Writer: Karan Bajaj
Genre: Fiction
An investment banker in manhattan who decides to pursue his MBA in IIM Banglore! A typically confused immigrant who tries to identify his existence and wants to battle his daemons in his own way, by smoking marijuana that is!
If you had liked Five Point someone, chances are you will find this book quite similar. It’s a good read, no doubt but it isn’t exceptional. I mean Chetan Bhagat has already started the trend and Karan Bajaj seems to be following it. But the trajectory journey of Samrat will surely be liked by many. Since it’s a small book, its quite a fast read. Grab a copy but not with too much expectations.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mrutunjay
Writer: Shivaji Samant
Genre: Fiction/Classical
If you like the character of Karna in Mahabharata, this book is for you. Translated into more than 5 languages the book tells the story of Karna as he battles destiny humanely.
I do not think there is anything that I could write about the story. Everything about it is known to everyone. So I will just stick to the style of writing.
I read the book in Marathi, and the lucidity in the book had me hooked. The narrative is exemplary and the era is built up in an amazing manner. The book is divided into sub sections and each sub section is dedicated to a central character in Mahabharata. The character takes the story forward in the first person kind of narrative. Possibly the first time that I read this kind of narration! If you know how to read Marathi I would suggest you to pick up the Marathi version rather than any other language.
I am just happy to have it in my collection.
Genre: Fiction/Classical
If you like the character of Karna in Mahabharata, this book is for you. Translated into more than 5 languages the book tells the story of Karna as he battles destiny humanely.
I do not think there is anything that I could write about the story. Everything about it is known to everyone. So I will just stick to the style of writing.
I read the book in Marathi, and the lucidity in the book had me hooked. The narrative is exemplary and the era is built up in an amazing manner. The book is divided into sub sections and each sub section is dedicated to a central character in Mahabharata. The character takes the story forward in the first person kind of narrative. Possibly the first time that I read this kind of narration! If you know how to read Marathi I would suggest you to pick up the Marathi version rather than any other language.
I am just happy to have it in my collection.
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