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Book Review: "After the Funeral" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “After the Funeral” by Agatha Christie

The book that I am going to review today is After the Funeral by Agatha Christie. Richard Abernethie, a wealthy man, dies. After the funeral, his relatives gather in his estate as his will was going to be read. Unexpectedly Richard’s scatterbrain sister Cora makes a statement: “It’s been hushed up very nicely, hasn’t it…But he was murdered, wasn’t he?” This wild statement creates chaos among the…

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Book Review: "Taken at the Flood" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “Taken at the Flood” by Agatha Christie

Taken at the Flood is another brilliantly crafted intricate tale by Agatha Christie. Featuring our beloved Belgian detective, the book takes us into an entertaining reading journey. The book has all those elements that we generally see in Christie’s books. While the ending will not knock you down, you will definitely enjoy reading the book. At the same time, a number of readers may have some…

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Book Review: "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” by Agatha Christie

What do you love the most in Christie’s books? For me, it is the ‘a-ha’ moment in the end. I love the ways by which she surprises her readers at the end of her books. In fact, her ingenious ways of surprising readers certainly have no parallels. And, this is what you experience at the end of Hercule Poirot’s Christmas too. You get your ‘a-ha’ moment in the end. The book was also published as Murd…

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Book Review: "Murder at the Vicarage" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “Murder at the Vicarage” by Agatha Christie

Miss Jane Marple, one of the beloved female detectives, made her debut in Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. Depicted as a gossipy and inquisitive old lady snooping around the village, she is one of those sleuths people love to read. One of the characteristic features of almost all the books featuring Miss Marple is that her character does not occupy much of the space in the books. She…

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Book Review: "The Mysterious Mr. Quinn" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “The Mysterious Mr. Quinn” by Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Mr. Quinn by Agatha Christie is a collection of 12 short stories. These stories feature the characters of Mr. Harley Quinn and Mr. Satterthwaite. Both of these characters try to solve different mysteries in a logical and clever manner. While Mr. Quinn plays a major part in solving these mysteries, Mr. Satterthwaite plays a side-kick. Nevertheless, Mr. Satterthwaite is not the usual…

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Book Review: "They Came to Baghdad" by Agatha Christie

Book Review: “They Came to Baghdad” by Agatha Christie

They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie is not a murder mystery. The book can be categorised as a thriller. As the title of the book suggests, the book is set in the exotic city of Baghdad. The book is relatively a fast-paced read and you will be able to finish it pretty soon.    

The book revolves around a young woman Victoria Jones. This woman has a habit of lying frequently but…

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Wisdom from the Ramayana: On Life and Relationships

Wisdom from the Ramayana: On Life and Relationships

Wisdom from the Ramayana: On Life and Relationships by Chaitanya Charanis a recent book that deals with the Ramayana, one of the two great epics of Indian mythology. Most of the Indians must have read and heard the stories from the Ramayana a number of times since their childhood. However, these stories still fascinate us. We still love to read about them. Consequently, a number of new books…

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Book Review: "8 Hours" by Upendra Namburi

Book Review: “8 Hours” by Upendra Namburi

8 Hours by Upendra Namburiis a time-based corporate thriller. As the title of the book suggests the book tells us about the events that happen within a period of eight hours. The title and the blurb of the book create an atmosphere of excitement in your mind if you love reading time-based thriller. The cover is also awesome. However, sadly, those are the only things that are exciting in this…

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Fatal Fallout - A Vikram Rana Mystery

Fatal Fallout – A Vikram Rana Mystery

Fatal Fallout, a recent book by Sharmishtha Shenoy, brings back my favourite detective Vikram Rana back. This is the fourth book in the Vikram Ranaseries and is as compelling as were the previous books. With a well-written plot, the book provides you an engaging murder mystery. As is generally the case with most of the murder mysteries, in this book too, the readers witness the murder at the…

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Book Review: "The Conquest of the East: Royal Crown Returns" by R. Durgadoss

Book Review: “The Conquest of the East: Royal Crown Returns” by R. Durgadoss

The Conquest of the East: Royal Crown Returns by R. Durgadoss is a befitting sequel to the bestselling book The Indus Challenge. While the book is the second installment of a series, the book can be read as a stand-alone book. With a well-written plot, the book holds your attention till the end. By creating some interesting characters, the author tries to bring alive our dramatic past. As I have…

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Natasha Mehra Must Die: Book One of the Doomsday Trilogy

Natasha Mehra Must Die: Book One of the Doomsday Trilogy

Natasha Mehra Must Die by Anand Sivakumaran is the first book of The Doomsday Trilogy. With a great combination of the elements of mystery, thrill and Indian mythology, the book takes you to a sensational reading ride. The pace of the plot is so fast that you will not stop reading until the last page. The fast-paced plot will make your heart race and your pulses jump. There are enough elements of…

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The Girl from the Sea: A Psychological Thriller

The Girl from the Sea: A Psychological Thriller

   I absolutely loved The Girl from the Sea by Shalini Boland. This is a real page-turner with lots of twists and turns. A real treat for readers who love to read thrillers. While the book will not chill you to the bone, you will definitely enjoy this thrilling ride. I was gripped by this one from the first page to the last. It was certainly a delightful read.  

This is the story of a girl…

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Newcomer: Another innovative murder mystery from Keigo Higashino

Newcomer: Another innovative murder mystery from Keigo Higashino

I always look forward to reading Keigo Higashino’s books and this time too I did not lose even a single second to request his latest book Newcomeronce I came to know that the book was available on NetGalley. And, you know what; the book was on my kindle the next day as the publishers approved my request. Thank you so much, St. Martin’s Press for approving my request. You really made me happy. I…

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They Both Die at the End: An Emotional Journey

They Both Die at the End: An Emotional Journey

I finished reading They Both Die at the End by Adam Silverayesterday, and I am still having trouble thinking about it. To be frank, I am overwhelmed. The book is both beautiful and tragic at the same time. The book has shaken me to the core. The book is a masterpiece and I do not have even a single negative word to say about it. Though the book left me into a pile of sad emotions, I loved each…

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The Sane Psychopath: A Gripping Tale of a Heinous Crime

The Sane Psychopath: A Gripping Tale of a Heinous Crime

The Sane Psychopath by Salil Desai is a crazy reading ride. It not only enthralls you but also shakes your thinking cap really hard at a number of times. On many occasions, this book forced me to take a break from reading and think hard. Yes, you heard me right. It forced me to think really hard. And, very few books do that to me. In fact, this book is just more than a simple novel. Of course,…

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Book Review: "Storm From Taxila" by Shreyas Bhave

Book Review: “Storm From Taxila” by Shreyas Bhave

Storm From Taxila by Shreyas Bhave is the second installment of the series called Asoka Trilogy. As the title of the series suggests, the books of this series are based on the life of Asoka, a well-renowned Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. The Prince of Patliputra, the first book of the series, presented a brilliantly crafted tale of the initial years of Asoka, especially his military…

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Empire: The Story of the Cholas

Empire: The Story of the Cholas

Empire by Devi Yesodharan is a historical fiction. According to the author, Empireis an accidental novel. She had no intention of writing it but somehow it happened. The book is based on Chola dynasty. The Cholas were known for their professional navy, and this navy had played a pivotal role in the expansion of their Empire. But, how many people in India know about that? The answer will shock…

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