha resides in CA, USA.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Vibha Batra</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-93-85936-36-4</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>183</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Imagine if you truly, madly, deeply loved a boy. And he loved you back. Imagine if the only obstacle standing in the way was his hard-to-please older sister. What would you do?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Meet M.A.C Misha. The lovestruck Laila who does all the above (in that particular order). She is (according to her Didi-in-law) everything a Bahu shouldn't be: garrulous, geeky, gawky, gainfull employed (especially the last bit). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">The apple of her friends' eyes. The love of Akshay's life. The up and coming bridal make-up artist. Misha is so many thins. But all she wants is to be accepted. Will Misha win Didi over with her Stepford Wife Act? Will she continue to be the poster child for the inherent evils of the Bahu Brigade? Or will she learn to love herself before the whole world and its wife can do the same?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Meet M.A.C Misha. Misha is a makeup artist who works at M.A.C store in a mall. She knows this is what she wants to do in life and her biggest dream is to do brides. According to her its the most beautiful thing to make a bride look perfect on her biggest day. Misha also has a masters in getting into awkward situations and no one can beat her in this. Love struck laila, Misha's character is the one that will have you rolling with laughter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Meet Akshay, the heir of Agarwal Jewellers. Akshay is tall, lean, handsome (Young Kamadev - the God of Lust, if you ask Misha) and successful young businessman. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> The story begins with Misha bumping into Akshay at a fashion show where she is the make up artist and Akshay is the sponsor. And they both end up meeting in a very hilarious way. In the very beginning we learn two things about Misha - she has to help those who are in trouble and she has a tendency to get into 'Foot in Mouth' situations easily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> When Misha meets Akshay, sparks fly and she acts as the perfect love struck Laila. But then Akshay also seems to be interested in our heroine and thus begins the love story (that will make you ROFL thanks to Misha). Now that Misha and Akshay have both declared their love for each other and want to tie the knot, comes our Didi. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Akki is more like a son to Didi as she is the one who brought him up. Didi is in search of a Bahu and Misha is everything she doesn't want her bahu to be like. Now Misha does so many things to convince Didi, things which may not be right. But will Misha ever be able to convince Didi? Does her love has enough power to overcome every obstacles that come in her way? Read the book to find out.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The Humor!! Totally loved the way Vibha has mixed romance with humor, making sure the reader will never lose interest.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The story starts right from the very first word, engaging the reader. The fact that you don't have to wait for the story to build up till it gets interesting makes it a perfect read.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Though Misha is portrayed as a blabbermouth and someone who gets into trouble often, there is a side of Misha which I found very likeable. Her dreams, her determination to fulfill them and Akshay's support - I loved these parts even more.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Definitely a page turner. With Misha and her never ending ways to get into an awkward situation, thanks to her blabbermouth, you will only want to keep reading to know what happens next.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">I loved Vibha's writing style. It will never let you get bored even the tiniest bit. The fast pace of the book suits perfectly for the story line.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> There are way too many hindi phrases used. While most of the readers would love it because it makes it more realistic, some may not. And also, the book is definitely not for grammar nazis!! It has extra letters added to the words for effects which some people may not like! Also, the story line is a bit predictive. If you have watched enough Bollywood movies, then you will definitely have an answer but nonetheless, the book has the potential to keep the readers engaged till the end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> I have read some of Vibha's previous books and I loved her writing style, the way she effortlessly mixes humor in her narration. So I was naturally curious when I received this book. I decided to read it while travelling to office. As soon as I boarded the bus, I used to pick a seat, take the book and start reading. And thanks to Misha, many a times I giggled and Guffawed in the bus while reading, earning 'is-she-crazy' looks from those around me! Also, I was so immersed in the book that I almost forgot to get down when my stop came.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Yes, this book is that hilarious and engaging. You will love it! Fast and quick read, it will definitely have you rolling with laughter.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-93-5106-493-0</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Karan Pratap Singh is on the brink of winning the Amateur Boxing Championship, when in a moment, he loses it all. His fall from glory seems fuelled by ruthless arrogance and an out-of-control anger management problem. That, however, is just symptomatic of a deeper issue. Buried under layers of his fractured subconscious lies a childhood secret he cannot come to terms with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Sonia Kapoor is a beautiful, volatile young woman with a secret that torments her at night but a secret that she feels no guilt for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">When fate throws Karan and Sonia together in Mumbai, their personal demons and pasts collide and stir up trouble in their fragile and uncertain present. But, is redemption possible without forgiveness?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Dancing With Demons is a fast-paced action drama of love, loss and resurrection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Meet Karan Prathap Singh, the short tempered boxer who has fallen from glory, the person who seems fearless but is tormented by his own personal demons deep inside, the person who invariably gets into trouble by being in wrong place at wrong time. Karan is also the man you could fall in love with - tall, well built with those boxer looks and a roughness with a dash of tenderness that is so sexy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Meet the beautiful Sonia Kapoor who doesn't want to stand out from the crowd but blend in, who always seems on the run, hiding from someone or something, who is so strong on the outside but still so fragile. With her courage and looks, she is definitely the girl one can easily fall in love with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> The story begins with Karan losing the most important match of his life when he gives in to his anger. He is banned from boxing for 4 years and his coach, Jerry, deserts him. Life seems over for Karan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Fast forward 4 years. Karan has involved in all sorts of things which would make Jerry very angry. And somehow, he always manages to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, thus falling in trouble at every step. This is when he meets Sonia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Sonia who is looking for a hideout lands up at Karan's place. In desperate need of money, Karan lets her be his paying guest. And this is where the sparks begin. Living so close, their lives are meant to collide. And when that happens, how will they react? Will they be able to make peace with their demons and give love a chance? Will they be able to leave behind their past and lead a Happily Ever After?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> A perfect novel to read on a weekend. It keeps you hooked till the very end and you are going to enjoy deciphering the secrets of both Karan and Sonia's past. The cover says 'Soon to be made into a Bollywood Film'. And seeing how this book ends, I can say it perfectly matches the Bollywood style.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Title</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Love Aptually</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Pooja Nair</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"Can real love ever blossom amidst a plethora of virtual chat apps and widgets? Can the mechanical swipes and eager clicks on the phone ever substitute the pleasures of a real-life chance encounter? For Aayushi, it all begins with an idle flickering message on her app's inbox, from a guy named Ayaan. This leads to an affair where the two discover a deep attraction for each other. However, Aayushi ends the relationship rather abruptly. Three years later, Aayushi unexpectedly bumps into Ayaan in her Singapore office. His changed behaviour perplexes her and she tries to find out if Ayaan had ever loved her the way she imagined love to be. She ends up uncovering revelations galore, and is finally led to a simple truth. Will this change her romantic notions forever or reaffirm her faith in love? "</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Aayushi was in a relationship when her paths first crossed with Ayaan. She lies about being in a relationship and continues chatting with Ayaan on the app where they became friends. Slowly the bond between then grows deeper and Aayushi grows attached to him. When they finally met, Ayaan professes his lover for Aayushi and Aayushi leaves him as she couldn't cope up with the guilt of lying to him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Fast forward to the future: Aayushi is in the middle of a business meeting when she sees Ayaan for the first time after so many years. She is shocked, confused and out of words due to his sudden appearance in her life. As she contemplates various possibilities of why Ayaan could be there, she finds out that he is a team mate and they have to work together. This paves way to the bubbling up of a new love story or rekindling of the old relation. The road though, is not easy. Will Ayaan and Aayushi make it work? Read to find out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> The story is simple and relatable. The language used is simple. There were some typos which could be over looked. The characters seem real and thus maintain the interest of the readers in the story. The pace was medium and sometimes I lost interest in between the story but the pace was picked up soon. Overall it was a light read. I recommend it to youngsters who like reading love stories.</span></div>
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Readers fell in love with Sneha and Nandini, two best friends who stuck to each other through heartbreak and joy in the bestselling novel, Right Fit Wrong Shoe. Now they are back in a delightful sequel that follows the two women as they begin the next phase of their lives in Mumbai.<br />
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After a failed marriage, Sneha, a single working mom, has no time, or inclination, for love. She resists every matchmaking attempt made by the overzealous Nandini, married to industrialist Aditya. But then the past intrudes in the form of the gorgeous and rich, Nikhil, who brings along Gayatri to break-up her ex-fiance, Aditya's marriage. Sneha enlists Nikhil's help to salvage the situation. But how does she even talk to a man who clearly loathes her? As Nikhil and Sneha try to grapple with their egos and combustible chemistry, love blossoms.<br />
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Wrong Means Right End, an exuberant story about love and friendship, is filled with surprises and a wicked twist at every turn.<br />
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Wrong Means Right End is a sequel to Right Fit Wrong Shoe, though both can be read as standalone novels. This book is the story of Sneha, who was introduced as Nandini's friend in Right Fit Wrong Shoe, In this book, Sneha is divorced and has moved to Mumbai with her baby boy Advey and Amla, her maid. Nandini's numerous attempts at match making has left Sneha in despair. It is during such time she meets Nikhil Chandel.<br />
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Sneha and Nikhil aren't what you usually call BFFs but a common goal brings them together - saving Nandini's marriage from Aditya's Ex-Fiancee. Now this is my favorite part of the story, as sparks fly between Sneha and Nikhil. Their chemistry and the story that follows is worth the wait it took for the romance to build up.<br />
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The language, the humour and the narration all makes this novel a perfect read for romance lovers. Waiting for more books from Varsha :)<br />
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Varsha Dixit, the best selling author of four successful contemporary romance books. Her debut book, Right Fit Wrong Shoe was a national bestseller for the year 2010. Varsha was a part of the Indian Television Industry and worked as an assistant director and online editor. She considers herself a dreamer who thinks deep but writes light. Even though creativity is gender free, Varsha feels blessed and enriched to be a woman. Currently, with her family, Varsha resides in CA, USA.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Varsha Dixit </i></span></div>
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Right Fit Wrong Shoe, begins at a point where all love stories end. The tale weaves around Nandini and all that is important to her, with two contenders gunning for the top spot; Aditya Sarin and Sneha Verma.</div>
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Aditya Sarin, the man Nandini is madly in love with, yet compelled, for some unsolved reason to shun. Aditya, on his part, in the past declared Nandini to be a ‘millennium bhehenji (conservative girl)’ and ‘lassi (yoghurt drink) in a wine glass’. Yet he fell for her . . . hard! However, some mysterious episode caused the lovers to, acrimoniously, part. </div>
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Now, Aditya is back in Kanpur, all his guns blazing (the real and the imagined), determined to devastate her life. Fortunately for the readers, and unfotunately for Aditya, Nandini is determined not to‘bite the dust’ oh so quietly. Wonder, in the battle royal, who wins or who loses it all?</div>
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Sneha Verma, the other contender, is Nandini’s BFF, that one friend who knows us better than we do. The one we trust more than Stayfree or Clearasil. Sneha maybe headstrong, hammer fisted and stern mouthed, but for Nandini, she will willingly stand in the path of imminent lightning bolt or a nasty tornado, even if it’s named Aditya Sarin. In standard X, Sneha took Nandini under her wing and that equation hasn't changed much. Sneha, a recent wife and even more recent mom, appears to be fighting some unknown demons of her own.</div>
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Right Fit Wrong Shoe, observes and opinionates the society, affected and amused. It fleetingly touches on issues; fleeting as watching discourses (courtesy Astha Channel), is trendier and quicker, than reading them. </div>
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The book is an AAA (anytime, anywhere, anyone) read. It promises to make your day better, and a bad one not any worse.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As the blurb says, the story begins at the ending of Nandini and Aditya Sarin's story. And from here you go in the reverse direction. As Aditya is returning back to India and to Nandini's town, she is worried sick of facing him. His last warning keeps ringing in her ears as she tries hard not to imagine what the encounter with Aditya might unravel. And what's worst is Aditya takes over the company Nandini works for. But one thing is evident. The sparks are very much there. So will the sparks lead to something more? Or will Aditya get his revenge? You have to read this novel to find out more.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The way the story started. It keeps the reader guessing what might have happened before that has led to this path in the protagonists' life.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The sense of humor. There are many instances that will make you laugh hard.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The writing style and the narration were a plus point.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The love - hate relationship between Aditya and Nandini. It left me asking for more.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Too much bollywood-ish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I would have liked this book more if the editing was good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Dramatic ending!! </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> All in all, the book was a great read. I enjoyed reading it. Definitely had me hooked for the period I was reading it. I would suggest it to anyone who is looking for a quick and light read. But don't go for it if you are a grammar nazi!! If not, then pick it up and enjoy reading the spicy story of Nandini and Aditya Sarin.</span></div>
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Varsha Dixit, the best selling author of four successful contemporary romance books. Her debut book, Right Fit Wrong Shoe was a national bestseller for the year 2010. Varsha was a part of the Indian Television Industry and worked as an assistant director and online editor. She considers herself a dreamer who thinks deep but writes light. Even though creativity is gender free, Varsha feels blessed and enriched to be a woman. Currently, with her family, Varsha resides in CA, USA.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Arjun Pawar</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Frog Books</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-93-52013-09-8</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>211</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22.4px;">In an era dominated by the saints rises a Kingdom where sins are committed regularly. A Kingdom ruled by a noble King but misled by his cruel Masters. Hamish, the cruellest Master with a dream of conquering the world, faces a challenge from an ordinary boy, who in search of his answers finds the reason for his existence. Fire God, the most powerful and loyal Master of the King, is stuck in a dilemma of whether to support the good or the bad. A story of brutal vengeance where there is no space for the good. Will the good rise to power?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> The book starts with Xaviallo rebelling against his father, Emperor Zataki, in order to stop the tradition of slavery. Wise and just, Xaviallo forms a new kingdom in the land of Drokas and the subjects love their new ruler. He even gets the Shubhadra's to join hands with his kingdom. But just as everything seems to be going well, someone poisons Xaviallo and his ten year old Marshell is declared as the king. But the dangers haven't passed yet. When the enemy is an insider, it is much more difficult to eradicate him than if he were an outsider. Will King Marshell unveil the evil plans of Master Hamish before its too late? Will he be able to save the kingdom and its people from the cruel fate that is in store for them?</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't really understand the ending. So much was happening at once. I was expecting something better but was disappointed by the turn of events.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> All in all, it was an interesting read. Could have been better!!</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Sujata Rajpal</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Mahaveer Publishers</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>9789350881019</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>238</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i> When your dreams are tainted with lies and deceit, you have no other choice but to walk to the other end of the corridor.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i> Leela has nothing extraordinary about her except the dream to become famous. Her desires take wings when she gets married to a handsome boy from a respectable family in Delhi. But her dreams are shattered even before they have a chance to take flight.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i> She happens to meet two friends from a long forgotten past, which infuses hope and opens new avenues to realize her dormant aspirations. Leela delves into previously unexplored paths of deception and forbidden passions that only make her stronger.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i> In an attempt to rediscover herself, she falls in love with life and with herself but her life takes a sudden turn again...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i> No matter what, Leela will continue to chase her dreams.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i>Where does this journey take her?</i></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">My Review</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Leela is the central character of this novel, as one can predict from the blurb. Being Manglik, life was not easy for Leela. With parents who hate her for the death of her younger brother, an elder brother who treats her like a pariah, a husband who is mentally unstable and friends who are all leading a comfortable life, Leela's story has it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Leela's sole aim in life is to become famous. She wants to earn fame so that she could make her parents proud. But when she is married off at an early age, her dreams of becoming an RJ is squished. Vishal, who seems to be a nice guy in the beginning, turns out to be insane; her mother-in-law who was so meticulous about everything, doesn't say anything about Vishal's behavior either. When things go wrong, it is Leela who is blamed for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> In this gloomy life of her, she finds out an escape through Elaa. She leads an alternate life through Elaa's medium. She laps up on the praise Elaa gets from her Facebook friends. She loves the attention people give her. But everything changes when Jai, her secret admirer comes face to face with her. What will happen next? How does Leela manage to realize her dreams?</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 24px;">The story is a mix of so many different things. You name it and the story has it. Yet the author has managed to weave it all beautifully into a single story.</span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Farah Oomerbhoy</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Wise Ink</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-1940014708</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> 16-year-old Aurora Darlington is an orphan. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at school, she dreams of running away and being free. But when she is kidnapped and dragged through a portal into a magical world, suddenly her old life doesn't seem so bad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 22.4px;"> Avalonia is a dangerous land ruled by powerful mages and a cruel, selfish queen who will do anything to control all seven kingdoms--including killing anyone who stands in her way. Thrust headlong into this new, magical world, Aurora's arrival sets plans in motion that threaten to destroy all she holds dear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> With the help of a young fae, a magical pegasus, and a handsome mage, Aurora journeys across Avalonia to learn the truth about her past and unleash the power within herself. Kingdoms collide as a complicated web of political intrigue and ancient magic lead Aurora to unravel a shocking secret that will change her life forever.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">My Review</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b> </b>I received this book as a part of <a href="http://b00kr3vi3wtours.blogspot.in/2016/01/Last-of-the-Firedrakes.html">b00k r3vi3w</a> tours. I couldn't help sign up for this one as fantasy is my favorite genre and I must say the book didn't disappoint me at all. I was dragged into Aurora's story right from page one and I enjoyed reading each and every part of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Young Aurora is in for the surprise of her life when she is kidnapped by a cruel looking man and dragged into a magical world which she didn't even know existed. Hold on, because that is not the only thing. As the story progresses, there are more and more secrets that are unveiled and it just gets better and better. How does Aurora fare in this new world and what will she do to save herself from her evil aunt who seems capable of going to any lengths just to kill Aurora? The book will have you on the edge of your seat for sure!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I loved the way Aurora's character has been portrayed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The narration was crisp and the attention given to details was picture perfect; nothing more and nothing less.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I loved how the story line is developed.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There were many instances where I felt similarities between this book and the Harry Potter books. But nonetheless, the story line was great and hence I could overlook it and enjoy it.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> A fantastic book for those who love to read fantasy novels. It will surely keep you glued till the end. Highly recommended.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: inherit;">Chapter 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: inherit;">Kidnapped<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">For a second that felt like a
lifetime, everything stopped; I felt like I was floating in nothingness. Then I
blinked, and, when I finally opened my eyes and focused again through the tears,
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I found myself standing at the
mouth of a small cave situated on a hill and overlooking a quiet, moonlit
valley. On my left, a dark forest stretched out as far as the eye could see,
treetops glistening silver in the light of the full moon. The hills around us
undulated into wildflower-filled meadows that lay sleeping in the dewy night.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Far down in the valley, I could see
a little village, its lights twinkling in the distance. To my right, a
waterfall splashed playfully into a small river that ran down into a lake, next
to which the little village was built. The moon here was fuller and larger than
I had ever seen it, and the night sky was awash with a fantastic array of
glittering stars.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Had I passed through the tapestry?
Where was I?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I looked around, disbelief clouding
my judgment. I was still trying to get my bearings after that strange moment
when I had been inside the tapestry and nowhere at the same time. It gave me a
funny feeling, as though I had been lifted out of my own consciousness and then
put back into my body.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">A warm breeze brushed past my face
and played with my hair. Gone were the cloudy grey mist and the cold, nipping
wind of the English countryside. I drew in a sharp breath—the air was crisp and
clear, sweet smelling, and fresh. The moonlit valley was filled with fruit
trees, wildflowers, and rolling meadows.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“How did we come here? Where are
we?” I asked, still confused.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“You really are ignorant,” said
Oblek, glancing at me. “I take it your uncle didn’t tell you anything?”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I shook my head and looked down.
Oblek had tied my hands with a rope he had with him while I was still dazed and
looking around. It was humiliating, and the rough ropes cut into my wrists,
rubbing them raw every time he pulled me forward.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I had to find some way out of this.
And, at the moment, the only thing I could do was discover more about where I
was. Then, when I got an opportunity, I could escape and find my way back up to
the cave on the hill, where we had arrived out of the tapestry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">But then what?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Christopher was probably dead, and
Aunt Arianna would doubtless blame me for everything since I had disappeared at
the same time. I had no idea what to do. I didn’t really want to go back, and,
now that my adoptive parents were dead, I had nothing to return to.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I was starting to panic. I had
nowhere to go, and my mind was imagining an array of horrible outcomes of my
kidnapping. My palms had become sweaty, and my racing heart was thundering in
my chest as I half-walked and half-ran, desperately trying to keep up with
Oblek’s giant strides.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“Why are you doing this?” I pleaded
with my kidnapper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">But Lord Oblek said nothing. He
didn’t even look at me. He just kept walking ahead and dragging me along behind
him, with no more explanations as to what he was planning to do with me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I was terrified, and I had no idea
if I was going to survive this. But I tried to be brave. Maybe I could talk my
way out of this?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“You do know that this is called
kidnapping?” I said, trying to reason with Oblek.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">He didn’t bother to answer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“What will happen to me now?” I
squeaked, my voice breaking, as I tried not to cry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">“Queen Morgana will decide what is
to be done with you,” said Oblek, finally.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Queen Morgana! The woman from my
dream? It was not possible that this, too, was a coincidence. It must be the
same Morgana, the one who had tried to kill my real mother.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Who the hell was she?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">Suddenly all of this seemed
extremely scary. I hoped that I was still dreaming and that there was no way I
had actually traveled through a magical tapestry into some strange land. It all
seemed very exciting in books. But actually being kidnapped and then hauled
around like an animal, traveling deep into a land I knew nothing about, was not
my idea of fun.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: inherit;">I had to get away from this
horrible man, and fast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For Farah Oomerbhoy, writing is a passion and reading her solace. She is a firm believer in the fantastic and magical, and often dreams of living in Narnia, Neverland, or the Enchanted Forest.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">When she was pregnant with her first child ten years ago, a story popped into her head she could not ignore. “I was at my grandmother’s house, and as I looked at the image of a beautiful forest with a castle in the distance on a tapestry hanging on the wall, I imagined myself being whisked away into another world,” she said. It was at that moment the world of Avalonia, with its powerful mages and fae and the evil Queen Morgana, was born. Farah Oomerbhoy’s debut novel, The Last of the Firedrakes, was released in the summer of 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Farah lives with her husband and three children in their family home in Mumbai, India. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Mumbai. Her first novel is The Last of the Firedrakes, Book 1 of the Avalonia Chronicles.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Title</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">My Fantastic Failures <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Shreya Upadhyaya & Siddhartha Upadhyaya<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-93-82665-41-0<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> 250 [INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a book about – College courage. Dreams. Failures. Entrepreneurship. And a
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A work of fiction 'My Fantastic Failures' is based on a real life story of a
brother and sister who entered an interesting pact to safeguard each other’s
dreams in face of all failures.<br />
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This powerful and fast paced story brings out a beautiful relationship of the
two and how far they went to finally fail the failure.<br />
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Set in the backdrop of college life, this inspiring, dramatic, daring and yet
humour filled story has the ‘what next element’ to keep you hooked.<br />
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A roller coaster ride in itself, the story deals with managing expectations
when one is born and brought up in an IIT campus, entrepreneurship, braving
countless failures and also facing the threat of getting dropped out of college
(India’s no. 1 fashion institute).</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Money is the ultimate goal for many people. What crossroads can one take to earn more? How much greed can a person have and to what extent will this be satisfied?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Vijay and Paul, back in their college days, invented a machine which they called God or Noek. It had the capability of earning huge profit for them at the cost of jeopardizing the whole nation's financial market. But what happens when Paul kicks out Vijay out of his own machine?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Akram, JASON's head is facing some fluctuations in their trade and he has no idea what or who it is responsible for the loss he is suffering from. Rahul, the young to-be entrepreneur is found dead as soon as he signed his contract with JASON.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> When Sahil connects the dot and finds a link with all these incidents, will he be able to take his revenge? Could he bring justice or will he fall prey to his own trap?</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br />Things I Liked:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">The author has narrated the story in a no-nonsense manner.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">The language was simple and the narration quite engaging.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">The whole idea of Noek and MemoryWall was fascinating to read. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Sahil's plan and the way he executed it was something I liked.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">The pace was too quick. The dots were getting connected sooner that I would have liked. It gives the reader little time to get into the mystery cracking mode but the story ends very soon.</span></li>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Verdict:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> A fast paced book in which the dots get connected soon and the game is over even before you have realized it. It will leave you asking for more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Srishti Publishers & Distributors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-93-82665-44-1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> 195 [INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Everyone has their secrets… But what if one common
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financial markets. What would it take for him to reveal this secret?</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">A man is faced with a most peculiar choice – to
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<span style="background: white;">Googled by God is a fast moving financial thriller
that takes the reader on a journey to the dark realms of entrepreneurship and
technology. Revolving around the ever changing worlds of stock markets,
investments and money, the reader soon finds himself in the middle of a
dangerous game of emotions and karma.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Money is the ultimate goal for many people. What crossroads can one take to earn more? How much greed can a person have and to what extent will this be satisfied?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Vijay and Paul, back in their college days, invented a machine which they called God or Noek. It had the capability of earning huge profit for them at the cost of jeopardizing the whole nation's financial market. But what happens when Paul kicks out Vijay out of his own machine?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Akram, JASON's head is facing some fluctuations in their trade and he has no idea what or who it is responsible for the loss he is suffering from. Rahul, the young to-be entrepreneur is found dead as soon as he signed his contract with JASON.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> When Sahil connects the dot and finds a link with all these incidents, will he be able to take his revenge? Could he bring justice or will he fall prey to his own trap?</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br />Things I Liked:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The author has narrated the story in a no-nonsense manner.</span></li>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-21872290391890570592015-11-14T08:23:00.000+05:302015-11-14T08:23:30.519+05:30Umbilical Cord - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Meena R Chandawarkar
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">CreateSpace
Independent Publishing Platform<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-1515293828<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comes a compilation of 40 short stories by Meena R Chandawarkar and Santosh
Avvannavar that uses The Umbilical Cord as a metaphor to bring social awareness
and intends to draw the reader’s attention towards the society. The stories in
this book revolve around love, forgiveness, empathy etc. as society is a cobweb
of relationships. There is something for everyone in this book. Read on to find
out which ‘cord’ is closer to your heart, as the Umbilical Cord is an
attachment that remains forever…the name says it all…</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This book, as mentioned in the blurb is a collection of 40 short stories.
There are many things that remain with us in this life time. These things are
compared to the Umbilical Cord - A Cord that remains, always, in many ways.
Among the 40 short stories, some were good and some weren't. Many of the
stories in the collection were thought provoking. They make you ponder on so
many aspects of life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and the tag line associated with each one of them was self explanatory. It
pretty much gave an idea about what to expect in that particular chapter. All
the stories are extremely short, 2 - 3 pages in length. While this is good in
the sense that the stories make a quick read, some of the stories felt incomplete.
It felt like the stories ended too soon before making an impact on readers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">The language used is
simple and easy to understand. A wide range of topics are covered and many of them attempt on creating social awareness. There is something for every type of reader in this book, which he/she can relate to. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 21.3333px;">This realistic approach helps the readers to identify with the stories, which is very important. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">All in all, this book is a very quick
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is like a guitar. Tune. Play. Repeat,” says Viktor, a US based financial
professional of Indian origin. He was rich, smart, intelligent, witty and
emotional too, but still was lost in finding the purpose of his life. In spite
of his great job and hefty pay package, he didn't feel the sense of
contentment. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Then
he met Kim, his lady luck. She helped him realize his dream life, sparking a
love story. Despite his failure in pursuit of his dream, Kim stood by him…till
she decided to move on. Viktor is heart-broken, lost again, and struggles to
balance his aspirations and office life. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">This
story is his journey through life-changing experiences in India and USA –
ranging from writing his first book to becoming a coach for cancer fighters,
and then a motivational speaker, to finally becoming the Guru with Guitar.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> We are always running after something or the
other in our lives. First it is good grades, then it is good job and then it is
a good lifestyle where you get a comfortable salary. But only once you reach
this stage will you realize that life is not as easy as you expected it to be.
The hectic schedule takes out all the fun from life and what you are left with
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It is in this stage, we meet Viktor. He has achieved
that good position job and money wise but when it comes to his personal
satisfaction, he realizes that he is far off from the mark. Confused and
frustrated, he tries to find the purpose of his life, to balance between work
and his dreams. Then he meets Kim, his lady luck, who stands by his side
through thick and thin and gently guides him in finding his true calling. From
Viktor's confused state to the time where he finds happiness, from finding
inspiration to inspiring others to achieve their dreams, from rejections to
gaining world wide popularity and from budding love to heart breaks, it is a
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are many things one can learn from Viktor's story.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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than anything, I loved the quotes in the book. The way Viktor and Kim
conversed using quotes was something I enjoyed reading.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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confusion with life, his desire to do something great, his pursuing of
dreams, Kim's never ending support, Amber's sweet nature are all blended
perfectly to make the story appealing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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loved the sweet love brewing between Victor and Kim. It was all good till
the point where the story takes a drastic turn.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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way the chapters were named and how the same was incorporated in the story
was interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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narration was good. The language in which this story is written is simple
and easy to understand. The pace was neither fast nor slow making it a
balanced read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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ending seemed like it was written in a hurry. It didn't have the appeal as
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The last two chapters seemed to be swapped. I was really confused when I
came to the last chapter and found Kim still in hospital when I had read
something different in the previous chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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A book with good beginning which makes you evaluate what you have achieve
so far in life and how happy are you with it. The story flows smoothly till it
reaches the end where everything happens so abruptly. All in all, this book is
worth reading for there are many lessons you can learn from it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Ritesh Arora<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-93-82665-52-6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Genre</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Fiction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Sarthak
Arora is a good looking and intelligent engineering graduate from Delhi who has
recently bagged a high paying job with an IT company in Kolkata. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Sarangi Sen is a beautiful, vivacious Bengali
girl working as a front office manager at The Grand Vilas, a luxury hotel in
Kolkata. Opposites in every way, the attraction is instant and mutual; so is
their falling in love, though it remains unprofessed for long. When things seem
to be falling on track, like a bolt from the blue, </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Sarangi is diagnosed with a medical condition
that leaves her with only three months to live. With no visible solution at
hand, nothing but fate seems to be holding power. Would Sarthak be able to
alter Sarangi's destiny and save his love? Or would he let Sarangi succumb to
the design of the mighty invisible script of fate? When the Heavens Smiled is a
heart-stopping spiritual, heroic, tender and intense love story that will open
up your mind to new and uncharted realms of life.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sarthak is a smart person (looks and intellect wise) who is working for
NetCon Consulting. His life comprises of working hard in office and enjoying
with his two jobless best buddies post office. He somehow has the knack of getting
into most embarrassing situations most of the times. Life was pretty normal (or
as much normal as it could be for Sarthak) until that evening in Hotel Grand
Vilas. When Sarthak meets Sarangi for the first time, it was love at first
sight. And what happens from here is a roller coaster ride for them both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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From the point where they both experience ecstasy in their new found
relations to when Sarangi is diagnosed with a medical condition, it leaves them
all shattered. It is at this condition that Sarthak has to decide how far he
can go to save his love. Sometimes there comes a situation in our lives where
everything seems to be going against us. Will Sarthak be able to stay strong in
such a situation? When things which challenge his beliefs happen and he has to
make a choice, will he be able to choose wisely? Can he fight destiny to save
his love or will destiny tear apart this blooming love? Read the book to know
more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Things I Liked:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was something that I liked a lot. His confidence and never give up mantra
earned him brownie points.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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that we fear and it is the unknown that we battle against. The human mind
refuses to accept anything that it doesn't know. There were many
situations which makes you question your belief. Though some of them are
difficult to believe, its all about our faith. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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warming.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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justice to the story between Sarthak and Sarangi. The story was so much
centered around Sarthak that sometimes it felt like Sarangi was a side
character.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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have been better. Many characters were just introduced but soon they were
forgotten.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Not particularly awesome but not bad either. It was a slow paced, thought
provoking tale with a dash of humor and spirituality. All in all, advised for a
quick and one time read.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-90578551619056377012015-11-12T19:12:00.001+05:302015-11-13T10:13:29.699+05:30Keeping the Promises - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Mighty
and irreplaceable as they are, words are lethal weapons that change lives… by
sometimes linking two hearts and sometimes shattering everything
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">He
had almost lost himself when she brought him back to life with her promises.
Dying from a dreadful tumour, every night before they went to sleep, she took a
portion of his heart and soul as promises. For better or worse, he'd have to
keep the promises for the rest of his life. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">On
his journey of fulfilling those promises, his bond is strengthened with all
those who, like him, are keeping their promises. </span></div>
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were those amusing, surprising and painful promises they all kept? </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Meet
the girl who changed the lives of the people she loved, and those who find
their true selves in Keeping the Promises.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meet Dhruv. An MBBS student who got admission purely because of his dad's
money, fitness freak, nerd and a cool guy with a devil-may-care attitude. He
can go to any length to help his friends. Bound by promises he made to his
dying girl friend, he is on a mission to bring his life back on track.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meet M, the cheerful and bubbly girl, who puts her friends and family's
needs before her own happiness. On her death bed, M wants to leave behind her
loved ones in a state from where they can carry on with their lives without
brooding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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To what lengths will you go to ensure the happiness of someone you love?
What would you do if you are left with no choice but to watch the love of your
life die in front of your eyes even though you could save them? This is the
story of M and Dhruv. M, who is suffering from Neurofibrosarcoma, makes everything
in her power to ensure that her loved ones remain happy even after her death
and Dhruv, even though belongs to a family of doctors, couldn't get his girl
friend treated because she refuses to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dhruv's life changes drastically when he discovers M has
Neurofibrosarcoma. He would have lost himself if not for the promises M takes
from him every night. Though some of them seem absurd, they does make sense in
the end. Discover their journey together as Dhruv narrates their story to her
everyday and as they relive those magical moments once again. It is a beautiful
love story that will touch your heart and makes you both happy and sad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my attention first. Narrated through Nirali's view and then through Dhruv
as he writes the novel, it flowed pretty smoothly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The small notes with which Dhruv woke M everyday were my favorite. I loved reading these sweet notes.</span></li>
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done well and the side characters were also given equal importance. The
way Ansh and Angie's story developed and the way it ended (no I am not
including spoilers!) was a treat to read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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were handled throughout the story. There were also many LOL moments in the
story which I enjoyed thoroughly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">From M's stubbornness to her
love, from Dhruv's carelessness attitude to his tender nature, M's
parents' bonding with Dhruv, Ansh and Angie's love and break up, from Badepapa's
threats to Rishi's love for his sister, it made an awesome read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the story - friendship, love, mystery, humor and yes, break ups too and it
was a perfect blend of all these.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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more about Nirali and M's association considering how Nirali was scared
about Dhruv not talking to her when he finds out the truth. I must say,
this was where I was a bit disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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sometimes for being so stubborn about the treatment. Though it was for the
good, there were some times, when I just hated her for putting Dhruv and
others through so much.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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It's not just another cancer patients' lover story; this much I can
guarantee you. The story is written and narrated so beautifully that you
wouldn't want to stop reading it till the end. One of the most beautiful tale I
have read recently. Highly Recommended!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Aditti Gaur<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-93-85137-13-6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">211<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">250 [INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Who would you give preference, yourself, your
family or your friends? </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">She achieved everything she wanted. She gave way
to who wandered away from their path or had no opportunity by founding a music
studio and exploring her own love for music. Her life was perfect until the day
her world went upside down. She quietly surrendered to the situations and stood
brave for rest of her world. Her friends also wanted her to move on. But then
HE arrived. HE was her admirer and the only one, she was comfortable with.
Still, she pulled her feet back when love bloomed in her life again instead of
indulging into HIS life. So, what troubled her? </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">That was not the end of her story, but was it
the beginning or she just had a pit-stop? </span><br />
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</span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Adhira is someone, who all her life, has put
the dreams of others' ahead of her own. She is strong and independent yet
fragile somehow. She is a successful woman who has achieved great heights in
her life all by herself. The story begins with a shocking news where we get to
know that Adhira is suffering from Bone Marrow Aplasia. Things start to get
complicated when she refuses to take treatment. But Adhira being the selfless
person, once again puts her friend's happiness in front of her own and starts
to plan and prepare for her best friend and soul sister Riddhi's wedding in
full swing. But as much as she tries to remain happy, things have a way of
getting out of her hands and soon she finds herself at a juncture from where
she couldn't get back. Her world is shattered totally and her smile seems to be
lost. What will happen from then? Will she be able to find her way back? Will
she find love again and if she does, will she be able to give it another shot?
Read this beautiful journey of Adhira to find out more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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character is sketched really well as a girl who cares about her friends
more than herself.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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selflessness and stability of thoughts were worth appreciating. It is hard
not to like her after you read about her.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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picturesque beauty of Manali, the enjoyment of the friends' gang, the
preparations for the dream wedding, the mischief and the brewing love were
some of the WOWs of the story.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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bonding between Adhira and Siddharth was woven so beautifully that it was
a treat to read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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ending hasn't been done with a happily ever after. It is written in a way
where hope is visible at the end of the tunnel but the journey till there
is left to the imagination of the readers. That, somehow, seemed
realistic.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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title suits well with the story line. Finding the lost love is depicted
well in Adhira's story. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the cover picture is beautiful and somehow manages to capture the beauty
and innocence of Adhira well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Things I Disliked:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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third person narration gets confusing sometimes. Especially when 'I' is
used, it takes some time to realize it's not in reference to the
protagonist but to Riddhi.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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were many typos and grammatical errors. The book would have been really
good if the editing was done well.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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wasn't given to the side characters much. They were introduced and brought
into the picture but soon their presence would be ignored completely.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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A nice book but could have been lot better with some good editing and
stabilized narration. Nevertheless, the story is quite good and makes a quick
read. Recommended for those who like to read love stories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Keep Reading :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-2215655276521574222015-11-09T21:31:00.002+05:302015-11-13T10:59:29.490+05:30Only Wheat Not White - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Title</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Only Whet Not
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Varsha Dixit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Penning Publishing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Type</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">eBook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">ASIN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">B00KQNNHVA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">63 [INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Genre</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Romance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">The Blurb</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">What
if the one you completely love is the one you simply can't! Twenty-six-year-old
Eila Sood moves to America to mend fences with her estranged older sister,
Sheela. Eila and the rest of the family in India had cut off ties with Sheela
after she married Steve Jacobs, 'out of caste, and out of color'. Elia soon
realizes that Sheela's marriage is on the rocks. To help pay Sheela's household
bills, Eila takes a second job at an afternoon strip club. When she crosses
paths with the owner, the handsome Brett Wright or 'blue-eyed ogre' as Elia
calls him, he both infuriates and fascinates her. Brett turns out to be her
reluctant and unquestionably sarcastic knight in shining armor. As Eila and
Brett spend more time together their desire for each other builds. However,
when Brett discovers the true reason for Eila's refusal he storms out of her
life, accusing her of being a prejudiced coward. Will Eila find the courage to
break stereotypes and embrace her love? Will Brett find solace in the arms of
his ex-girlfriend Cate? Will Sheela and Steve divorce? All of these questions
and more are answered in Varsha Dixit's latest and humorous and steamy love
story.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">The title of the story made me curious. 'What might actually be the
story behind it?' was what prompted me to pick up this book. And I am glad I
did. It was such a wonderful and hilarious read.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When Eila leaves India to work in New York, there is only one rule her mom sets
for her - Only Wheat Not White. Eila agrees readily because she had never
imagined meeting a handsome blue eyed ogre, who though irritates her to no end
at first, later makes her go weak in the knees and make her want to stop time
just so that she could be with him. While Eila set out to New York, it was only
to mend the broken ties of her family. Sheela was outcasted for marrying Steve,
a foreigner, against her family's wishes. After years when Eila comes to meet
her sister, her only goal is to bring her family together. But things start to
get complicated when she realizes Sheela's is not a happy marriage. When things
get difficult, Eila goes an extra mile to support her sister but what will
happen when she falls for Brett Wright? Will she be able to ignore her feelings
for long and abide by her mother's rule or will love overpower her fears of
suffering the same feat at Sheela?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a country where love marriages still raise eyebrows, marrying someone
from a different country is out of questions. Love, quarrels, hatred, heart
breaks, friendship, craziness - the story has it all. The NRI life style has been
portrayed perfectly. The unexpected turn of events, the steaming hot love story
between Eila and the handsome Brett, Steve's soft side, Eila's uncanny ability
to fall into trouble all made the story all the more interesting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Things I Liked:</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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loved Brett Wright! The handsome, drool worthy male protagonist made sure
I never lost interest in the story.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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wasn't just Brett, the narration, the pace and the articulation,
everything is mixed perfectly which makes the book a big success.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">I
loved the subtle sense of humor which was sprinkled throughout the story.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Eila's
clumsiness, her bouts with the most embarrassing situations and her
actions makes you laugh.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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habit of putting someone's happiness before her's, the way she helps her
sister even though she had to step out of her comfort zone, made her an
endearing person. (But when she refuses to see sense when it came to
Brett, I wanted to shake her up)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the side characters were sketched well. I loved Megan the most. Eila's
role of cupid in Megan's love story and her tips were sometimes
hilarious. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Pick up the book without second thoughts. It is a funny and fast paced
read and definitely a page turner. It will leave you rolling with laughter and
will make a good weekend read. Highly recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-41729868682691090292015-11-09T19:14:00.000+05:302015-11-12T21:28:55.568+05:30Anything to Look Hot - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Title</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Anything to Look
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Jas Kohli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">978-93-82665-50-2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">196<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">195[INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Genre</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Fiction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the superstar diva of the past decade doesn’t want to play the hero’s mother on
screen, she insists that she be reshaped into the most beautiful woman in the
world…by any means. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">This
is just one of the many odd situations which plastic surgeon Dr. Dhruv faces in
Mumbai. He has dealt with tyrannical bosses and finicky patients while
undergoing his training, during which he has also won over a stunning doctor as
his life partner. But satisfying the movie stars is a different ball game,
because every girl wishes to have bee-stung lips, and every guy wants to flaunt
a six-pack abdomen without working too hard. And all this while, he has to
resist losing his balance over his ravishing female clients. Dr. Dhruv’s
journey surpasses even a masala movie for humour, drama and action. In
debunking many a myth about cosmetic surgeries, the book will enthrall those
who can do Anything to Look Hot.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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With everyone trying to look beautiful, it is the era where plastic
surgeries are in demand. Plastic Surgeons who can give the necessary makeover
and make people look and feel beautiful are considered close to God. This book
is the story of one such plastic surgeon who strives constantly to sustain in
this fast paced industry. With an intention of operating on film stars and
super models, Dr. Dhruv moves to Mumbai, the city of dreams. But it is not easy
to establish oneself. Take this journey with Dr. Dhruv as he struggles to find his
foothold and then balance his workload as he becomes successful. This novel
gives you an insight into the mystic world of plastic surgery where everyone
wants to get operated on but no one wants to make it public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">This books gives an insight
into the world of plastic surgery which is the most sought after and yet
mysterious world.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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realistic concept manages to grab the reader's interest for some
time. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the actors' visit and their desires to get operated upon just to look hot
makes an interesting and sometimes funny read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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The story line didn't have that element to keep the readers' interest
sustained throughout.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the story exciting, it does the reverse. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Though there was some interesting facts, the overall story line wasn't
good enough to engage me till the end. The pace too took away the fun of
reading. So I would advice you to go for it only if you are alright with these
drawbacks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">PS: Thank you Author
Paradise for the review copy. Though it was a review copy, the review posted is
my honest and unbiased opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-59032360586598626872015-11-03T21:58:00.000+05:302015-11-12T21:29:52.239+05:30Hidden Husband - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Shikha Kaul<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">9789384382070<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">239<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cultures is the basis of their continued friction. Aisha is a Punjabi girl from
Gurgaon and Raghav a Bihari from Ranchi. Raghav’s family will certainly not
accept a girl from outside their community. And yet, he continues giving her
false hopes through his efforts and promises.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;">Will she manage to come out of this quandary or must she continue to
live in her self-created web? Explore her journey that makes her realise the
atrocities being committed on women in the Indian society and the tough
decisions she must take, keeping her most loved ones oblivious to everything
happening in her life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When I first heard about the book, the title 'Hidden Husband' stirred a
strange curiosity in me. What might it actually mean? May be it is a story
about adultery or extra marital affair was my first guess. But I was wrong. I
couldn't have been far off the mark. The author Shikha Kaul has managed to
write a brilliant debut which is far from being predictable. It is a book which
will draw you right inside from the very beginning and keeps you engaged till
the very ending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Aisha, the female protagonist of this novel, is a strong woman. She is a
HR of a company and little did she expect to find her soulmate in one of the
candidates she interviewed on a rather normal working day. Raghav, tall and handsome,
manages to capture her heart and both are madly in love for each other. But
things aren't easy for lovers in India and so it is for Aisha and Raghav. Aisha
being from another community, Raghav's family is strictly against their love.
The young couple take a drastic step after which there is only tests and more
tests for them. Will they be able to cross each hurdle in their path and remain
together till the end? Or will the pressure be too much that love will finally
die? Read this amazing novel by Shikha to find out what happens in the end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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kept me on the edge. I wanted to know the reason behind Raghav's behavior
which was a big question mark. Questions like 'Is he sincere?', 'Will they
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which is entwined with the story line. The author's views about these
makes the story all more interesting. These views made me like Aisha more.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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ending wouldn't have been this good. A perfect start and a perfect ending
makes this novel a brilliant read.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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If you are looking for something good to read over the weekend, pick this
book. Not only is it a good read, it will also give lots of food for your
thoughts. Highly Recommended!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Title</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The Curse of Brahma <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Author</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Jagmohan Bhanver<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Rupa Publishers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">978-81-291-3533-9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">375<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Price</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">295 [INR]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Genre</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Mythological Fiction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">The man who became a
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">The curse that banished
him to the hell of hells...</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">And the revenge that
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">When Lord Brahma, the
God of Creation, banishes his star pupil from Swarglok in a fit of rage, he
does not foresee that his decision will alter the fate of the three worlds.
Mortally wounded, and anguished at Brahma's unfair punishment, his pupil
struggles to survive in Tamastamah Prabha, the hell of hells. In time, he becomes
the Dark Lord, the most feared figure in Pataal Lok, who swears to destroy
Brahma.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">The power of the Dark
Lord soon begins to make its presence felt in the mortal world. Vasudev, the
brave prince of Bateshwar, becomes the hunter of Asura assassins; his closest
friend, Kansa, almost dies while trying to save his sister from a group of
deadly monsters; and the most valiant kings in Mrityulok turn over to the dark
side, driven by forces beyond their control.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">Only one person
threatens the Dark Lord's well-laid plans - Devki, the beautiful princess of
Madhuvan, who is destined to give birth to the warrior Krishna.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-size: 16.0pt;">Will the Dark Lord
allow Krishna - the person who has been prophesied to destroy him - to be born?</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;">My Review</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></i></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">I love mythological stories and that is what prompted me to
read this book. And I must say, I wasn't disappointed. Generally, when we are
told the story of Lord Krishna, it is Krishna's glory that is sung all the
while. And Kansa will just portrayed as an evil uncle. But what was the story
behind his behavior? Why did a person so good as he was, turn out to be so
evil? What exactly is the definition of evil and why people turn over to the
dark side? The book deals with so many such aspects before coming to a halt at
a point just before Krishna's birth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> There is one
more story that runs in parallel with Kansa's story and soon gets interlinked
with it - the story of the Dark Lord who once was Brahma's favorite pupil.
Banished to the hell of hells, he seeks revenge and he has risen so much in
power that even Brahma is somewhat scared of his pupil. The mere mention of his
name itself sends chills down the spines of even the deadliest demons but there
is one person who has the potential the upsurge all his plan - Devaki. And the
dark lord leaves no stone unturned until he gets rid of her. But it isn't that
easy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> This book is
all about The Dark Lord and Kansa. It will reveal many secrets unknown to most
of us, which will help us evaluate the story in a different perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> I loved the way
the author has handled the whole story. The way he has described each and every
event, I could visualize what was happening in the book. The horrific details
are written to such a perfection that at times you get chills down your spine.
The book was unputdownable. The narration was gripping and so was the story. It
will leave you asking for more. I am eagerly waiting for the next book in the
trilogy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Things I Disliked:</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> At some points, I
felt the story was dragged a bit which might make the readers lose interest for
a while but the story soon gets back on track, not leaving the reader much
disappointed. There were a few typos too which could have been avoided and the
book would have been much better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> I loved reading
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-3963872211671348452015-10-26T12:45:00.000+05:302015-10-26T12:45:29.184+05:301st Job and 10 Mistakes - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Uttam Kumar</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Author's Ink Publications</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>9789385137068</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>45</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Price</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>100 [INR]</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Genre</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Non - Fiction</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First
job is always special for everyone. It gives you financial freedom and wings to
your dreams. But caught in the euphoria, many people tend to commit some
mistakes which will land them in big trouble later on. This book is all about
such mistakes and how to avoid them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This
book is a very short read of around 45 pages. This is not a fiction novel.
Rather, it is a non-fiction book which lists out the most common mistakes
people commit at their first job. The author has listed out 10 common mistakes
people make and the ways in which they can be avoided. It is more like a
guidebook to the youth who have just landed in their first jobs. Some
suggestions in this book can be really helpful as they tell you what to do and
also what not to do so that you don't repent later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While
some of them were relevant and realistic, few were less convincing. Like in the
story about Loan for Loan where the author has cited example from his own life
where he helped a friend overcome from the worst phase of financial
instability. It would have been more convincing if the author had shared what
was the solution he gave to his friends that helped him recover from such a
huge mess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While it does have many things which can help you learn, there are few things
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necessary details when it is needed. Recommended for those who are taking up
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Shubha Menon</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Harper Collins India</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-93-5136-370-5</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>202</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i>Mini plans fairy-tale weddings, but she knows there are no fairy-tale marriages. The initial magic of her own marriage with Shyam has vanished, leaving behind a hunger that she tries to assuage with chocolates. She fantasizes about a 'dream lover', but she is over the hill, overweight and unconfident. The chances of tumbling into a passionate intrigue with a gorgeous man are bleak, she thinks. Or are they?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i>For, not so far away, in Mumbai, the glamour capital, the scion of an erstwhile royal family has decided to wed a Bollywood starlet, and Mini is soon on her way to plan this 'no-budget' wedding with the enticing Rustom - head of the city office, handsome, sophisticated, and every bit the ladies' man. It doesn't take Mini long to decide that if Rustom is a skirt-chaser, she is going to shape up and get into the kind of skirts he likes to chase.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><i>Is Rustom the 'dream lover' she has been hunting for, or is Sicko Shyam going to drag her back to the dregs of their marriage? Either way, the Second Coming promises to be steamy and full of trouble and hilarity - not always at her expense.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Meet Mrinalini aka Mini, who is in her early forties. A wedding planner with exceptional ideas, M&B romance novel lover, chocolate addict, avid dreamer waiting for Dream Lover (DL) and a plump and unhappy wife - that is Mini Mathur for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Meet Rustom, the person with looks of a Greek God. Soulmates' Mumbai branch head, this Parsi has no lack of girls who drool over him. Skirt chaser, women's man, smooth talker and flirt are the kind of the word that can be associated with Rustom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Mini Mathur who is a star employee of 'Soulmates' who plan dream weddings is definitely not happy with her personal life. Forty something, she is on the verge of early menopause and there is still that dream of meeting her 'Dream Lover' that remains unfulfilled. An unattentive husband is definitely an added minus. It is during this time that she gets an offer to fly to Mumbai to plan a 'no-budget' wedding. Determined to have fun before menopause kicks in, Mini lands up in Mumbai, anticipating some excitement. And she is more than successful in finding it. What happens next is a totally hilarious read.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The author has balanced the humor and the emotional trauma of Mini well.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The humor inserted at regular intervals makes sure that the reader never gets bored of the story.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The story was well articulated and makes a very fine debut.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">I liked the ending (no I am not giving away anything here) I liked the fact that the author has done justice to the characters here.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The Charger incident was my favorite which got me rolling with laughter.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> A light and humorous read that is sure to get you laughing. Do give it a read.</span></div>
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Swathi Shenoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618247002299206451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772823265067228693.post-53599929620897029002015-10-12T08:07:00.003+05:302015-10-12T08:18:26.989+05:30S. O. A. R. - Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Author</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Abir Mukherjee</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Publisher</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>Frog Books</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">ISBN</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>978-93-52013-24-1</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Number of Pages</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>: </b>161</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Frustrated with their current jobs, Uday, Adhyayan, and Rajasekaran team up to start an innovative business, non-existent in India until then. Ignoring all pragmatic aspects of life, they chase their dreams with immense pleasure. However, their journey is no cakewalk, as they confront financial crisis and rejections soon. Uday plays a business trick to triumph over that uninfluenced market; it works initially, but soon boomerangs, blowing the team apart. The police arrests Uday accusing him of illegal activity by his organization. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">'S.O.A.R is the story of chasing a dream, quandary between desire and responsibility, friendship and love. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> Uday, an employee who is unhappy with his current job, wants to do something new and exciting in life. The monotonous company life is definitely not what he is looking for in his life. Then one day, a casual mail from a friend gives him an innovative idea which he was looking for. Soon he sets working on his dream project along with his friend Adhyayan and the coding genius Rajasekaran. The project being totally a new concept in India faces a lot of oppositions. But our trio will not back out. Slowly the company flourishes but one wrong decision breaks the group apart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> When one of them is in danger, will the other two able to come and rescue him? The stakes are high for it is the personal lives of that are on line. Will they be able to save the company and their love lives as well? Will the company flourish again or is t going to shut down forever? Does friendship win over the petty ego issues? Read the book to find out more.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The flow was smooth, mixing up past and present, giving the glimpse of just enough facts at a time to capture readers' interest.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Side-by-side narration of personal lives of all three friends makes the story interesting. If not for this, the story would have been monotonous.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> A story about friendship, love, dreams and backstabbing. A unique concept of entrepreneurship and their journey thereafter. It is a one time read but definitely worth reading. Makes a good book to read on a weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Author</u></b><b>: </b>Surendra Nath<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>ISBN</u></b><b>: </b>978-93-84180-11-9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">5000 years later, we have a man named Vasu, who is much like Karna – born illegitimate, very talented but denied all credits in life, rejected in love, misses a medal in the Asian games, gets caught for telling an innocent lie, overlooked for promotion. He begins to identify himself with Karna, and interestingly Karna appears to him after every debacle to assuage and encourage him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Vasu's life is never the same once his mother discloses the secret of his illegitimate birth at the tender age of twelve. Instead of losing his cool, Vasu decides to take charge of his life, work hard and change his fate. But it isn't easy for fate seems to take away everything he desires. From small positions in school to the the gold medal in Asian games to the post of Vise president of the company he worked hard for, he misses out everything; not because he isn't good enough but because things were snatched away from him. Vasu feels like giving up every time for nothing seems to go in his favor. But there is someone who soothes his disturbed mind and guides him in the right direction - Karna. Yes, Karna the great charioteer from Mahabharatha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Vasu identifies himself with Karna and each time something happens, Karna is there to help Vasu remain focused on his work.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">First of all, I loved the concept. It is unique and completely out of the box.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The way the author has co-related Vasu's life incidents with that of Karna's is truly praise worthy. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vasu's frustrations, his grief and Karna's encouraging words citing his own examples are something that I enjoyed reading.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is a punch of mythology along with Vasu's story. There are also instances where Karna explains why he did few things. It gives a different perspective to Mahabharatha story, the one that justifies many of Karna's actions.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The language was simple and fluid. One more plus point was there weren't typos which made reading all more interesting.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The flight part (I am not going to say any more about it lest it will spoil the suspense) was my favorite part of the book. The action and thrill had me biting my nails in anticipation while reading.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This book is one of a kind which mixes fiction with mythology and presents it in a way which the reader is sure to like. You need not be a mythology reader to like this book. It is recommended for everyone who are looking out for something different and interesting to read.</span></div>
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