Book Review- NEVER AGAIN by Shreyan Laha

Book Name- Never Again: Tale of A Stranded Legend
Author- Shreyan Laha
Publisher- Dream House ublications
Genre- Historical Fiction
Pages- 234
Price- ₹150

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One terrorist organisation, seven lives, two nations... Everything revolves around a charcoal smeared diary titled "The Stranded Legend" in which Nazi soldier Kasper Hartmann claimed that he once visited India during the World War 2.

But... in the current times of corrupt and anti-national politics, a common man possessing such a controversial diary is no less than a danger. There has to be someone who would seek to eliminate the truth...

Never Again reveals about the legend of a Nazi soldier and a labyrinth of current-day shocking conspiracies which opens up one after another. Never Again reveals about the legend of a Nazi soldier and a labyrinth of current-day shocking conspiracies which opens up one after another.

REVIEW- NEVER AGAIN is historical fiction authored by Shreyan Laha. It is one of the interesting historical fiction by an Indian author.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is suitable with content in the book. Book Cover catches attention of the readers. Blurb is interesting and builds curiosity. All in all first impression of the book is good and forces readers to read the book.

Language and Narration- Language of the book is simple yet inviting. Use of few german words is appropriate. Narration of the book is decent. One liners in the book are worth noting.

Characterization- All the characters are properly justified as per demand of the book. I liked the character Kasper, it was beautifully moulded from an introvert to the brutal soldier.

Storyline and Plot- Story revolves around the dairy  'Stranded Legend'. Author  successfully managed the Past and Present scenes. Questions raised  in the first few chapters of the book are answered in the later part with twists and turns. Overall the plot was engaging and story ends with twists and turns.

Drawbacks- There are few editing mistakes along with punctuation mistake. Few spelling mistakes in the book spoils the reading.

Rating-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Characterization- 3.5/5
Storyline and Plot- 3/5

Final Rating- 3.5/5

Overall Never Again is one of the few historical fiction by an Indian Author which serves unique storyline. Must read for historical fiction lovers.

Book Review- Seventh Cup by Nitesh Kumar Jain

Book Name- The Seventh Cu
Author- Nitesh Kumar Jain
Publisher- Cyberwit.net
Genre- Mystery Thriller
Pages- 322
Price- ₹225

REVIEW- The Seventh Cup is psychological thriller authored by Nitesh Jain. The Concept of Mind Transportation was totally new to me and it helped me read the book in one go.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title and Blurb creates questions about the story, why protagonist drinks exactly seven cup of coffee in same restaurant. The questions raised plays positive role and catches attention of the readers. Book Cover is simple yet interesting.

Language and Narration- Language of the book is simple and easily understandable. Narration is decent. Short and crispy dialogs are favorable.

Storyline and Plot- Story is slow paced in the beginning. It was difficult to find out why i am reading conversation between two strangers. The story picks up pace when it takes mysterious turn and glued me with the story

Mystery,romance,suspense and Mind Transportation hooked me till the end. One liners in the book were catchy. Author has good writing skills which i am sure you'll get to know while reading the story.

Lots of twists and turns with perfect characterization makes reading easy. Story flows smoothly and ends mysteriously.

There are some unreal sentences in the story with grammatical mistakes which should be considered in next edition of the book.

RATING-
Book Title and Cover- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 3.5/5
Storyline and Plot- 4/5

Final Rating- 3/5

Overall The Seventh Cup is thriller novel with new concepts. If you're into thriller or psychological thriller you should go for this.

Book Review- The Suitable Inheritor by Pushpendra Mehta

Book Name- The Suitable Inheritor
Author- Pushpendra Mehta
Publication- Notion Press publications
Genre- Romance-General
Pages-211
Price- ₹300

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Michael Elliott is stirred from deep sleep by an early-morning dream—a beautiful woman leads him to the Pacific Ocean and whispers that the ocean will help him discover his true destiny. When Michael is then invited to Peru, he wonders if this is the path to that destiny.

The journey of a lifetime, the energy of the majestic Pacific Ocean, a priceless philosophy for success and happiness, the sacrifice of a soul mate from Chicago, and the support of a special mate from India combine to make Michael the preeminent relationship coach for young people. Once he reaches that pinnacle, he is confronted with the most difficult choice he has ever made: in the pursuit of excellence, does sacrifice matter more than support; or without support, does no sacrifice count?

Can Michael resolve this life-changing dilemma, discover his true destiny, and finally become The Suitable Inheritor?

REVIEW- 'The Suitable Inheritor' by Pushpendra Mehta is one of the best book i read in 2016. Author has amazing ability of holding readers in one position hooked till the end. I loved the philosophy in the book. Book teaches readers some of the best life lessons in the best way possible.

Book Title suits the content in the book. Book cover is beautiful. Man at the edge of ocean portrays one of important scene mentioned in the book. Blurb is okay and could be improved to increase curiosity.

Language used in the book is simple yet inviting. Author has great narrating skills. With decent narration and lucid language it was impossible to put the book without reading cover to cover. Dialogs are short and crispy and makes story interesting.

I loved the storyline and plot of the book. Scenes are described with utmost care and helps readers to visualize scenes from the book in subconscious mind. One liners and philosophy in the book is cherry on the top. This is the prime reason i read the book in one go. Character building was strong. Effect of characters on protagonist's life was written amazingly.

Overall The Suitable Inheritor is one of the flawless, thought provoking and pure interesting book. Go for it, you'll not regret this one.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover - 4.5/5
Language and Narration-5/5
Character Justification- 5/5
Storyline and Plot- 5/5

Final Rating- 5/5

You can grab your from the link given below.
http://www.amazon.in/Suitable-Inheritor-novel-Pushpendra-Mehta/dp/9386009986/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1460732417&sr=8-1

Book Review- Super Women by Prachi Garg

Book Name- Super Women
Authoress- Prachi Garg
Publisher- Srishti Publications
Genre- Non Fiction
Pages-168
Price- ₹150

SYNOPSIS-

In a nation that reveres women as goddesses of wealth, knowledge, power and infinite energy, there are a few who have gone on to prove why. Not only have they carved a niche for their talent, but have also inspired and empowered many others in the process.

This book brings forth the stories of twenty women entrepreneurs who have struck a perfect personal-professional harmony, and a chord with their immediate consumers. Their innovative ventures encompass a varied range of services – from supporting victims of acid attacks, to providing free skin care solutions; from online retail of lingerie, handmade bags and fashion accessories, to eco-friendly products of everyday utility; from pet care products, to quirky merchandise; from empowering folk artists, to providing clinical assistance to those going through tough times; from image consulting to house hunting; from arty solutions, to innovative marketing and corporate communication; from creating happy readers to making religious ceremonies simpler – these entrepreneurs have opened avenues formerly unexplored. Superwomen is an interesting journey of how they played all their roles to perfection, aligning their families with their ambitions, showing the world their true mettle.

REVIEW- Super Women is Non-Fiction/Anthology book contains 20 inspiring stories of Women Entrepreneurs. This book is special not because it covers the female entrepreneurs but it details out the initiation, inspiration and vision behind these successful entrepreneurs.

Book Title suits the content, as book is all about women entrepreneurs. Book Cover catches the attention of readers. Blurb is interesting enough for readers to build curiosity about the book.

Language of the book is inviting. Stories are perfectly toned. I read all the stories in one go. Narration is slightly different from other books but in positive way. It hooked me from the first story itself till the last page of 20th story.

Authoress successfully penned down small stories, enough for the readers to know about  personal and professional lives of famous women entrepreneurs. The one thing i liked is, it is not only for women but this book is for everyone irrespective of gender and profession.
The book not only talks about the success stories but also covers the hurdles and obstacles and how they overcame them. It also covers the inspiration behind these famous brands.

Overall this book is for everyone and is surely inspiring and must read for those who wish to become future entrepreneur.
Go for it, you'll not regret this one.

RATING-
Book Cover and Title- 4/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Storyline- 4.5/5

Final Rating- 4/5

You can grab your copy from Amazon or Flipkart or any any book store near you.

Book Review- The Triumph of Love: The Immortal Romance of Savitri and Satayavan by Shivdutt Sharma

Book Name- The Triumph of Love: The Immortal Romance of Savitri and Satyavan
Author- Shivdutt Sharma
Publisher- Yogi Impressions
Genre- Romantic Fiction
Pages- 160

SUMMARY-
‘A greatness in thy daughter’s soul resides

That can transform herself and all around,

But must cross on stones of suffering to its goal.’

Sage Narad to Aswapati, father of Savitri

- Savitri, Book VI, Sri Aurobindo

The legendary romance of Savitri and Satyavan has been told and retold through opera, ballet, on stage, on film and television, across continents. One of the best-loved tales of ancient India, it has continued to weave its magic on the Indian as well as the global psyche.

Unique among women in the Indian epics and scriptures, Savitri embodies not just the complete love for and commitment to her husband, which all epic heroines display, but matches that with the power of absolute will and action. Like Sita, Shakuntala and Draupadi, she is also a victim of circumstances; unlike them she does not seek help from without to free herself and her husband from a tragic fate.

Once she has decided to marry Satyavan, even with the dire foreknowledge of the catastrophic event, she does not regret or waver from her choice. In fact, she becomes determined to confront and challenge fate and bend it to her indomitable will.

What is perhaps unique to The Triumph of Love is the depth of its narrative that lends credence to the romance of Savitri and Satyavan, which has endeared itself to everyone down the ages, to this day.

REVIEW- The Triumph of Love is romantic fiction by Shivdutt Sharma and author has done amazing job in his book.

Book Title and Cover- Book title is suitable with the story but is too long.
Book Cover is beautiful. Kudos to the cover designer for this amazing cover. Blurb is okay and can be improved in next edition of the book.

Language and Narration- Language used is simple but impressive. Even new readers will find this book easy to read. The dialogs in the book are short and makes story alive. Narration of the book is decent.

Storyline and Plot- Storyline and Plot is beautifully planned and makes book reading interesting. Characters are properly justified with proper attention to every character as per demand of the story. Story runs smoothly with proper pace.

RATINGS-
Book Cover and Title- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Character Justification- 3.5/5
Storyline and Plot- 3/4

Final Rating- 3.5/5

Overall, The Triumph of Love is beautiful romantic fiction to read if you're into romantic books. You can grab your copy from Amazon, Flipkart or any book store near you.

Book Review- From Where I See by Dr. Ajay Yadav

Book Name- From Where I See
Author- Ajay Yadav
Publisher- Lifi Publications
Genre- Mystery/Indic Fiction
Pages-400
Price- ₹300

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Ajay meets his childhood friend Shruti on a social network site. He finds her to be struggling with intrapersonal, interpersonal, inter-social and inter-religious conflicts. Eventually the conflicts killed her. Police could solve the case but will it prevent hundreds of Shrutis from getting killed? How long will we aim ‘who’ killed, more important is to find out ‘what’ killed. Till we don’t address this issue and work on it, many Shrutis will keep on getting killed. We need to cure the disease not only the symptoms.

This book is an effort of the author to find the root cause and probable remedies of these conflicts, exploration of hundreds of pertinent questions like “why in one religion it becomes so easy to get volunteers to blow themselves and others for the sake of religion? Does the religion divides or unites?Have the immature and wrong interpretation of female emancipation the reason for 13 times rise in divorce rates in last 5 years?

It’s not only a book; it’s the path to revolution, it’s a journey towards Utopian world. If you are open minded, have courage to accept truth and have a desire to change the world ; then be the part of change. Let’s take our first step to build a road to the Utopian Dream.

Review-'From Where I See' is not a common thriller/religious fiction and is definitely a different book. Congratulations to Dr. Ajay Yadav for coming with this unique debut.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title and Cover both are suitable with the story and give us hint that the story is about different perceptions. Blurb and author's note are interesting and again hints us that author is going to express his viewpoint .Overall first impression of book is attractive. Book Cover and Title is catchy

Language and Narration- Language used in the book is lucid. I liked the way author put forward his bold views in decent words. Dialogs used in conversation are short. Narration is decent and shows the ability of author to express his views in the form of monologues.

Storyline and Plot- Story starts with the conversation between Police and protagonist and builds the curiosity.The conversation between police and protagonist is beautifully written and shows the planned plot of the author. The story changes drastically from mystery thriller to the strong viewpoints of author in the form of discussions. The storyline shows vast research and knowledge of the author about various topics like Indian History, World History,sex etc. The list of references at the end of the book shows hard work of author and i am thankful for the knowledge.

End of the story is fast and lacks the mystery portion which readers expect.

Drawbacks- The lengthy monologues and discussions are boring. Also as stated, end is too fast without essence of mystery.

Rating-
Book Title and Cover- 5/5
Language and Narration- 4/5
Storyline and Plot-3.5/5

Final Rating- 4/5

Overall the book is treat for debate books. I'm sure you'll love it or hate it from the core there's no mid point. However the book is not for readers seeking cheap thriller or short mystery book.

Book Review- History Revisited by Nishant Joshi

Book Name- History Revisited
Author- Nishant Joshi
Publisher-Leadstart Publications
Genre- Scientific Fiction/Historical Fiction
Pages-168
Price- ₹175

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Meet Nishant, Suraj and Sachin, three “unlucky” guys. Finding themselves stuck in the thirty-fifth century B.C after being plunged by a near death experience into a time portal, their luck flips around. They find themselves trapped in a bloody conflict raging between two opposing dynasties. They stumble upon a dynastic princess and her new born baby and resolve to unite her with her prince from the opposing dynasty.

During their quest, they must seek a time locator that could allow them to return to their own time but not before they discover fantastical weapons which give them various supernatural powers. Overseeing the evil in the world, a demonic sorcerer wields the blackest magic and destroys the whole dynastic army.

Can the three stop him or will they, like the army, perish in the attempt?

Will they be able to finally return to their own time?

Can they overcome their bad luck or has destiny planned something else for them?

REVIEW- History Revisited is Sci-fiction by author Nishant Joshi with the touch of historical fiction. Kudos to the writer for writing a sci-fi genre book which indian authors find difficult to grasp.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and is appropriate while book cover shows one of the battle scene mentioned in the book. Blurb is interesting enough but there is always something to improve. It could have been more interesting. Overall first impression of the book is well and attracts the readers.

Language and Narration- Language used in the book is simple,without traffic of difficult words. Font and Pages used are reader friendly. Narration of the book is straightforward and impressive.

Storyline and Plot- Storyline and Plot of the book is interesting and keeps the readers hooked with the book.First chapter of the story is interesting but as story continues it started losing my attention. Few incidents in the book were completely out of the story and should be removed to keep the readers attracted.Fighting scenes were too long to read. Also there are few typing errors which should be considered in next edition of the book.

Rating-
1. Book Cover and Title- 3.2/5
2. Language and Narration- 3.5/5
3.Storyline and Plot- 2.5/5

Final Rating- 3/5

Overall History Revisited is one of the few sci-fi novel written by an Indian Author. It will surely entertain you if read lightly. You can grab your copies from Amazon, Flipkart and any bookstore near you.