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Book Review: Under The Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita, tr. by Partha P. Goswami – a story that narrates the brutal realities of the Education System!

Under The Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita is a winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2021, which is translated from Assamese to English by Partha Pratim Goswami. It is book a the coming-of-age tale that shows the brutal realities of the education system and the hope that can be brought up – the hope that blooms like the flowers of the Bakul tree. Read the review to know about the book in detail. Continue reading Book Review: Under The Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita, tr. by Partha P. Goswami – a story that narrates the brutal realities of the Education System!

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Book Review: Susanna’s Granthpura by Ajai P. Mangattu, translated by Catherine Thankamma

A Translated book from Malayalam Literature that talks about the possibility of discovering an unfinished manuscript by a long-forgotten writer, that’s rich in literary references and conversations. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: Susanna’s Granthpura by Ajai P. Mangattu, translated by Catherine Thankamma

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Book Review: I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel – A debut novel that created sensation!

I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel was one of the most anticipated reads for me. Longlisted for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction, this debut novel sounds like something that could be relatable to many of us, because of the theme of social media! Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel – A debut novel that created sensation!

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I Named My Sister Silence- A tale of Distruction and Displacement By Manoj Rupda

Originally written in Hindi as “Kaale Adhyaay”, this book by Manoj Rupda is now translated into English by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar as “I Named My Sister Silence”. Longlisted for the JCB Prize For Literature, this novel screams through its themes. Read the post to know in detail about the book. Continue reading I Named My Sister Silence- A tale of Distruction and Displacement By Manoj Rupda

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Book Review: Subversive Whispers by Manasi, Translated by J. Devika

P. A. Rukmini, known by her pen name Manasi, is a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author for her book Manjile Pakshi and is known for her feminist short stories. And some of her prominent stories are translated by J. Devika in this collection, Subversive Whispers. Read the detailed review to know more about the book and my views. Continue reading Book Review: Subversive Whispers by Manasi, Translated by J. Devika

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Shurjo’s Clan by Iffat Nawaz: Why it is one of my favourite reads and why you should read it as well!

Shurjo’s Clan by Iffat Nawaz is a literary fiction that blends the genre of contemporary fiction and magical realism beautifully, written in the backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Read the detailed review to know more about the book and why it is my favourite. Continue reading Shurjo’s Clan by Iffat Nawaz: Why it is one of my favourite reads and why you should read it as well!

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Book Review: Dark Star by Ranbir Sidhu

Dark Star by Ranbir Sidhu is not just a tale of partition through the thoughts and musings of an old woman, who is longing and dreaming of an India before Partition, who wants to tell the ruler of India her thoughts, views, and opinions but a book covering a lot of issues in between, throughout its journey. To get to know more about the story and my views about it, read the detailed review. Continue reading Book Review: Dark Star by Ranbir Sidhu

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Book Review- Life And Political Reality: Two Novellas by Shahidul Zahir (Translated from Bengali by V. Ramaswamy and Shahroza Nahrin)

Life and Political Reality: Two Novellas is a book originally written in Bengali and translated into English by V. Ramaswamy and Shahroza Nahrin. As the title suggests, this book consists of two novellas, first, Life And Political Reality, and second Abu Ibrahim’s Death. To get to know more about the book, with my views, do read the full review. Continue reading Book Review- Life And Political Reality: Two Novellas by Shahidul Zahir (Translated from Bengali by V. Ramaswamy and Shahroza Nahrin)