Hey guys this is me Sushant Sawant. I am an avid book reader and I wish to help all those people out there who wish to read great books. I will try to be honest as well as unbiased in all the reviews I will be posting. Hope you guys stay with me in this beautiful journey.
While growing up after watching a movies about people who have amass millions by being on the wrong side of the law, I always wondered what goes inside the minds of those people or what goes on in the lives of those people when they have settle their score with the law. I am quite sure, at some point you might also have wondered the same thing. I got the answer to my first question by reading "Chasing Black Gold" and today I am trying to answer my second question.
Few weeks back I
posted the review of “Chasing Black Gold: An Incredible True Story of Fuel Smuggler in Africa” written by Robert stone. While talking to him he told me
that he has a press article published by Press and Journal on June 4, 2016
where he was interviewed, where he reveals more aspects of his life which he has not mentioned in the book and while interacting more with him he told me that he was more than happy to share it with us. Before
heading to that press article, I will surely recommend you to check out the
detailed review of Chasing Black Gold.
It will surely help you to get a better understanding of the entire story.
Here is the side of
the story which is not written in the book and mentioned in the press article
which I think you will find interesting:
"
“It was though, I don’t know how the children
and I get through it. I’d just begun a new international venture in the oil
industry but I had to abandon all that to be there for my kids. It was the only
way. Then six years ago, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. People tell you
when you receive such news, it’s a wake-up call.”
He laughs, “Yeah, like I needed another wake-up
call. First going to prison, then losing Linda and now cancer? I looked up at
the skies and shouted, ‘Hey God. I’m AWAKE.”
He is now in remission has recently found love
again, and decided the time is right to publish his life story. “Because I
don’t want my children to think there was anything the least bit romantic in
what I did. I don’t want them to get wrong ideas.
“So many people from my past have died; so many
places that meant something to us have been destroyed. There were elements I
had chosen not to remember – and I uncovered some painful truths during my
research. But I’ve tried to be as true to the story as I can. There are bits in
the book that I’m so ashamed of and can still make me cry. What I learned is
that past mistakes can come back to haunt you and ruin your life. You need
solid foundations to build legacy and if you don’t have them you will end up
with nothing – like I have.”
"
I hope that answers the second question. Just in case you want to check the entire article, here is the link where you can read the entire press article,
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For quite a while, I was hearing a lot about this book from my friend and was getting mixed reactions about the book. So I decided to pick up the book and to see for myself where the book actually stands.
Here is a brief synopsis about the book before we start discussing the book in detail:
" Hi, I'm Radhika Mehta and I'm getting married this week. I work at Goldman Sachs, an investment bank. Thank you for reading my story. However, let me warn you. You may not like me too much. One, I make a lot of money. Two, I have an opinion on everything. Three, I have had a boyfriend before. OK, maybe two. Now if all this was the case with a guy, one might be cool with it. But since I am a girl these three things I mentioned don't really make me too likable, do they?"
Lets start with the cover. The cover looks great and is an instant eye-catcher in my frank opinion. Kudos for the cover. Second thing what I like about the book is the theme of this book. The book is about the girl Radhika who pursues her dreams while trying to fit in the stereotypical Indian society. Third thing which I like is the characters, specially that of Radhika. A young, ambitious, intelligent girl who is not afraid of voicing her opinion in front of everyone. A big thumbs up to Chetan Bhagat for creating such a powerful and great character. I also the narration and how the story is being told. The story starts in the present times and takes you to the past for explaining the entire incident. Also I like the little conversations of Radhika with her "mini-me", that added much more persona and lively feel to the character.
Coming to the things which bothered me...
The most annoying thing about the book is the way the theme is portrayed. Don't get me wrong, I do love the theme of the book, but I really feel disappointed with how the theme is portrayed in front of the audience. Chetan Bhagat wanted to portray feminist ideologies but instead he portrayed pseudo-feminist ideologies. Chetan Bhagat just portrayed what the other so called feminist people are portraying these days. To give you an example, Radhika always used to complain about her looks and how people judge girls by their looks and how much she earns and while selecting a groom for herself, she rejected the people for the very same reason for being ugly and not earning enough. That is clearly being hypocrite and the thought which the present day so called feminists flaunts.
I would have loved to read this book more than once, if it had portrayed the true essence of feminism. Considering the kind of readership which Chetan Bhagat have, it was a perfect opportunity for him to promote true spirit of frminism.
Coming to the narration part, I felt Chetan Bhagat made this book way more dramatic than required making this story more of masal bollywood movie script rather than a novel. I do liked the first flashback section, however in the second flashback section I felt Chetan Bhagat made this much more cheesy and melodramatic story for my liking. This whole thing made the plot ridiculous.
Also the book was not properly concluded and felt the ending was rushed. I don't know why but I fell Chetan Bhagat always rushes while ending his books which is kind of turn off for me. It feels like the entire dinner was good but then the desert screws up, leaving a bad impression onto the people mind.
So to sum up, this book was seriously lacking and it felt like I was reading a masala bollywood script rather than reading a novel, though I won't watch that bollywood movie either. This book clearly is over-hyped and I seriously feel disappointed considering the popularity of Chetan Bhagat as an author in India. I won't recommend this book to anyone and if someone ask me whether they should but this book or not, then the answer will be a big NOOOOOOO!, To rate this book, I would rate this book 2.5 stars out of 5. Still if you don't believe me and want to judge the book after reading it yourself, here are the links to the amazon from where you can get the book.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button below and if you don't, do vote it down and mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Chetan Bhagat and his recent work you can visit his website: www.chetanbhagat.com
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Before heading onto the review with my impressions on the book, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the author of this book "Mukund Verma" for providing a copy of this book via goodreads.
Here is a brief synopsis of this book to quickly get you acquainted with the story:
"Love...the only thing you find happiness in, when you fall in it. Sometimes you don't choose it, rather it chooses you...and when you are chosen, you know what love means, you understand what true happiness is. But you don't plan it...actually you can't...it just happens...sometimes knowingly and sometimes just by chance. The same thing happened with a small town boy Mohit and a high class girl Pihu. They had never seen each other yet they fell in love. They never touched each other yet they couldn't be separated. The bubbly girl not just only brought happiness in life of introvert boy Mohit, she taught him true meaning of love. But destiny had some other plans. Mohit faced the choice of either leaving her behind or leaving his life behind. What would he choose? Would Mohit forget his promises what he made to his bubbly girl or will he show the meaning of true love and will set an example?"
Like it is mention in the synopsis, this is a story of Mohit and Pihu. How they start interacting with each other due to one wrong call and how their relationship evolve from there. Many people will say that it is just like any other story available out there and there is nothing new which the novel brings. Yes, this book brings the same concept which you might find in numerous other books, but unique thing about this book is the way the theme is conceptualized and the way the story is narrated.
The narration of the author Mukund Verma in this book is top notch. The tone which he has used for narrating felt familiar to me. The tone which you might find while talking to your friends. This is a pretty small thing, but this thing touched my heart and I really liked this the most of all the aspects in the book. Mukund Verma will take you on a story right from the beginning and you will feel connected with this story till the end. The narration and the way the story is simply like a poetry in motion. Given the fact that this book is just 170 odd pages long, I found it difficult to keep this book down and manage to complete the book in one sitting.
The characters feels real and I immediately felt connected to them. Been writing this review a day after completing this book, the characters are still fresh in my mind and I still feel connected to the story.
The only complain I have, can't actually called this a complain is that towards the end of the story, there were many ways in which the author could have ended this book and the author choose the one which he had in his mind, leaving the other possibilities unexplored. So, this thing left me curious as to what happen after the end with both of them. Like I said, can't actually complain as this is how Mukund Verma has conceptualized the end to be.
Also one suggestion for those who are going to give this book a try, I'll suggest that you please don't keep any preconceived notions about this book and compare it with the other love stories out there and read this story without taking out logical inferences, that way you will be able to enjoy this beautiful story in a more better way.
So to sum up the review, this one is a beautiful love story of two people who shared beautiful journey of their relationship. This is a beautiful book and you should surely read if you love reading romance and love stories. To rate this book, I will give this book 4 stars out of 5. I will surely recommend this book to my friends and family members. Here are the link to the amazon from where you can get your copy of this book.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button below and if you don't, do vote it down and mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. Before taking you leave, I'll like to highlight a line from the synopsis which beautifully summarizes the entire theme of the book.
"Love...the only thing you find happiness in, when you fall in it.
Sometimes you don't choose it, rather it chooses you..."
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Being a reader who loves reading short stories and short novels, I was thinking of reviewing more short stories and short novels. So today I have come up with review of "Longing" written by "R.M.Gauthier".
Here is a brief synopsis of the book along with a quick video trailer for you to get better understanding about the story of this book.
" Longing is a story of a Special Forces Officer and a Business Tycoon becoming unlikely partners in their fight for justice and revenge. Leroy Johnston, a Special Forces Officer, returns home from Afghanistan after serving 8 terrifying years, only to discover that his nightmares has not ended. After learning that his sister has been missing for months, Leroy sets out to find and bring her home. Meeting Landon Miller, a Business Tycoon and owner of an exclusive club exposes Leroy to a world of corruption that he had no idea even existed."
I know that a book should never be judged by its cover but can't contain myself from praising the cover of the book. I must say the cover looks fabulous and awesome. Now moving away from the aesthetics and coming to the technicalities of the book:
I really liked the story which the book is trying to portray. The story of a retired Special Forces Officer coming home and finding her sister missing for months seems pretty intense and interesting as well. However I will like to mention a problem to which I will talk about in the later part of the post. The author has created very relate able characters and I found myself immediately connecting with the characters.
Coming to the writing aspects of the book. Renee Gauthier has done an immensely great job in conceptualizing and narrating the story in a pretty short format. The story has its own twists and turns which will keep you interested and hooked up till you reach the end of the book, which most of the readers will be able to do in just one sitting. The thing that I loved about this book is the writers narration style. She is able to convey majority of the content in just few sentences. While reading this book, I actually felt like Renee Gauthier is narrating me the entire story right in front of me.
However, the thing that set me off was the end of the novel. I felt like I read the entire book and nothing happened in the end. To confirm that I didn't miss something in the middle, I read the entire book again and got the same feeling that the book actually doesn't have a end. I actually wish that this book is just like a prequel to the actual novel and I seriously hoped that this book gets converted into a complete novel as this story is full of suspense and twists.
So if asked to rate it, taking into consideration the entire book along with the the unusual end, I would give this book 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. If the book had a proper end, I would have actually given this book 4.5 stars. I would surely recommend this book to all the suspense-thriller lovers. Here are the links to the amazon from where you can get your book.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. You can check more of Renne Gauthier stuff by heading onto here website: www.rmgauthier.com
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
CIAO.
UPDATE
Today I got a message from Renee and guess what....what I was thinking is actually true. This book is actually a prequel to the book titled "Control" and is set for a November 10 release. I will surely try to get the actual book and will try to come up with the review as quickly as I can. So keep looking for this blog space for the complete and detailed review of "Control" and lots of other great books. You can also SUBSCRIBE to my blog via mail to get the complete review right into your mail box when it comes out. Here is the cover and synopsis of the book "Control" before taking your leave.
"Can one night change everything? After a night out with her best friend, Alexandria's world is turned upside down making her re-evaluate her entire life. Meeting Landon Miller, a powerful businessman and a owner of an exclusive club opens the door to the world she never new existed. But, what lies beneath his business suit is a dark domain of mystery and control that unlocks a world of crime and punishment."
Today on the eve of Indie Author Day...I have a book written by an Indie Author "Alex Dunn". I would like to express my gratitude to Alex Dunn for providing a copy of this book for review. In case you haven't check her earlier book Crazy For Alice, check out the book here:
Here is a brief synopsis of the book before beginning with the actual review:
"Richard refuses to believe his socially awkward twin Chrissie has an unhealthy obsession with him. He's too busy making films and having fun with his best friends, but when the twins are sent to St.Bart's, the boarding school from Hell, Richard finds himself trapped in a real life psychological horror when he's framed for stealing, and on a mission to clear his name, discovers he's not the only actor in his family."
The thing what I like about this book the most is the concept of this book. This book has touched a sensitive topic of bullying in the school. It has clearly depicted to what an extent the bullies can go. Also this book showed that the best way to stop getting bullied is to bring the entire incident to the eyes of the people as there is no better punishment for the bullies other than facing social disgrace.
Coming to the characters of the books, the characters are well drafted and felt genuine to me. There are many characters present in the book and Alex Dunn has done a great job in creating each and every characters. I could immediately connect with the characters right from the start of the book.
Like I said earlier, I really liked the story of this book. Alex Dunn has created a great story and you will surely connect and might even relate to in some instances. The story right away with the introduction of the central character and gets building up till the end with plot twists happening in the middle and in the end. The narration is top notch which will not be a surprise to you if you had read her earlier work. The transitioning between the chapters is super-smooth and you won't fell disconnected when shifting from one chapter to the other. Alex Dunn has made use of simple and easy vocabulary which will make it easier for you to stay connected to the story if English is not your primary language.
The only thing that bothered me was that the story became predictable after some instances. For eg. I could predict what was going to happen in few cases. But Yes, the end is something which caught me by surprise. Also few more twists in the plot would be nicer but yes there are enough plot twists in the book to keep you in to the story. Apart from these minor points, there are no much complains from my side.
So to sum up, I really liked the book. I would surely recommend this book to any one who love to read Young Adult novel. If asked to rate it, I would give this book 4 stars out of 5. So if you are thinking of buying this book, I will leave link to Amazon as well as to Smashwords, from where you can get your copy of this book. I can surely say that you will like this book.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button below and if you don't, do vote it down and mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Alex Dunn and her recent work you can visit her website: www.alexdunnauthor.com/
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
I always wanted to know what will be life of those who creates millions in fortune by means of illegal trafficking and was wondering what challenges they and their loved ones would have to faced because of this. I was fortunate to find this book and I am really thankful to the author of this book Robert Stone for providing a copy of this book via goodreads. This is one book which I was excited to read since I came to know that I will be getting this book to read and was shipped to me.
This might be a bit lengthy review, so please bear with me on this. Lets quickly go through the synopsis and I will express my impressions immediately after that. Here is a brief synopsis of this book:
" In 1970, runaway 15 year old Robert Stone showed up in the Bahamas. Turning diver and pot smuggler in a Miami Vice world, he made a million before he was 18, then went legit as a pioneer saturation diver in the North Sea. At 30, after seeing friends die and surviving several close calls, he went to work for himself, mostly on the wrong side of the law: in the Niger Delta, where he conducted midnight oil deals with armed bandits; in the South China Seas, where he bribed the Vietnamese Navy and slipped away with $100 million worth of prime marijuana; and in the Arctic, where he unloaded the illicit cargo under the nose of the US Vice President. When his closest friend turned government informant, Stone was thrown into a Nigerian Jail. Stone bribed his way to freedom, and became the quarry in an international manhunt led by a U.S., Organised task force. After a couple of years on the run, he was arrested and jailed in Switzerland and sent to a Federal Penitentiary following extradition. This is a story about the power of money to draw a man into every-bolder adventures, to bribe his way to the very top of business and government, and, ultimately, to buy his freedom."
The first thing that caught my attention was the cover. The cover looks stunning and I am in love with the cover of this book. The cover of this book made me comeback to the book when I was not reading this book.
I really love the story of this book. The story of a boy who gets into fuel smuggling and made a fortune for himself and how he made peace with his life in the end. This story has everything you would need, right from the drama, suspense and the emotions. The story takes you through the journey of a man in an apt manner in just 320 pages. I couldn't ask for anymore than that.
And on top of such an interesting and attention catching story, Robert Stone has done a phenomenal job in narrating this entire story and keeping it to just 320 pages. He literally takes you on the world tour and explains and narrates the entire details of the happenings in his life in simple and easy English and I am damn sure you would immediately connect with the story of this man. I really loved the concept where Robert Stone has divided each chapter into the locations which makes it lot easier for the readers to stay with this book, as this book discussed situations in various locations and the transitioning between the chapters is good, I won't say it is super smooth but yes its good and you won't feel disconnected while transitioning between the chapters. Let me tell you this that the actual story of this book is much more interesting than what we can get from the synopsis of the book mentioned above. So if you liked the synopsis, you will sure as hell love the actual book.
Also the kind of attention Robert Stone has paid to the details of each and every incident is simply amazing. I actually felt like Robert Stone is narrating this entire story to me in person. That kind of impact this book had on me.
Coming to the points where I felt this book could have improved. I felt the beginning of the story was much more dramatic and interesting as compared to the end of this book. Given the fact that this is a true story, I actually can't complain much but still I felt the end could have been drafted a little better. Also if the emotional quotient was up slightly towards the end, this could have made the end of this book a little better.
So to sum up, if you want to read a story of a boy who left home with $50 in jeans and earns and builds an enormous wealth of $40 mn, where after 25 years later he is walking out of Lichtenstein jail to his home in Scotland with just $50 in hos pocket....this is the book you need to read. I will surely recommend this book to any one who want to read a great true story. If asked to rate it, I would give this book 4.5 stars out of 5. This book is worth the money you pay. Get your copy of this book right now. Here are the links to the Amazon for the same.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. Before taking your leave, here is a quote from Robert Stone himself:
"We are all self made although it's usually only the successful that tell you so."
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
I'll like to thank the author of this book "Dr. Govind Sharma" for providing a copy of his book through goodreads.
Here is a brief synopsis of the book before beginning with the review:
" For Mohan, it all begins in his second year at Saint John's College, a low-profile college in Dharampur, a small town in foothills of Shivalik. Mohan is from a religious family of kathavachaks (Those who receite Scriptures). His grandfather wants to expose him to western education system as he believes that those with the traditional background should be familiar with the modern thought process, and the westernized Indians should take interest in the ancient Indian teachings so as to have a balanced outlook on life. Mohan shares accommodation with Anant who is from a very rich family. Anant is not studious but he has a passion for sports. There is another interesting character, Baldev, who is from a dysfunctional family. Is he worthy of Mala's affection? As the story unfolds, there appear other interesting characters like Panther, Sudha, Nalini, Sayeeda, Posci, Verma SIr and Mamaji. The story also contains scenes involving Bollywood, Match Fixing and Betting. All the characters and incidents have been invented by imagination. In this novel, author Dr. Govind Sharma conveys important messages contained in the Indian Scripture Ram Charit Manas to offer a look at duty, sacrifice, and the joint family system. The narrator Mohan tells the story of his friends; and in between the scenes, the narrator gives the key message of Ram Charit Manas by way of his recitals."
First thing first, this book is extremely short. So those who are like me who loves to read short books, you will definitely get attracted to this point. Also I really liked the message which the book was trying to convey through the story of Anant. This book is quite different from most of the books which you might find in the present days. Also the way the author has used to tell the preaching of the "Ram Charit Manas" is pretty amazing.
However, this book didn't interest me much as I felt many things were lacking. There were too many characters and I was kind of lost and found it difficult to keep up with the story of each and every character. Also the way the story progresses and in the narration particularly, I felt it lacked smoothness in the transitioning. It was like chain of events were just listed out and the link between each events were missing. Also the attention to the details or rather I should say the clarity of the details were missing, though the narration was done in simple words so that most of the people would easily understand the theme and the concept of this book.
So to conclude, Yes some of you might like this book but this book is definitely not for me. This book could have been a way better and much more interesting. To rate it, I would give this book 1 out of 5 stars. Still you want to try this one out, here are the links to the Amazon from where you can get this book:
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box.
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the author of the book, "A.L.Miles" for providing a copy of this book for review.
Lets take a look at the brief synopsis of the book before beginning with the review:
" He pictured my mangled body beneath his. I am going to die, and he is going to be the one to kill me... Absinthe: I wished for a new life, for a mother that loved me, for my abilities to be stripped from me forever. Instead, I get death. I get pain and heartache. Will I even know happiness before my untimely departure from this life? Do I run or stay and fight my painful ending? My days are numbered. My Ideas are running thin. I am left asking, how am I going to survive this? Ash: It started with her art, and then it was her body and a simple bet. What is it now? I started as one person at the beginning, but now I wonder, who am I? Absinthe is a mind reader. She set up a meeting with a potential client and was waiting for him when a man she did not want to see showed up. Her potential client was fake, and the man that showed up was thinking one thing. If this urge was not to heavy, I would keep you around. Unfortunately, for you, I need to kill again, and you, my dear Absinthe, are going to be my victim. With her life on the line, she must figure out what to do next."
What drew my attention to the book was the cover and the theme of the book. The cover looks stunning and the theme of a girl who has mind reading ability is quite unique. However, I felt that the author couldn't make the most out of the concept. The story could have been a more amazing and interesting if the concept of mind reading was utilised in a more better way.
The story is narrated in the perspective of two people, Ash and Absinthe, who fell in love with each other. The author choose the narration in terms of the two characters in alternate fashion, for eg. if one chapter in narrated with respect to Absinthe then the subsequent chapter will be narrated with Ash's perspective. However, I felt that the transition could have been a little smother in certain places. The author has written and narrated in simple words and at an appropriate pace. I am sure many of you will have no complain in that regards.
However, I just couldn't connect with the book, the characters and the story. The entire story line for most of the time was moving on the same level. Though, in the end author did a good job in making the novel slightly better as compared to previous sections. Also, many things in the novel were unexplained till the end. The attention to the details was clearly lacking.
This book also contain some content which might not be appropriate for children's below the age group of 14-15. Parents do take a note of this.
So to sum up, this book didn't do well in my opinion. Yes the concept was good but the book was struggling at many fronts. If I have to rate it, I would give this book 1.5 stars out of 5. Still, if you wanna buy the book, here are the link to the Amazon for the same.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Astrid Lee Miles and her recent work you can head on to her website: A.L.Miles
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Thanks for being patient with this review. I know many of you were eagerly waiting for the review of this book. But before beginning with the review, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the author of this book "Teymour Shahabi" for providing a copy of this book for the review.
Here is a brief synopsis of this book:
" 1960 - March 24. Billionaire Lyndon Surway takes off in his private plane and never returns. His will leaves the entirety of his wealth - one of the largest fortunes in history - to his "dear friend Lucian Baker". Only there is no trace of anyone by that name. And the fortune itself is nowhere to be found. Andrew Day knows nothing of wealth and privilege, but he won a scholarship to study at the most exclusive school in the country, in the town where the mystery, decades later, remains unsolved. There he discovers friendship and danger with the aristocratic Cameron and the beautiful Olivia. But watchful eyes follow him everywhere...Until, one night, he comes across a secret that will change his life. As he begins to unravel what really happened to the Surway fortune, the question remains; who is Lucian Baker?"
After reading the synopsis, I was really excited about the story and the theme of the book and this book being 430 pages long, I was really pumped up to read such a great story plot unveiled. The cover looks good, the synopsis looks good, the theme looks good. Every thing was looking great with this book.
I must say, the story is really great and the writer "Teymour Shahabi" has has done an immensely great job in writing this book. This book being 430 pages long, most of us will find difficult to read the entire book in one seating. The writer has ease our job by keeping the chapters small, so that most of us can stay connected with the story. Also the transitioning between the chapters is super smooth. You will start admiring the writers work in terms of the choice of words, the way the chapters are structured, the transitioning of the chapters, the story build up and lot more. The characters are also lively and felt genuine to me. Everyone will have an instant connection with the characters of this book.
The cover looks good, the synopsis looks good, the theme and the concept of the book looks good, the narration and the writing of the author looks good. But everything is not rosy as it feels. Though writer stayed focused with the main theme of the book, but I felt the story build up was just round the central character "Andrew". The use of other characters in the story build up was lacking in my frank opinion. For eg. The use of other characters such as of Cameroon and Olivia and even that of the Brandow felt lacking. I really felt sad that the author miss this opportunity of using such great characters. Also inclusion of more characters around the central story could have made this book and the further story less predictable.
Also the end of the book left lot of questions unanswered. What happened to those mask man? What happened with the Andrew after that? What happened with Cameroon and Olivia? Did the Brandow's got to know of the Andrew's wealth? Many such questions were still unanswered. I feel that the writer rushed a little while conceptualizing the end of this book. A little more attention on the writer's part could have made this novel a stellar book.
So to sum up, if you are a casual reader and want to read a book for good story plot, you will like this book. But if you are too picky just like me about the details and the intricacies of the book. you might feel this book lacking in certain aspects which I mentioned above. So if asked to rate, I will give this book 3 stars out of 5 because of good story and great narration. The book is set for release on 29 September, 2016.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Teymour Shahabi and his recent work you can head on to his website: www.teymourshahabi.com
I would like to end this review with an excerpt of this book:
"
And then suddenly, he stopped. He narrowed his eyes. There was a round table in the middle of the landing in front of him. He couldn't tell if the table was big or small, as big as a pond or as small as a pie, because he couldn't understand the proportions of anything around him. But he saw something on the table's surface, something whose size he could grasp. It was a letter. It was folded over. He stepped closer to the table. He could feel his arm reaching for the letter, reaching for the golden initials LS that had been engraved in it long before he was born. And even before he unfolded it, even before he touched it, he knew the letter was for him. He picked it up and smiled, as he read the single word written inside.
Welcome
"
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
First I would like to thank and express my sincere gratitude to the author of this book "Russell Anthony Gibbs" for providing a copy of this book for the review.
Today while travelling, I started reading this book keeping in mind this book is based upon spirituality and was of the view that it was just like any other spirituality books available out there. But when I completed it, this book completely changed my perception. I would like to start the review with one of my favorite quote from Buddha.
"No one can save us but ourselves.
No one can and no one may.
We ourselves must walk the path."
Those of you who actually want to change themselves and live a good life, here is a brief synopsis of the book for such people:
"All enlightened beings, most founders of religion and many renowned scientists knew and understood the six principles of enlightenment. These universal truths have been written about, taught and discussed for thousands of years and yet remains shrouded in mystery and misinterpretations. This book seeks to remove that shroud. The Six Principles of Enlightenment And Meaning of Life is an intellectual and spiritual work that explains the six significant universal truths woven throughout science, religion and philosophy. These principles draw upon thousands of years of wisdom and are presented in concise, accessible format. Each principle is defined and has an explanation of its application to life; they are further supported by quotes of wisdom from enlightened beings, philosophers, artists and scientists like Buddha, Albert Einstein, Rumi, Stephen Hawking and Jesus. Understanding the six principles then unlocks the meaning of life which is explained in the final chapter." The best thing about the book which I really liked is that this book is just 51 pages long. Russell Anthony Gibbs has done an immensely great job in keeping this book so short yet describing all the key things which each and everyone of us must know for being enlighten. Though this book is short, one must truly read and grasp the true essence of this book.
I really liked the concept where Russell Anthony Gibbs has divided each chapter in three sections wherein the first section explains what each principle is, second section explains how to implement that principle in our day to day life and the last section lists out the quotes of wisdom from enlightened beings from different background of life.
Also unlike many other books which focuses on the religious aspects of spirituality, this book strikes a balance between the religious preaching as well as scientific teaching while explaining the vital concepts of spirituality. Russell Anthony Gibbs has kept the language simple which can be easily understood by many, i.e people belonging to all the three X,Y & Z generation. All the content is being kept short, precise and to the point. I must say, this is the first spiritual book with which I can completely agree. Also I would like to mention, this book just won the 2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Best Spiritual Self-help book.
So to sum up, this is one great book which everyone should read and I will definitely keep this book in my shelf as a guide to the path of enlightenment. This book caters to both thiest and athiest demographic. I will surely recommend this book to anyone who wants to seek knowledge about spirituality and enlightenment. So if asked to rate it, I will give this book 5 stars out of 5. Grab your copy of this book from Amazon today itself. Here is a direct link to the Amazon for the same:
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. Do let me know in the comment section which spiritual books you found helpful or would like to recommend to other readers. To know more about Russell Anthony Gibbs and his recent work you can head on to his website: www.russellanthonygibbs.com/
I would like to end this review with one of the popular quotes of Rumi:
"You are not a drop in the ocean.
You are the entire ocean, in a drop."
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
First I would like to thank and express my sincere gratitude to the author of this book "John Smith" for providing a copy of this book. Here, I would like to mention that John Smith sent me a draft of this book for the review. So, there are chances that the book which is available commercially might be different from what I read. Lets start the review with one of my favorite Alexander Hamilton's quote:
"Those who stand for nothing, fall for nothing."
As stated by Wikipedia, Alexander Hamilton was the founding father of "The United States of America" and the first "United States Secretary of the Treasury". Knowing those facts and being a person who likes to read autobiographies and biographies of great people, I was very curious and excited to read this biography of Alexander Hamilton written by John Smith.
The draft sent to me was just 112 pages long. So, these book is very short and most of the people would be able to finish this book in about a week span. In my personal opinion, this is a very good point about the book as it will be one of those quick read books which most people prefer.
Also, John Smith managed to keep this book precised to the point. However, I do felt that the beginning was fragmented with just the facts laid out for the readers right from past to his death. I really felt confused while going through the beginning. Also the vocabulary which John Smith has used throughout the book seems pretty advanced making it difficult to understand and connect with the book for the people who are not born in countries where English is not there primary language. I wish John Smith could have kept the language simpler for such audience.
Also I felt that the second half was much more interesting and engaging in terms of the way the facts were laid out, the pace with which the story was laid, the transitioning between the chapters and the language and the vocabulary used. I wished, At the end after reading the book, I wished that John Smith could have paid the same attention to the first half as he did to the second half which could have made the first half interesting both in terms of the content and the engagement of the content with the readers.
So to sum up, neglecting the beginning of the book, this book is really interesting and I really liked the way John Smith has narrated the life of the founding father of The United States of America - Alexander Hamilton. Being a person who doesn't know much about Alexander Hamilton and a non-US resident, this book sparked a interest and curiosity in me to get to know more such interesting things about such a great personality. So if asked to rate this book, I will give it 3.5 stars out of 5. If you felt interested and want to pre-order the book, here is link to the amazon from where you can get the book:
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, do hit the like button and share it among your fellow readers and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about John Smith and his recent work you can visit his website: www.johnsmithwriter.com
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Before starting with the review, I would like to express thank the author of this book "Sindhura Chamala" for sending in this book for review. Lets starts with the review:
This book belong to the historical fiction thriller genre. Here is a brief synopsis of the book:
" Peace or Death? The two great nations of Khaga are on the verge of a bloody war. The survival of Jalika, a neutral kingdom in trade with both, is in jeopardy. After calling the Devil to his kingdom, the King of Jalika has passed away in the dead of the night. His death, a mere week before the Peace events when officials from the two nations were to come together to sign a treaty that will exempt Jalika from the war, has set many wheels in motion. As Jalika prepares for Peace events under the new ;leadership of the Prince and his wife, all forces converge under the Devil's watchful eyes. Will the seventh day rise on Jalika bearing peace or death?"
The thing that made me start reading this book was the above synopsis. I always have enjoyed reading historical fiction in the past and I was eagerly looking forward to read this one. Since, this is the first book in the "Tales of Khaga" series, I keep a very low expectation, but after reading this book I must say......OHH WAIT!!! not so early. Lets first take a look at how good this book fair in different segments.
I must say, I really like the theme of this book, The concept of war in the ancient world between the two regions and Jalika being on the neutral side and trying for peace activities felt very surreal to me. The characters were very well written and conceptualized. The characters felt very real and genuine to me.
The book is just 198 pages long, with each chapter kept small. This makes it easy for the reader to understand and stay with Sindhura while she is narrating the story. Also the book is kept small, which makes it a quick read which you can finish pretty quickly. The short chapters and the details brought in in each chapter made this book very enjoyable and engaging experience for me.
A book this small can be tricky affair for the write. Narrating the story at the appropriate pace and still getting in the details necessary for the readers can be a daunting task and Sindhura Chamala have just nailed it in this aspect. She was able to get in all the details and I can easily visualize and see the world which Sindhura Chamala was trying to show us.
However, I was left confused and fragmented while going through the beginning. This might be due to the fact that Sindhura was trying to packed and revealed most of the details right in the beginning itself. The mid and the end portion were way better than the beginning in this regard. The same thing I felt in regards to the transitioning between the chapters, Sindhura Chamala was struggling in the begging with the transitioning of the story in the beginning, but once all the characters of the story are being disclosed and the exact plot starts unraveling itself, the transitioning between the chapters improved a lot which eventually made the second half of the book better than the first and I found it extremely difficult to keep this book down.
So to sum up, I really liked this book. Yes this book lacks in some aspects, but the beautiful narration and the excellent story line outweighs the cons of this book. Since this being Sindhura Chamala's debut book, we must applaud her for the effort she has put in in creating a very good book. So, if asked to rate it, I will give this book 4 stars out of 5 stars. I will really consider reading the next book in the "Tales of Khaga" series. If you liked this review and are looking to grab a copy of this book for yourself, here is direct link to the amazon.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Sindhura Chamala and her recent work you can visit her website: /www.sindhurachamala.com/
Before you guys leave and head to amazon, here is a beautiful excerpt from the book which I personally liked:
" They call me the Devil in the Dark. His invisible assassin you don't see coming. And I'm here now on his call, but he is no more".
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Today we have a very brilliant writer, Belinda Austin here with us to talk about her new book as well as her own life. This is going to be a really long interview, so grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy.
Me: Welcome Belinda, thanks for taking out time for talking to us...lets start this interview by knowing you in person and your current release "Defective"?
Belinda: Thank you Sushant, its nice to be here and sharing with readers of your blog.
Me: If I am not wrong, you write under the penned name "Belinda Austin". Can you tell us why you & also many other authors prefer to write under pen name?
Belinda: I believe most authors write under pen names to separate different genres and not confuse their fans. I write Historical Fiction and Fantasy under "Belinda Vasquez Garcia". Under the pen name "Belinda Austin", I write Thrillers and Suspense. Finally, I write Science Fiction under the pen name "B.Austin". The name Austin was my mother's maiden name.
Me: How did you become involved with the subject or the theme of this book?
Belinda: I do not want to give away the ending of Defective so forgive me for speaking cryptically. Regarding the ending of the book what Dante and his friends discover are happening to Outcasts, about five years ago I had the idea and was really interested in the subject. When I have an idea, I always know it is going to be a book because it instantly begins writing itself, the plot, some of the characters, the ending, the dialogue, etc. I spent a week outlining the books in the series and wrote several files of notes. I then put the series on my list to eventually write, which I am now doing. I am currently writing "5 Chances", Book 2 of the series, which is on pre-order.
Me: Why did you choose to write a dystopia unlike your previous release "Dishonor Thy Wife"? Also if given a chance will you prefer to live in a dystopian world?
Belinda: I do have another Psychological Thriller to write, which I planned several years ago and I do enjoy the genre. However, the Outcast dystopian series has been on the burner for several years and I felt passionate at this time of writing the series from start to finish.
Belinda: I would not like to be an Outcast in the dystopian world I have created. However, yes, it would be great to live in a "perfect" world where there is only one government and the entire world lives in peace and no threat of war. The economics would have to be equal, unlike the money-based class system in Outcast, which really is the way earth is today in most countries. You know, the 1% owning most everything.
Me: Yes it will really be nice to live in perfect world with peace and harmony all around. Being a author, how long have you been writing?
Belinda: I began writing fiction 18 years ago as a hobby at the time. I was working as a software engineer/web developer/computer programmer and have always been an avid reader. Writing fiction quickly became my first love.
Me: What were your goals and intentions with this book and how well do you feel you have achieved them?
Belinda: The book is a good start of a long series to introduce the readers to the world of the Outcast in 2083 and the technologies, which we are currently developing and are really happening today. I feel I succeeded in creating a Dystopian/Utopian/Science Fiction dichotomy, which is very original. Defective, also, puts the characters i a mystery they must still solve and a dangerous situation. The CommonWealth of Earth is filled with secrets.
Me: Can you share some stories about people or memorable incidents which came across while researching and writing this book?
Belinda: I was stunned to discover the technology of 3D printing and how it is going to affect our lives for the better, medically, architecturally and even cooking. I am still doing research on a very viable future, which is why the books are only set 67 years in the future. Being a tekkie, I am getting my kicks from researching various technologies used in the books though I will stretch a bit if my imagination takes over. The book is fiction. However, the technologies in the books are pretty much reality based, which is why I like Dystopia because it is a future on our planet and therefore, more relatable and fun to imagine.
Me: What are the most difficult part as an author you felt while writing this book and what did you enjoy most about writing this book?
Belinda: Knowing where to begin the book was the most difficult because Defective is my first book in the Science Fiction genre. I thought everyone would like action right away and then an early reviewer complained that I just thrust him into the world without describing it enough. Therefore, I changed the book to pace the action better. What I enjoyed most was creating the Outcast World.
Me: Many people who are passionate about writing, have certain things which inspires them to follow their passion. What inspires you to writing?
Belinda: I just love to create stories and entertain myself. I get excited seeing the story unfold and the characters evolve. I am pretty much a workaholic when it comes to writing books and work 7 days a week at it.
Me: As you said, you love reading and creating stories. Where did your love for books/reading/story-telling come from?
Belinda: We had no books at my house growing up since we had not money. When I was seven, a neighbor loaned me Tom Sawyer and I read it cover to cover 10 times that summer and fell in love with the books that could transport me to other worlds.
Me: Facing many hardships, how did you get to be where you are in your life today?
Belinda: A lot of hard work. My father abandoned me when I was 11 years old and my mother died when I was 16. I still managed to go to the college and earn a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics.
Me: Who are some of your favorite authors that you feel were influential in your work? What impact did they have on you writing?
Belinda: Gaston Leroux who wrote Phantom of the Opera motivated me to begin writing when the book turned out to be a beautiful tragic love story unlike the Hollywood horror version. Anne Rice's witch books made me want to write fantasy. I loved Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, I felt I could do better with witches because in Albuquerque, where I grew up, we have real witches.
Me: When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Belinda: Finally, after publishing five books (I currently have 10 out) I felt like a writer. Even though I had won some book awards, I felt like a phony. It was just a personal thing. I now feel comfortable thinking of myself as a writer and telling people.
Me: Most of the people in their childhood have a certain dream which they want to achieve. As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
Belinda: I just wanted a house with carpet. As a teenager, I used to think a Psychologist or Tree Surgeon because I like trees.
Me: So, are you a full-time or part-time writer? How does that affect your writing?
Belinda: I write full-time. When I worked, I used to still write about 10 hours a week during the evenings and weekends. I was very much a perfectionist and rewrote books that were very good yet never satisfied me. Given all the hours I have put in, writing is like breathing/
Me: What process did you go through to get your books published?
Belinda: I am an Indie author. I have the computer skills to create my own paperbacks, ebooks, and cover, etc. I like the freedom independence gives me. Plus, I only have to answer to my own schedule.
Me: In the present scenario where number of books are being released everyday. According to you, what makes a book stand out from the other books?
Belinda: Originality, I get tired of seeing the same stories told over and over again.
Me: What are the challenges you faced while writing this book and how do you deal with the writer's block?
Belinda: The challenge was giving enough information to hurl the readers into the second book. I never have writer's block. I tend to be verbose and my ideas sometimes explode into many books, like the Outcast series.
Me: Tell us something about your future projects and what should we expect from the second book in the Outcast series?
Belinda: I have another Dystopian series planned much different than Outcast, and a Young Adult series, which is let's say different. Regarding the second book in the Outcast series, 5 Chances, the story is told in the viewpoint of Ivory, the Smuggler from book 1. More secrets will be learned, more of the future would be revealed, and more about the villains the FRE (Fenatic Rule Enforcers). The Outcasts, will find out more about themselves and the hurdles they face. The ending of the book will leave the Outcast in the dilemma they need to solve in Book 3.
Me: Anything else you'd like to share with us?
Belinda: Yes, I have two book trailers out of the first two books of the Outcast series.
Trailer of Defective - Book 1 in Outcast series:
Trailer of 5 Chances - Book 2 in Outcast series:
Me: Belinda thanks for taking out your precious time and sharing all those details of your books and your personal life with us. It was great having you here and looking forward for your next release "5 Chances".
If you guys haven't checked the review's of Belinda's previous book, here is the direct link to the post.
So guys, that was the interview with Belinda Austin. If you guys like the post do hit the like button and share it among your friends. If you want me doing more such author interviews do let me know in the comments section below and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get the new post's right into your mail box. You can also follow us both on our twitter handle @magicprose and @SawantSushant96.
So until next time, this is me Sushant Sawant signing off, You guys have a great day.
I will like to express my gratitude to the author of this book Mr.Robert Lampros for providing a copy of this book for the review. Here is brief synopsis of this book:
"Last Year's Resolution is a novel about Edmund Stovender, a famous author who falls in love with Marie, a journalist who calls him for an interview just before the performance of his hit play. Their lives accelerate through an epic adventure testing their faith, strength and love for each other, as they discover their story might pivotally influence the fate of the world."
This book is a Christian fantasy depicting a love story in the apocalypse and is in relation to the Book Of Revelation. I'll have to admit, I was very skeptical before the start of this book as I am not fond and haven't read much in this genre. So many of you might defer with me on this.
I felt the concept of this book was very nice, depicting the power of strength and faith of the main character Edmund in bad times. Also the book is quite short with just 180 pages, making it a quick read. I managed to finished the book in one sitting. But writing a book this short could be tricky. Such books test the imagination of the author to getting in enough details for the readers to connect with this book. I personally feel that this book lack in this front. The author was struggling till the end to get the necessary details for eg. details regarding the love story of Edmund and Marie, details of the aftermath of the incident which shook the entire town, etc. Such details were simply not there.
However, Robert Lampros did an exceptionally well job in creating very nice and lovable characters. The characters felt genuine to me and I could easily connect with them right from the start. Also, the message of building and maintaining faith in other people through our work was very well presented in this novel. Robert Lampros kept the chapters short, thus making it easier for the readers to stay with the story. However, the transitioning between the two chapter could have been a little better.
So to sum up, I personally feel the book is decent enough, having good social message and restores the faith of the people in Christianity. Still, I feel the book could have been made better by paying little attention to the details and the transitioning and building up of the characters. If asked to rate it, I will give this book 3 stars out of 5. So, if you like reading Christian fantasy and looking for a quick read, you can give this book a thought. If you are interested in buying this book, I'll leave a direct link to the amazon below from where you can get a book.
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Robert Lampros and his recent work you can visit his website: www.robertlampros.wordpress.com
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Few weeks back, I have posted the review of Defective , the first book in the Outcast series written by Belinda Austin. The book cover for the second book "5 Chances" is out, so, I will lke to share the book cover and trailer with you until I get my hands on this book.
Here is a brief synopsis of the book:
" Ivory is obsessed with saving the Outcasts from vanishing from the CommonWealth of Earth. She vows to find out more about the lab experiments going on at the Barren Island. The FRE (Fenatic Rule Enforcers - genetically modified humans) burned her boat, the Renegade; and she must find a rogue replacement, a fixer-upperboat someone threw away last year. She has smuggled an Outcast out of Barren Island, but can she smuggle herself in to learn more about the high-tech secrets the CommonWealth is hiding? Perhaps the answers are in Lockup, the dreaded insane asylum mean for the Outcast who have accumulated 25 demerits. At lockup us the Mortuary, a tunnel leading into the darkness. All Ivory must do to be thrown into the Lockup is to act even more rebellious and gain the attention of the Behaviour Drones and the FRE. Ivory will do whatever it takes to save herself and her friends from extinction in a world where people have become immortal, except the Outcast, the thorn in the CommonWealth's side."
The video trailer of this book has been release just couple of days back. Here is the trailer:
From the synopsis and the trailer, it feels like Belinda Austin is trying to get more details and more twists into the story, which is actually cool as this will make the series more interesting. Also I am expecting more action in this book. So initial impressions, this book looks interesting and I will definitely try to get my hands on this book. Just in case, if you haven't checkout the review of the first book in the "Outcast" series, here is direct link to my post where I have written in-depth analysis of the book:
The expected date of release of this book is 2nd November, 2016. I will keep you guys posted on twitter, once I get this book. So, if you are not following me on twitter, do follow me on my twitter handle @SawantSushant96. Also SUBSCRIBE via mail to get the new post right into you mail.
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
Sincere apologies for coming with a post so late after the last post because of bad health issues. I will try to be consistent and thanks for bearing with the absence.
First I would like to express my gratitude to Mr.Aaron Hughes of "Rambunctious Ramblings Publishing Inc" for providing a copy of this book for review. Here is a brief synopsis and a video trailer to begin with the review. " All the truths of her life were born from the promise of a lie. A lie that could change everything. Gabrian Shadwell studied hard and kept her nose to the grindstone in order to live the successfully full-life most humans strive for. The problem is, she isn't exactly human: she can see auras...and she yearns to devour them - she is comprised of the things nightmares are made of. With her eyes opened to the truth of her Borrower heritage, her chaotic journey of self-discovery takes her down a dangerous road when the tainted eyes of the self-righteous Elders in the Realm turn against her. With good and evil before her, she must choose which path she will walk upon and learn the biggest truth of her life. The only difference between a Borrower and a Vampire is hope..."
First thing first, the cover of this book looks fascinating. The picture of a raven on a grey background image looks cool and attractive. The cover of this book will surely grab the attention of many in the book store.
Coming to the concept of the book. I must say... really liked the concept of this book and it reminded me of the Twilight series. Kade Cook effectively manages to create her synergistic mystical magical world where constant plot twists are happening. I was very excited when I found about the theme of this book, however my excitement quickly faded away.
The characters in the book feels genuine to me and are actually interesting. Kade Cook has done an immensely great job in creating her characters and the entire magical world. She also managed to keep the chapters of the book short, making it easier for her readers to stay with story until the end. Kudos to her for that. Her narration is also good. I could connect with the characters because of her excellent narration. The last 100 pages is actually the best section in the entire book. Lots of twist and revelations happening making this book an interesting read.
Coming to the things which bothered me...
The beginning of this book seems fragmented to me. It took me around 3-4 days just to get through first 100 pages of the book. I was constantly trying to figure what was actually happening and where the story was heading. After the first 100 pages however, the story of this book started to make sense. I feel that Kade Cook actually tried to throw in much more details regarding her magical world and the characters which actually made the beginning of the book slightly confusing for her readers. However. her writing and the narration is simply amazing. I could actually feel a sense of mystical aura creating in my head. So kudos to Kade Cook for that.
The second thing which bother me is the transition of the story. Don't get me wrong here, Kade Cook has written and narrated this novel very well when you consider individual chapters, but when you look at the transition of the story, i.e. transitioning the story from one chapter to the other, she seemed to be struggling. I was seriously hoping that this thing was happening at certain places, but I could feel that at many places throughout the book.
With slightly better transitioning, this books could be a lot better as compared to the current state. Also, a better beginning will make this book an easy and interesting books to the readers. So, if ask to rate the book, I will give it 3 out of 5 stars. So will I read the next book in the series? I might give it a try if I find the synopsis of the book interesting. If you wanna grab a copy of this book, I will leave a direct link to the amazon down below:
So, this is what I feel after reading this book. Do let me know in the comment section what do you feel about the book. Guys if you like this review, hit the like button below and if you don't, do mention the reason in the comment section below as it will help me to get better and do SUBSCRIBE to the blog to get all the reviews right into your mail box. To know more about Kade Cook and her recent work you can visit her website: www.kadecook.wordpress.com/
So until next time, this is me Sushant signing off. You guys have a great day.
