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Mini BOOK REVIEW: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
BOOK REVIEW: Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 If I had to, I would describe the book as - Emotional Rollercoaster Purple Hibiscus is a captivating novel that intricately explores the complexities of adolescence, focusing on the Kambili's journey of personal growth and the challenges she faces in finding her own identity. It highlights the significant role of family... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
★★★ Botopsy rating: 3/5 If I had to, I would describe the book as - magical but disappointing About the book Title: The Priory of the Orange Tree Author: Samantha Shannon Length of the book: 848 pages long Genre: Fiction/Fantasy. Theme(s): Magic, Dragons, LGBTQ. Trigger Warning: None. Summary: A world divided. A queendom without an... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 If I had to, I would describe the book using one word - captivating! About the book Title: The Graveyard Book Author: Neil Gaiman Length of the book: 312 pages long Genre: Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult Theme(s): Supernatural, Children's Story. Trigger Warning: Murder. Summary: Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod,... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Maid by Nita Prose
★★★★ Botopsy rating: 4/5 I would describe the book using one word - page turner! About the book Title: The Maid Author: Nita Prose Length of the book: 304 pages long Genre: Fiction/Mystery, Thriller Theme(s): Women's empowerment, Honesty, Humor Trigger Warning: Substance Abuse, Murder. Summary: Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Sudha Murty
One lazy afternoon, while browsing books on my bookshelf, wondering what my first read of the year should be. I picked up this book by Sudha Murty that I bought many years ago but never read. I was looking for a short light read. When I first picked this book, I did not know what... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 I would describe the book using two words - Heartbreaking and Beautiful. About the book Title: The Circus Train Author: Amita Parikh Length of the book: 416 pages long Genre: Fiction/Historical Theme(s): WW II, women's empowerment, childhood friendship. Trigger Warning: loss of a parent, physical trauma. Summary: At the World of... Continue Reading →
Mini BOOK REVIEW: Milk Teeth by Amrita Mahale
Botopsy Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ Read the complete review here. Set in the 1990s, this book is the story of two childhood friends, Ira and Kartik who parted ways 11 years ago. After 11 years they meet again on the terrace of their building, Asha Niwas. And on the terrace, a meeting is in progress to... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
★★★ Botopsy rating: 3/5 About the book Title: The Death of Mrs. WestawayAuthor: Ruth WareLength of the book: 544 pages longGenre: Fiction/ThrillerTheme(s): Suspense, Psychological Thriller.Trigger Warning: Physical abuse, Abandonment, Captivity, & Murder. Summary: On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 Nominated for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize in 2021, The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is a moving and important book. The author dedicates this book to her grandmother, who perished in the Great Famine of the 1940s when Japan occupied Vietnam, to her grandfather who died because of... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
★★★★ Botopsy rating: 4/5 Midnight Library is not like any kind of book; it is one of a kind! This book is a Celebration of Life. It is a beautiful reminder of the fact that we have one life and we have to do our best in living it rather than living on regrets. “The... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: In Search of Heer by Manjul Bajaj
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 “The world hates those who do not conform. It is easier to forgive liars and cheaters, thieves and murderers than to tolerate someone who does not aspire to the same things as others.”― Manjul Bajaj, In Search of Heer About the book: Title: In Search of Heer.Author: Manjul Bajaj.Length of the... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW: Milk Teeth by Amrita Mahale
★★★★★ Botopsy rating: 5/5 Shortlisted for JCB Prize for Literature 2019, this novel depicts a love story and a story about Mumbai. The author portrays Mumbai as a breathing soul narrating its story through the changing relationships of the characters. It was easy to believe that a mother's love was unconditional, which made it alright... Continue Reading →
Mini BOOK-REVIEW: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This review is under 300 words, for you to quickly grasp what the book is about. [For complete review, please click on the link at the end of the review]
BOOK REVIEW: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
★★★★★ Botopsy Rating: 5/5 Americanah is a bold novel that will make you think about many things. The prominent arguments in this book are racism and feminism (to some extent). After Half of the Yellow Sun, this was my second read and I'm glad that I read this book. This book talks about important topics.... Continue Reading →
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