Book Review: In a Violent Land

Title: In a Violent Land Author: Various Publisher: Alpeh Book Company Pages: 152 ISBN: 978-9388292313 Source: Publisher In a Violent Land is the second book from the Aleph Olio series that I read. As the title suggests, this collection consists of writings on the theme of violence. The blurb at the back of the book …

Book Review: The Gospel of Yudas

Title: The Gospel of Yudas Author: K.R. Meera (Translated by: Rajesh Rajamohan) Publisher: Hamish Hamilton- Penguin Books Pages: 158 ISBN: 978-0670088584 Source: Personal Copy 'The Gospel of Yudas' is a tale of longing and redemption. Set in Kerala, the book presents the curious story of a young girl, Prema and the enigmatic, Das aka Yudas- …

Book Review: The Parrots of Desire

Title: The Parrots of Desire- 3000 years of Indian Erotica Editor: Amrita Narayanan Publisher: Aleph Book Company Pages: 304 ISBN: 978-9383064090 Source: Publisher 'The Parrots of Desire' is an anthology of poems, short stories & essays from India's treasure of Erotica. Having excerpts from ancient texts like Kamasutra & Mahabharata to the stories by modern …

Book Review: So Many Hungers!

Title: So Many Hungers! Author: Bhabhani Bhattacharya Publisher: Orient Paperbacks Pages: 205 ISBN: 9788122205824 Source: Personal Copy So Many Hungers is a modern Indian classic that depicts a dreadful picture of the Bengal Famine of 1943. Along with the famine and the pathos of the sufferers, the novel brings forth the spirit of nationalism and …

Book Review: Game of Anarchy

Title: Game of Anarchy Author: Kenneth Jones Pages: 351 ISBN: 9781535571524 Source: Author 'Game of Anarchy' is a political thriller by Kenneth Jones- an Indian Writer. It is set in the present political scenario of India. It is an insight into what can happen in our country. We do have all the ingredients required for anarchy. …

Book Review: The English Teacher

Title: The English Teacher Author: R. K. Narayan Publisher: Indian Thought Publications While Krishna teaches at the Albert Mission College his wife and daughter live some distance away with his parents-in-law. But a move to a small rented house soon permits the couple to enjoy a life of marital bliss. Yet paradise is short-lived. ... …