WORLD FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Bell Jar Sylvia Plath Genre- Fictional Autobiography, psychological fiction, Roman à clef Reading about depression, melancholy and desolation over internet is one but unraveling about it in a book takes you on a different journey altogether i.e., We live through the pain of the narrator in every stage of his or her life. Sylvia Plath makes this book so relatable putting forth her experiences with social awkwardness, hopelessness and despondency . Every man jack has a psychological trauma, for it is extreme to his/her own level. Bell jar is about a college student Esther Greenwood who aspires to become a poet. She interns for a famous magazine during the summer in the New York City where she realises her societal inhibitions and distort. The ups and downs in her journey makes our heart leap forward and backward.  Though a controversial subjectwith disputed reviews, this book helps you perceive that the bright sunlight is in wait for yo...

Having heard a lot about the start-ups, their successes and failures, makes me wonder if we know what a startup is, in real terms? Is start up another name for a normal business? If not so, what differentiates a start-up from an ordinary business? In simple terms, a start-up is a business establishment with high growth especially disrupting the existing market and having low bootstrapping costs, higher risk and potential (return on investment) as its basics. A start-up ceases to be called so once it attains the stage of profitability or when it is publicly traded in IPO or when it ceases to exist as an independent entity by merger or acquisition. When did we start using this word “start-up”? It all started in 1957 in the silicon valley when a dispute arouses between the employees and one of the founders of Shockley semiconductor. The disputed employees departed and formed their own semi-conductor which eventually gained a formidable presence in the sector calling it a start-up. ...

The Awakening Kate Chopin Genre- Novella, literary fiction, Psychological fiction, feminist literature, Classic This is an uninhibited and beautifully written novella in 1899 about the women’s self-discovery- the awakening. This book talks about the spiritual, psychological, emotional and sexual awakening. Mrs Pontellier, a young married woman, though has so many social restrictions as a wife and the mother of two children, dreams to be independent. It is not that she was un happy with her husband. She didn’t love him the way she should have. Instead, She is in love with someone else. The story not only talks about the women’s passion but her struggle for independence from the curb of the society. It is a feminist novel, a daring one for that age. I personally enjoyed reading this book and the ending blew my mind. “An indescribable oppression, which seemed to generate in some unfamiliar part of her consciousness, filled her whole being with vague anguish.” “She had ap...

Sita-the warrior of mithila Amish Tripathi Genre- Mythological fiction I have read Amish tripathi’s Shiva Triology 6 years ago. I was quite mesmerised with the first two parts of the series – Meluha and Nagas. Long after, Amish comes up with this Ramachandra series, in which the book sita was hyped by the public as well as the celebrities. I wasn’t sure if I would love his books after 6 years. But the book cover and the title of Sita had attracted and coerced me to snatch the book, read it. The concept of portraying Sita as a warrior and powerful on par with Ram is the most appealing point in this book. The story line seems quite basic. Raavan had already defeated the great Kosala and the kingdom needs revival. The malayaputras and Vayuputras, two major clans should choose a leader and saviour, the ultimate protector of India. Ram and Sita, individually, had been trained for this purpose. I would say that this book doubtlessly, is not a page turner. Few parts of the book...

Will you still love me? Ravinder Singh Genre- Contemporary Romance I know it petrifies when you hear the name of this book. Not many of the indian romances clench your attention.  In defiance of this book being another version of two states, it has some good details. It is a considerable book for the beginners and teenagers. It doesn't agonize you with the shabby romance but helps you understand the ethics and ideals of love. The writing is straight forward and to the point. Altogether, if you want to read romance by indian writers, you can pick this book for a quick read.  PS - I bet every nature lover would yearn to visit Meghalaya after reading this book. Read to know why!

Circe Madeline Miller Historical Fiction Now who doesn't love Greek mythology? As an adolescent, Trojan War was everybody's favourite and the most striking character being Achilles. Oh Achilles is the hero of every youngster possible, now don't deny it. Anyways coming back to the book, the main character Circe is the daughter of helios( the god of Sun and the mightiest of the Titans). She is born with bizarre attributes physically and her family loathed her for her appearance and ignorance.  "When I was born, the word for what I was did not exist."  Of all the great, she was the weakest, ugliest and powerless. The innocence, rightfulness and love towards mortals paves a miserable way to her destiny. She steadily learns about her powers to witchcraft, which can transfigure gods to monsters. Threatened Zeus banishes her to a deserted island where she hones her skills all by herself. There she meets greatest figures of the Greek mythol...

Throne of Glass Sarah J Maas Genre- YA Fantasy Finally, I finished reading "Throne of Glass" of Sarah J Maas yesterday. I enjoyed reading it so so so much and It gripped me. THE CHARACTERS ARE WELL FORMED AND EXCELLENTLY DEVELOPED. I lose myself in the world of Celaena Sardothien. The writing of Sarah J Maas, though I thought was hyped, made it evident why she has become one of the best sellers of Fantasy books. You will really be ported to a wonderful magical world. Should soon finish rest of the series.❤️ "Libraries are fully of ideas, the most powerful and dangerous of all the weapons." "I become empty and full all at once" "There was good in people-friendly down, there was always a shred of good. There has to be." "You could rattle the stars. You could do anything."