Tag: #bookread

  • Book review – Heaven Official’s Blessing

    Book review – Heaven Official’s Blessing

    The scene that broke me. It has been a long time since I cried so hard that I felt the world was shaking. The helplessness in my core. The trembling of my fingers as I read, blinking again and again and letting the tears fall, afraid that the blurriness might delay the moment. The moment,…

  • Giovanni’s room by James Baldwin- Book Review

    Giovanni’s room by James Baldwin- Book Review

    “Giovanni’s Room” is a 1956 psychological fiction novel set in scarcity-stricken Paris, portraying David’s self-discovery and conflict with his sexuality. His destructive secrecy leads to the demise of cherished elements. The intense affair with Giovanni and the struggles of secondary characters depict themes of honesty, authenticity, and human flaws. The poignant love story captivates and…

  • The Bloody Chamber- By Angela Carter

    The Bloody Chamber- By Angela Carter

    The book cover is certainly an intriguing one. Since the time it was published, it has had many covers, the one I got was the one where on a black background, a woman wearing a red cape is shown and we can see her naked legs. On the back of the cape, the title is…

  • The Blue Umbrella By Ruskin bond

    The Blue Umbrella By Ruskin bond

    When I pick this book for my next read in book club, my intention was clear. An established author, a short book and good reviews. Even people who are new to reading should be able to finish this book and we will all get to know a good story to discuss. What I haven’t been…

  • Book of the week

    The Silent Patient – Alex Michaelides This isn’t the formal review just while reading this quote speak to me and I couldn’t help the urge to write down my thoughts. How true it is that you can’t claim about your love when you are being deceitful. And not just towards someone else, you could never…