Browsing Category Contemporary Fiction

The Booker Prize Shortlist: Western Lane by Chetna Maroo, a Book Review

How does it feel when you lose a loved one? Life seems to just dissipate in pieces, isn’t it? Or is it more like you seem to compartmentalize and live, a piece at a time because you have been blown into countless smithereens at the loss of their lives, ain’t it? Brutally out but elementally true, Western Lane by Chetna Maroo is a coming-of-age novella that explores much more than sisterhood, grief and the turnstiles of the funny journey called life.

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Wayward by Dethan, a Journey Towards the Soul, a Review

Imagine the plane you are traveling in crashes out in the open sea, yet you survive miraculously. Wait, there is another survivor alongside you—a 12-year-old kid? What if I tell you that you have to survive alongside that child out in the open seas and that help is not going to be coming anytime soon? Scared? Read on to find out about such a scenario in Wayward by Dethan, a tale like no other I have read before.

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Dancers in the Dark by Ejaz Ahamad: Xenophobia through the Ages | Book Review

An antipathy that will make you sit back, mull, and wonder why colour is such a strongly held ground for discrimination even today, Dancers in the Dark by Ejaz Ahamad is a story that centres around the discrimination based on colour as well as all those so-called societal categories and stigmas that have been there for around centuries now. Yes, unfair behaviour against the LGBTQ+ community—that is what I am indicating here!

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Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang: Dive Into the Dark of Publishing Industry

Your writer friend just struck gold by signing a deal with Netflix for a TV adaptation. Could it get bigger? You both are busy celebrating over cocktails while she shows you her latest, unpublished work-unpublished one. And then she drops dead? What would you do? Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang is a revelation, exploring the sad travesty of the dark side of publishing industry

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A Journey Inward or Wayward: A Dark and Shiny Place by Pragati Deshmukh

What if I were to tell you that something,” say, a home,” is also a being, an identity on its own? Umm, how about this: it has feelings and likes and dislikes as well, and worse, what if it can sense and so can you, I mean, you sense its “displeasures”? Sounds twisted and dangerous, right? So, come alongside me on this thrilling tale where the paranormal and psychological fuse in a manner that you may never have experienced before. Let’s delve into A Dark and Shiny Place by Pragati Deshmukh

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The Surreal Realism of Haruki Murakami: 10 Quotes That Illuminate Life’s Mysteries

Discover the captivating world of Haruki Murakami’s surreal realism as we unveil 10 thought-provoking quotes that transcend the ordinary and illuminate life’s profound mysteries. Journey through the enigmatic blend of the surreal and the real, exploring transformative experiences, the power of memories, the enigma of time, and the profound impact of personal connections. Delve into the essence of existence and the depths of human emotions through the literary brilliance of one of the most celebrated authors of our time. Immerse yourself in the surreal realism of Haruki Murakami’s writing and uncover the beautifully mysterious landscape of life.

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Breasts and Eggs: A Beautiful Exploration of Womanhood and Identity

Discover the captivating journey of womanhood and identity in “Breasts and Eggs.” Mieko Kawakami’s enchanting novel delves into the complexities of these themes, offering a beautiful exploration that will leave you spellbound. Embark on a thought-provoking adventure that celebrates the power and resilience of women, as they navigate the intricacies of their bodies and search for true liberation.

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