Contemporary Critics

Contemporary Critics is the compilation of  criticism and theories. It deals with the mini school of thoughts. The theories involved in the book basically intend to judge the piece of art and when there is judgement it also involves a lot of contradictions. For example, half of the people say that you should change the art & not follow the rules whereas half of them say the opposite of it. 

Also there's a lot of literature criticism involved from both the sides America and rest of Europe, so we see theories also based on these criticisms in this book. 

Theories given at the end of the book will give you an idea about when this book was written like you know the postmodern theory so this was basically done after modernism. 

I  liked the orientalism philosophy very much given by Adverd Syed. It deals with the political views of the Eastern society.

The only thing I didn't like about this book is, it's cover. I believe it could have been a little better and more attractive. 

On a scale of 5, I would give this book 4 stars. 

Also, if you are very much into literature stuff or you are a NET aspirant, then I would advise you to purchase this book. 

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Vitamin H, Volume 2

 After reading volume 1 of Vitamin H, how could I miss the second volume?

Since my excitement was at its peak, I got overwhelmed when I received this book.

Written by Abhishek Vipul Thakkar, this book offers you quotes full of inspiration, motivation, and overall good vibes. These quotes are simply amazing which can make your day delightful and optimistic. 

There are more than 260 quotes and you can read one quote a day to keep yourself positive.

" Trying and failing feels worse when it occurs but it makes the taste of imminent victory sweeter when it comes"

Isn't this the best quote for motivating anyone?.

Well, just like this, there are several quotes in the book, which you can share with your friends or dear ones, just to cheer them up.

The language used by the author is very easy to comprehend. If you look closely, the cover of the book itself is very motivating and attractive.

I would gladly recommend this to the people out there. The book is quite handy also so you can carry it while going somewhere.

Keeping in mind all the points, I'd give this book 5 stars.

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Mythological Monologues

Isn't it just so great when you find one of those books that completely drags you in, makes you fall in love with the characters, and demands that you sit on the edge of your seat for every nail-biting moment of it?

 

Mythological Monologues is one such book that I finished recently. I had picked up this book without even giving a second thought because I'd spent a part of my childhood listening to the epic Hindu tales of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. 

 

There's isn't any doubt how much I enjoyed reading this book. 

 

With 26 outstanding epic monologues, it took me back to my childhood days. The way the author has inscribed the characters of Ramayan & Mahabharata is worth admiring.

 

Draupadi, Bhishma, Chritangada, Eklavya and every other character described gives a profound meaning.

 

Sharing a few lines from my favorite monologue, Kaikeyi

 "I - Queen Kaikeyi lost everything when I let the storm of greed, the strong winds of hate enter my heart and blow away my Utopia; Burn my temple of love, leaving ashes of my sin everywhere"

 

The way Purba Chakraborty has penned down these monologues is just wow! 

 

Short & Simple, these monologues guide young intellects and make them learn about their culture. Also, they engage us in the world of emotions and measures our patience and discernment of morality and sin. 

 

Just wonderful! 

 

The best part of this book is that the narration and language used by the author is very simple and basic which makes it easy for everyone to understand the depth of each monologue.

 

Definitely giving it 5 stars and looking forward to another edition too. 

 

I wonder who would not like to read such an amazing book?  

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Blooming Buds

Super happy to have come across the anthology of poems entitled, Blooming Buds.

This book includes writings of 24 Students of Telangana State Model School & Junior College.

Students are said to be the victors of various conflicting situations.

Through this book, they had tried to utilize all such situations with abundant optimism and have come out with flying colors. Their poetry intends at the amelioration of the world. Their approach towards life reveals their eminence.

Some of the poems like, Salute to Godlyy teacher, none will survive, life without hapinness and fearless hearts, really touched my heart. The students have shown their creativity and their attitute towrds life with the help of such beautiful poems.

Madha Rachana says in her first poem. “Poetry comes from the heart It melts the readers’ hearts”. I couldn’t agree more on it.

All the poems have been jotted down in a very simple yet beautiful manner.

I truly acknowledge the interest of these shining stars in writing poems of English on enhanced and elevated themes.

'Blooming Buds' is a very apt and perfect title that is given to the book.

Kudos to Mr. Chandra Shekar Pendoti and the entire staff of Telangana District school for motivating and encouraging students.

I would definitely recommend this book to each one of you. Do read.

5/5 stars 

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Exquisite Ecstasy

Poetry is a language that commands and cultivates the real meaning of the message being put across; when implemented correctly, it touches the soul and mind.

I enjoy reading poetry that comes from the heart, poetry that comes from the soul. Words that make me feel something.

 

Exquisite Ecstasy, by Mr. Chandra Shekhar Pendoti, is exactly that collection of poems, which I enjoyed reading. There are 79 wonderful poems on incredibly beautiful themes i.e. life, love, education, hope, patriotism, and many more. 

 

Each poem gives a powerful message. Poems like, 'Life Is Only A Choice', You are Alone', 'The Pride Of India', 'No Farmer, No World', 'Plastic - Future Blaster', and several others were extremely beautiful and heart-touching.

 

I believe that such poems are not easy to compose because you need to feel the pain, happiness, and emotion of others, and no doubt, Mr. Pendoti has done it very well.

 

Mr. Chandrashekhar is a teacher by profession and it seems that he has conveyed a wonderful lesson through his every single creation. I noticed that the style of narration and language used is so simple yet impactful so that everyone can easily understand and feel the depth of the poems.

 

It was quite a unique compilation from any other poetry collection that I've ever read. I would highly recommend this book to those who are creative and think out of the box.

 

5/5 stars for this incredible collection.    

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Vitamin H

Ain't you thinking, what could be there in a book entitled 'Vitamin H'?

Well, with the same curiosity in my mind, I ordered this book from Amazon.  

Written by Abhishek Thakkar, Vitamin H is a marvelous collection of quotes and thoughts which are very motivating and refreshing. The book contains more than 100 quotes and each quote gives a strong and deep message. While reading, I was in complete awe as every thought was touching my heart.

The author has beautifully penned down his emotions through these exquisite quotes and thoughts.

What fancied me the most about the book is that all the quotes have been placed tactfully as per the days. It seems like, the author has scripted his speculations in the forms of quotes.

The quote I liked the most was the one written on  DAY 47, " People may have been mean to you, but that's them. Those people have already written their story and it is full of thorns......."

With such significant thoughts, the author has tried to give a positive message to his readers.

The language is very easy to comprehend. No doubt, you'll be able to understand each line and it's meaning clearly.

Also, I liked the cover of the book as it is quite simple yet appealing.

Vitamins are good for physical health as they make our body strong but this Vitamin H is good for anyone's mental health.

I would surely recommend you to buy this book. Just like the medicine, you can take up one thought per day and try to implement the advice or suggestions given through them to stay motivated.

I'll give this book 5/5 stars.

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The Man Who Pretends To Be Happy

As I have been reading books on Kindle these days, The Man Who Pretends To Be Happy was showing up in the suggestion box. The title attracted me so much that I started questioning myself as to what kind of a story would be there?

The only way to find the answer was to read it. 

While reading I realized, what a wondrous novel it is by the author Nitin Kalal.

In this book, the author has described the journey of a protagonist, named Vivan, who is a doctor by profession but later becomes a writer by choice.

The author has beautifully portrayed the adventures of Vivan's life, his college days, and especially his relationship with Jagruti, the love of his life.

Sometimes, Just a single wrong decision or a single accident can change our life so much that we become the villain of our own stories. The same happens with the protagonist, of the story, who commits a serious mistake which becomes the biggest crime or I should say, the melancholy of his life.

But, as it is said that moving on is a law of nature, Vivan tries his best in doing so but because of his past experiences and heartbreak, his emotions are dead, and his soul doesn't allow him to move on.  Even after being a doctor, he is not able to cure himself.

The end of the story brings the real climax which almost made me cry.

What I liked the most is that the author has also given a message about the importance of mental health through some of the chapters in the novel.

The intriguing narration and the writing style of the novel was the major reason for turning pages continuously

According to the content, the cover and the title of the book is very suitable.

Overall a perfect blend of love, heartbreak, mental health, and life learning experiences.

Kudos to the author, Mr. Nitin Kalal, for penning down such an amazing novel. I loved reading it.

I would give this book, 5 on 5 stars, and would recommend it to everyone.

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