Dreams Implant by Partho Bose - Book Review

Book Name: Dreams Implant 

Author: Partho Bose 

Publisher: Invincible Publishers 

Blurb: 

DAVID BOWMAN owns a successful advertising agency in New York and is at top of his game. He loves his wife ALEXIS and their daughter APRIL. He is very protective when it comes to his family. In the professional sphere he is not only successful but also kind-hearted and helpful in nature. But he is haunted by a nightmare where he meets with an accident and his wife is killed. What jolts him is when he reads the accidents of his ex-colleagues and batch mates' wives' deaths in a similar incident. He felt something was common in these instances and thus, went out to investigate these incidences. He travels to Chicago, Florida and San Francisco in pursuit of the truth and tries to find a link between his nightmare and the accidents. His hope lay on DENSIE in finding the answers. He soon discovers that his wife and daughter have been kidnapped. He is helped by MARTHA, a private detective and a former associate of his lawyer wife Alexis in pursuit of finding both Alexis and April. His only lead was JANE, his secretary. And the answers he finds, reveal a more sinister purpose behind the nightmare -than he ever could have imagined. 

Review: 

Thriller and mystery is something that I love to read. These kind of books keep me hooked on to them until I finish reading the very last page. I just cannot keep myself away from reading such books and end up reading the entire book in one sitting. 

I finished reading Dreams Implant in one sitting. The book kept me hooked on to it until the end. I enjoyed reading this book. 

The story is an unusual one. You tend to make an opinion that the story could be one thing but it will surprise you with some thing else. The plot is unpredictable. 

The language is simple and lucid. The narration is done in third person and is done quite well. It is engaging. The characters aren't many. They are crafted well. You will feel that you've a connection with the characters. 

The mystery is perfectly maintained. But I felt that the ending was rushed. The length of the story could have been increased. 

Dreams Implant is a great treat for mystery and thriller lovers. 

I rate: 

Cover: 3/5 

Characters: 3/5 

Story: 4/5 

I rate 'Dreams Implant' with 3.5/5 stars.

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Principles of Success Made Easy by Roopleen - Book Review

Book Name: Principles of Success Made Easy 

Authoress: Roopleen

 

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd. 

Price: Rs. 199 

Blurb: 

Principles of Success Made Easy - 14 easy steps to climb the ladder of success is the culmination of my onerous efforts of writing something simple yet relevant. It is a pragmatic account of the fundamental principles of achieving success by self-help and is the distilled essence of my years of research and understanding of the dynamics of success. This practical manual serves as a step-by-step guide to climb the ladder of success. It gives both an in-depth view and a time-tested approach to succeed and chronicles 14 golden principles of achieving success. The principles are wide-ranging and apply to success in any sphere of life. My own life has been transformed by the principles enshrined in this book. Therefore, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be successful in life and seeks happiness. Principles of Success Made Easy - 14 easy steps to climb the ladder of success would prove to be not only a guidebook for success but also a reservoir and storehouse of strength and motivation. I am sure all my readers would be able to relate to this book, which has been carefully tailored just for them. They would be tempted to read this self-help manual over and over again in order to assimilate its contents and incorporate the principles in their lives. After all, as is said, 'a good book becomes a part of you'. 

Review: 

As the name suggests, this book is a self help book that guides you on your way to success. The author talks about 14 steps which are simple yet very important. It starts with step 1 - the basic step and takes you to the last step. The author presents each point to you citing an example at some places. She presents her points in bulleted formats, asks you questions and makes you think of answers to these questions. The useful tips at the end of each important point is like a cherry on the cake. The language is simple and the content is presented well. 

These points, if followed, will surely bring you closer to success. It is a perfect companion on your journey to success. 

I rate: 

Cover: 3.5/5 

I rate 'Principles of Success' with 4/5 stars.

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The Inimitable Chaos of Life by Maliny Mohan - Book Review

Book Name: The Inimitable Chaos of Life

Authoress: Maliny Mohan

Publisher: Story Mirror

Price: Rs. 190

Blurb:

A naive girl of eighteen is trapped in a dungeon, which changes her and her capturer's life forever. Afar, tucked away in the sleepy terrains of a town in Kerala, a married woman is determined to revisit a forbidden part of her past. A model-turned-MBA aspirant is scourged mentally for a decision she almost made three years back. Back in the less-happening village of Kanyapuram, an aspiring author loses a copy of her very first manuscript. 

True to its title, 'The Inimitable Chaos of Life' is an amalgamation of enthralling stories borrowed from the chaotic pages of life, which allure you to relive the multitude of unique emotions humans are made of. 

Review: 

I have read Maliny's stories in 'Love and other enchantments' and was taken away by her storytelling skills. I found reviewing her first solo book exciting and readily accepted it for the review. 

I am extraordinarily late in posting this review. I had read the book long back but couldn't find time to write its review. I liked the simple cover of the book. The blurb gives a brief insight into what the book is going to be. It contains just one line about the story. It is this one line which makes you so curious about the story that you wish to read it soon. 

I really appreciate Maliny's storytelling abilities. Her narration has an ability to keep you hooked onto the story. The plots aren't something extraordinary, it is the way it is crafted and the way it is presented which makes this book a lovely read. The language is lucid. The pace of all the stories is consistent. The stories exhibit strong character of the protagonists. 

Life is a chaos. It is how you come out of this chaos which is important. Maliny's book is a lovely read. 

I rate: 

Cover: 4/5 

Stories: 4/5 

I rate 'The Inimitable Chaos of Life' with 4/5 stars.

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Rafflesia - The Banished Princess by Gautam - Book Review

Book Name: The Banished Princess 

Author: Gautam 

Publisher: Frog Books 

Blurb: 

"Rafflesia: The Banished Princess" 

The curtains draw up. Lights are dimmed. The musical is about to begin. As the beautiful princess descends on stage, the mythical creatures from her kingdom come alive. Flickers of brilliant colours blaze across as mesmerizing music pulsates from one corner of the theatre to the other. A fairy tale is about to unfold… 

As young children, we often come across things that stay in our hearts forever. For Appu, it is a fairy tale about a beautiful princess. He lives with her in a world filled with the magical creatures from her kingdom until the real world beckons. A reluctant Appu steps into it as a striking young man and struggles to find his place. 

What follows is an evocative tale of love and loss, friendship and betrayal, as the story travels through the snow-peaked mountains of Arunachal to the golden deserts of Jaisalmer, the tulip gardens of Holland to the lush greens of Kerala. Does Appu find what he had set out for? The answer lies in Rafflesia — The Banished Princess because in her story, lay his!" 

Review: 

I received this book from Arudhaa in exchange of an honest review. 

Rafflesia - The Banished Princess is a story that primarily focuses on Appu, the protagonist and his life. Reading the title and the blurb, you might draw a picture of a fairy tale in your mind. Life isn't a fairy tale though. 

Coming to the story, the pace of the story is slow. The plot is fresh and reading Rafflesia was a completely new experience to me. I had never read a story similar to this one. The book has approximately 400 pages. I felt that the length of the book could have been reduced a little. Since its long, you will find difficulty in reading it in one day. And you will have to re-read a few pages every time you pick up the book to read. 

The characters of this novel develop as you read the book. Appu, the protagonist will become a dear one to every person who reads this book. He is a sweetheart. The author uses a simple language. I came across a few new words that enriched my vocabulary. The narration is lucid and keeps you engaged. 

Give this book a read if you like reading stories centered around imagination and fairy tales. 

I rate: 

Cover: 3/5 

Characters: 3.5/5 

Story: 3.5/5 

I rate 'Rafflesia - The Banished Princess' with 3.5/5 stars.

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The Breakup Clinic by Dr. Govind Sharma - Book Review

An engaging story which I wished would have been a little longer. 

Book Name: The Breakup Clinic

Author: Dr. Govind Sharma

Publisher: Notion Press

Blurb:

Is the break-up killing you? 

The scariest three words for a person in love are: It is over. 

The rejection from a loved one can be the most painful experience in life. 

Ajay, Karan and Nisha seek to end their lives as they are driven to despair by failed love relationships. After the near-fatal suicide attempts, the survivors are in the care of the Freudian Psychoanalyst Doctor Dev who works in a Break-up Clinic to accomplish his mission of providing succor to emotionally wounded persons. 

Will Doctor Dev be able to help Ajay, Karan and Nisha to come out of the emotional quagmire and move on? 

The Break-Up Clinic makes an attempt to answer the question: Why do some people suffer so much in love? 

Review:

I've read Govind Sir's second novel - State vs Amrit Kumar. I liked his style of storytelling. When he askes me to review his new book, I grew excited. I wanted to lay my hands on his book as soon as possible. I had received this book long time ago but due to some professional commitments couldn't read it. And then when I finished reading it, I didn't find time to review. This book is special and I wanted my review to be written with a cool mind. 

The Breakup Clinic - the title will make you think that this might be a self help manual which would help you move on post a breakup. The book isn't a help manual. It is a story about three people at different walks of their life who have had a breakup. It's a story of how Dr. Dev helps them move on with their lives. 

Breakup is a very sensitive topic. The ones who are single wouldn't know about the pain felt while the ones who are in relationship wouldn't want it to happen to them. Crafting a story around this topic is something that I heard for the first time. The author has introduced the characters and their story in an appreciable manner. He tells us about their past in three different ways. He has woven all these three stories together with a common thread - Dr. Dev. Every individual has a story. That is what the characters of this novel proved to me. 

The simple language and awesome narration makes this novel a wonderful read. The development of characters is fantastic. As you progress with reading, you will feel more and more attachments towards them. You will feel like they are a part of your life. You will feel their pain and the emotions in them. The characters aren't strong willed people but the manner in which they become one is worth praising. Building up your life from scratch is a courageous task. And the protagonists do it with the help of Dr. Dev. I loved the way the author has put forward the incidents of this story. They aren't any twists and turns. The story is presented in a simple yet interesting manner. The story keeps you hooked on to it until the end. 

There are many people out there who are struggling to move on with life post their breakup. I believe every city needs a breakup clinic. 

I rate: 

Cover: 3/5 

Characters: 4/5 

Story: 4/5

I rate 'The Breakup Clinic' with 4/5 stars.

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