Book Review: The Inimitable Chaos of Life by Maliny Mohan

The Inimitable Chaos of Life

Author: Maliny Mohan

Publisher: Storymirror

Rating: 3/5

‘We live in a rainbow of chaos.’

~Paul Cezanne

Life is chaotic and it takes a lot of courage and patience to face the storms standing tall and conquer the odds. This book presents the uncovered realities of life on the platter before the readers. Through several short stories, the authoress tries to throw light on the various minute details of life and how people deal with it.

The overall concept of the book is nice but a mundane or rather plain cover fails to appeal. StoryMirror is a great platform for the budding authors to showcase their work and through this book, they have proved that quality is what they believe in (in terms of content). The font (size and style) is not according to the standard norm and lacks neatness. The content has such exemplary vocabulary that the readers might develop that urge to turn the pages and read what is written. The stories have an amalgamation of personal experience and didactic purpose. The attempt is to capitalize on the same idea and try to make readers understand the complexities of life.

Overall, the concept of the book is appreciable but the font size acts as a negative factor.

Overall, good effort by the authoress!

Best Wishes!

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Book Review: Demons in My Mind by Aashish Gupta

Demons in My Mind

Author: Aashish Gupta

Publisher: Notion Press

Rating: 3.5/5

For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.

~Khalil Gibran

‘Demons in My Mind’ is a poignant tale of Dakshesh and his painful illness. The purpose of the story is not to entertain but to question the cult. There are numerous questions that are still unanswered: why is the world not a better place to live in? Should our mind be blamed for the sins we commit? Does repentance yield inner peace?

Starting with the cover, it is abstract and catchy. The title serves the purpose and matches the storyline. The blurb could have been better. No doubt the vocabulary is very good, yet the language might be a problem here. The type setting, font (size, style) and the overall layout are perfect.

Coming to the plot: The story is strong. The build-up of characters in a perfect chronological order is commendable. The character sketch is very balanced and they have been portrayed really well.

Dakshesh’s journey during the last few days of his life has been portrayed nicely. His quest to find solace in the teachings of the three monks is contrasted with the life stories of the three monks- the stories about how their life took a turn and transformed them from sinners to monks. That is something to look out for.

It is not necessary that every story ends on a happy note because every story does not originate in cloud cuckoo land! ‘Demons in My Mind’ is a different type of story that can make you jump out of your skin. The plot is gripping and the lucid narration acts like a cherry on the cake.

Overall, this is a strong, emotional and intelligent piece of fiction which will definitely touch your heart.

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Book Review: Parrot under the Pine Tree by Surendra Pratap Singh

Parrot Under the Pine Tree

Author: Surendra Pratap Singh

Publisher: Invincible Publishers

Rating: 3/5

“Having your heart broken is the easy part; knowing when to move on is the challenge.”

‘Parrot Under the Pine Tree’ is a subtle love tale that is relatable and sweet. The story revolves around Vedanta and Saranga, who come in contact by chance and are struck hard by Cupid’s arrow. But destiny is probably not in Vedanta’s favor, for the sudden turn of events sets the alarm bells ringing.

‘Parrot Under the Pine Tree’ is a love tale, which revolves around the two main characters- Vedanta and Saranga. The title of the book is ambiguous and the faded shade of the cover doesn’t help either. The font is fine and the language is lucid and understandable. I would like to compliment the author’s ability to present this piece of fiction in a language that can be understood by everyone.

The plot is gripping but the major drawback lies in the redundancy of the plot. The story lacks twists and turns and that is another potential reason to not classify the book as a must read. Barring some grammatical errors here and there, the book might be liked by the romantic fiction readers.

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