Book Review: The Moon In The Sun by Sanjay Kumar Singh

Book Details-
Book Name- A novel in poetry of Love, Life, Soul & Wildlife: The Moon In The Sun
Author- Sanjay Kumar Singh
Genre- Fiction
Pages- 190
Price- ₹340

Blurb- When Narayan Sambhan’s world fell apart at a very tender age, the time he spent in the forests that lay ample around his village resuscitated him. No one knew the forests and the tiger better than Narayan Sambhan. But the forests are mercilessly cut down and increasing loneliness invades his life. As he struggles to carry on, a remarkable incident takes place.

The Moon In the Sun is a tale in poetry set in the Himalayan Terai replete with mesmerizing sights, bliss and beauty as also nerve-wracking experiences that the jungles alone can provide and bestow. It is also a touching tale, in poetry, of the wonderful journey that life can be when the soul attempts to break free.

Review- The Moon In The Sun is a fiction book penned down by Sanjay Kumar Singh where he serves us story of Narayan Sambhan in the form of a poem. I really enjoyed my time reading this book.

I received free copy of this book from Kalamos Literary Services in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Book Cover and Title- Book Cover is appealing and appropriate with the content but it could be made more attractive.

Title of the book is too long for its good and gives us insight and goes totally with the content.

Writing Style and Language- Writing style of Sanjay holds readers with the book. The rhymes and the emotions in between lines makes this book an interesting read.
Plot and Content- I loved the way Sanjay wrote this book. It's different from the books I have read.
Plot of the book revolves around Narayan Sambhan, his life and the role of nature in his life.

Author has done great job portraying his characters and that of tiger. I loved how artistically author justified Tiger's character in the book and Narayan's life.

Review-
Book Cover and Title- 3/5
Writing Style and Language- 4/5
Plot and Content- 4/5

Final Rating- 4/5

Overall, The Moon In The Sun is an interesting novel which gives us unique storyline and narration.

Book Review- Once upon a time in College by Gumlat Maio

Book Details-
Book Name- Once upon a time in College
Author- Gumlat Maio
Genre- Teen Romance Fiction
Publisher- NotionPress
Pages- 375
Price- ₹355

Blurb- Between handling cadavers with bare hands, pestering female batch mates as an unknown caller, only to be caught red-handed and to be delivered tongue-lashings by seniors, and a hostel littered with human bones, Gaam, a first-year medical student who has never ventured out of northeastern India before, develops a crush for a north Indian girl; only to be thwarted in his efforts by his flirty room-mate.

He meets the first love of his life – Sonam, an insecure, unpredictable Darjeeling girl – only to add to his confusion, leading to a break up, with no explanation from Sonam.

Gaam's life is forever bombarded with confusing advice from a busy senior and a roommate on how to handle girls.

Will Sonam ever disclose the reason for the break up?

Will Gaam ever learn how to handle women?

Irreverent and humorous, Once Upon a Time in College is replete with Gaam and his friends’ stupid, unforeseen misadventures."

Review- Once upon a time in College is yet another Teen Romance Fiction which revolves around College, Love and Break up and Hostel.

Though book has nothing new to give, author has good storytelling skills which holds the readers with the book.

I received free review copy of this book from Kalamos Literary Services in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and appropriate with the book. Cover is catchy and suggests us about the genre and content. 
Both Title and Cover catches attention of readers.
Blurb is short and could be made more interesting.

Language and Narration- Language used in the book is simple and easy to comprehend. 
Narration is done in First Person Narrative and is done well but could be improved in next book for better reading experience.

Characters- Author has tried well to portray the College Goer characters and he succeeds to do so. However, Characters of the book lack depth and thus I was unable to relate to them even though theme is pretty much relatable.

Storyline and Plot- Plot of this book is simple and has nothing new to give. However, Storytelling is what binds you with the book. Scenes are written well and they flow smoothly.

The way author went on telling every single thing about our protagonist, it felt more like a Diary than a novel.

You can read this book to relive and cherish college days but do not expect extraordinary plot.

Review-
Book Title and Cover- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 3/5
Storyline and Plot- 2.5/5

Final Rating- 3/5

All in all, Once upon a time in College is average read and could be enjoyed by readers who want to relive college days/memories.

Book Review- Twenty Twenty: A race against time by Anurag Srivastava

Book Details-
Book Name- Twenty Twenty: A Race Against Time
Author- Anurag Srivastava
Genre- Thriller Fiction
Publisher- Srishti Publications
Pages- 220
Price- ₹195

Blurb- Life is a fast-paced Twenty20 game and you need to keep playing to win. Abhi and Aditi are siblings who want to realise their dreams in the ever upgrading world. In the midst of all the struggle and success, they get entangled in a strange web. If they are not able to resolve the crisis in twenty days, their very existence can come under threat. In short, they have to hit sixes on every bouncer thrown at them. Not just with the world outside, this ordeal is also a fight with one’s own character and principles. Unwanted situations, unexpected turns, money and sex push them deeper into the web. Manipulations and treachery become the order. The hunter becomes the hunted. A vicious circle of betrayal and debauchery is created. ‘Twenty Twenty’ is a story of betrayal, deceit and relationships, where a master planner devises games, to get to his own ambitions.

Review- Twenty- Twenty is fast paced, gripping Thriller Fiction written by Anurag Srivastava. Book has suspense, hot romance and Thriller which keeps readers entertained throughout the book.

I received free review copy of this book from Kalamos Literary Services in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

Book Cover and Title- Book Cover does not go with the book. It could have been more interesting and appropriate.

Title is interesting and goes with the content.

Language and Narration- Language used in the book is simple and gripping. Author perfectly uses language to make it a fast, thriller novel however Narration requires some work. It needs little polish to give proper thrill to the story.

Characterization- Characters are justified properly with more or less depth given to every characters which helps to make this story complex, interesting.

Storyline and Plot- Storyline is gripping and completed with complex plot which serves us Suspense, Hot Romance and Thriller elements.

Author perfectly nails the thriller part however book could have made more interesting without romance factor.

Rating-
Book Cover and Title- 2/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 3.5/5
Storyline and Plot- 3/5

Final Rating- 3/5

All in all, Twenty-Twenty is fast paced, thriller with engaging storyline and could be enjoyed by indie-thriller readers.

Book Review- 37+ Grace Marks by Vishal Anand

Book Details-
Book Name- 37+ Grace Marks
Author- Vishal Anand
Genre- YA Romance Fiction
Publisher- Srishti Publications
Pages- 200
Price- ₹175

Blurb- What happens when you fall in love at first sight? That too in college, which is supposed to be the best time of one's life. But is it the best place to find love too?
Viraj falls head over heels in love with his classmate Nimisha, who could make boys on campus go crazy. While his friends Punit and Sahil just want to have fun - despite poor mark-sheets, grace marks to pass, and other everyday adventures - Viraj wants more from his life and love.
Life has led Viraj to the edge of a cliff. He has a choice to make – to forget everything and jump, or fight.
What brought him here? An unrequited love, encounters with law, or the dilemma of grace marks? Where does Viraj's story eventually end?
Welcome to 37 + Grace Marks, Viraj's journey to discover that there is more to life than marks.

Review- 37+ Grace Marks is yet another YA Romance Fiction which revolves around College, Love and Teenage Problems. Though book has nothing new to give, author has good storytelling skills which holds the readers with the book.

I received free review copy of this book from Arudha Club in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and appropriate with the book. Cover is catchy and suggests us about the genre and content.
Both Title and Cover catches attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used in the book is simple and easy to comprehend.
Narration is done in First Person Narrative and is done well but could be improved in next book for better reading experience.

Characters- Author has tried well to portray the College Goer characters and he succeeds to do so. However, Characters of the book lack depth and thus I was unable to relate to them even though theme is pretty much relatable.

Storyline and Plot- Plot of this book is simple and has nothing new to give. However, Storytelling is what binds you with the book. Scenes are written well and they flow smoothly.

You can read this book to relive and cherish college days but do not expect extraordinary plot.

Review-
Book Title and Cover- 3.5/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 3/5
Storyline and Plot- 2.5/5

Final Rating- 3/5

All in all, 37+ Grace Marks is average read and could be enjoyed by readers who want to relive college days/memories.