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Year 2025 | Book 26/52 Book Review - Carnage of Desire by Sangita Aich Carnage of Desire by Sangita Aich contains two Bengali‑infused stories told in simple, authentic language with vivid details. Short and readable in one sitting, the narratives carry quiet, profound moments that linger afterward. A compact, 100‑page book that feels small on the shelf but stays with you after closing it.

Year 2025 | Book 22/52 Book Review:  Maharaja in Denims  by Khushwant Singh I picked up  Maharaja in Denims  after hearing that  Twenty21 Studios  and  Intelliflicks Studios  are co-producing one of the first AI-generated feature films based on it. Naturally, the buzz pulled me in. The story follows Hari, a Chandigarh teen who believes he is the reincarnation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and also recalls memories of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. This mix of past life regression, history, and politics makes for an unusual premise. The book ambitiously weaves in events like 9/11, 26/11, and Punjab’s legacy, but the execution often feels rushed. Too much lust, scattered history, and uneven pacing dilute the impact, though Singh’s effort to reimagine Ranjit Singh in today’s times is worth noting. The twist at the end surprises but doesn’t fully satisfy. Overall, it’s a quick read—more intriguing for its premise than for polished storytelling. Buy the Book on ...

Year 2025 | Book 19/52 Book Review : DEVIS & DIVAS - TRIPTI SHARAN Devis & Divas  by Tripti Sharan hints at mythological depth but instead offers modern-day retellings loosely inspired by figures like Sita, Parvati, Ahalya, and Radha. Narrated through a contemporary lens, the stories echo everyday experiences, familiar yet earnest. While the names evoke mythic resonance, they don't expand legacy or provoke new insight. It’s a thoughtful presentation of age-old dynamics, but readers seeking layered reinterpretation might find the stories more familiar than groundbreaking. Another book of the Author - House of Doctors   #BookReview #IndianLit #TriptiSharan #FeministReads #StorytellingLens

Year 2025 | Book 16/52 Book Review :  Heart Lamp  by Banu Mushtaq (translated by Deepa Bhasthi) Winner of the International Booker Prize 2025,  Heart Lamp  is a poignant collection of 12 short stories that illuminate the inner and outer lives of Muslim women in South India. Banu Mushtaq’s writing, layered with subtle irony and quiet heartbreak, captures the silent burdens daughters and mothers carry. Some stories are strikingly universal, others more rooted in Kannada cultural contexts. While the translation conveys much, I did feel a slight dilution of emotional resonance. A few stories felt repetitive, but the best ones evoke empathy and leave a lasting glow. #HeartLamp #BanuMushtaq #DeepaBhasthi #BookerPrize2025 #InternationalBookerPrize #TranslatedFiction #ShortStoryCollection #IndianLiterature #KannadaLiterature #WomenWriters  #BooksInTranslation #FictionThatMatters #LiteraryFiction #StorytellingWithSoul #ReadMoreBooks #BookReview #Bibliophile

Year 2025 | Book 11/52 Book Review : 1984 by George Orwell George Orwell’s  1984   is a haunting exploration of totalitarianism, propaganda, and surveillance. The infamous Party, led by Big Brother, manipulates reality, enforcing absolute control—best summed up by the chilling line:   “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”   The novel’s themes remain disturbingly relevant, showcasing humanity’s darker tendencies. While Orwell’s world-building is terrifyingly vivid, some sections felt slow and repetitive. A thought-provoking read that lingers in the mind, but not the most engaging throughout.  #1984 #GeorgeOrwell #DystopianFiction #BigBrother #ClassicLiterature #Totalitarianism #MustRead  

  Year 2025 | Book 10/52 Book Review : कुरुक्षेत्र by  Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'   “कुरुक्षेत्र”  by राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह ‘दिनकर’ is a profound poetic exploration of the  justification, consequences, and morality of war . Set in the post- महाभारत  era, it presents a compelling  संवाद  between  युधिष्ठिर  and  भीष्म , where the victorious king grapples with the guilt of war’s destruction. While  रश्मिरथी  captured the pre-war struggles,  कुरुक्षेत्र  delves into the philosophy of  धर्म, कर्म , and the necessity of war for justice. Dinkar’s evocative verses make this an essential read on the ethics of war and duty. #कुरुक्षेत्र #RamdhariSinghDinkar #महाभारत #काव्य #संवाद #युद्धऔरधर्म #Rashtrakavi #DharmaAndKarma

  Year 2025 | Book 9/52 Book Review: रश्मिरथी by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar रश्मिरथी  by  रामधारी सिंह ‘दिनकर’  is a timeless काव्य-साहित्यिक रत्न that powerfully portrays  कर्ण , one of the most intriguing and tragic characters of the  महाभारत . With its  ओजस्वी भाषा , vivid imagery, and emotional depth, the poem beautifully encapsulates  कर्ण ’s  संघर्ष, वीरता, त्याग , and his relentless pursuit of  सम्मान  despite societal rejection. This महाकाव्य masterfully explores themes of  धर्म, अधर्म, न्याय, नियति, और मानवीय गरिमा , making  रश्मिरथी  not just a poem but an immersive experience. दिनकर जी’s poetic brilliance bridges mythology with timeless human emotions, ensuring its relevance across generations. यदि आप साहित्य, महाभारत, या वीर रस काव्य के प्रेमी हैं, तो ‘रश्मिरथी’ अवश्य पढ़ें! #रश्मिरथी #रामधारीसिंहदिनकर #महाभारत #कर्ण #संघर्ष #धर्म #वीररस #हिंदीसाहित्य #काव्य #MythologyInPoetry