The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny explores loneliness, relationships, family dynamics, and literary realism across India and America, along with thoughts on pacing, class, and detailed storytelling.
Fiction
The Vegetarian
Anita Anand’s biography brings to life Princess Sophia, the youngest daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, tracing her journey from royal privilege in England to her fearless activism as a suffragette and wartime contributor. A remarkable tale of courage, conviction, and a forgotten legacy of the Punjab royal family.
Greek Lessons
Greek Lessons by Han Kang is a quiet, reflective novel about silence, loss, and the fragile nature of language. Through the lives of two individuals—one losing her voice, the other his sight. The book explores how connection can exist even when words fail. A gentle and thought-provoking read, it invites readers to slow down and listen to what remains unsaid.
The Sense of an Ending
Book review of “The Sense of an Ending” – a fine book by Julian Barnes about memories of youth and the truth that how deceiving they can be
Heart Lamp
Heart Lamp is an emotional and evocative read. It is a portal that takes the readers into a world where we see it through the eyes of women. And it is not a gentle and just world – though the stories are of Muslim women, but they hold true for the poor and marginalized women of all religions.
The Living Mountain
The Living Mountain is a reminder of the times we are living in, exploiting nature for profit.
Estuary
A story of a middle class nuclear family set in today’s time where the world is driven by consumerism and the anxieties of a father of a teenage son.
Small Things Like These
Small Things Like These A great read – short, precise, and impactful. Do read if you like short novels.
Delhi: A Soliloquy
A brilliant portrayal of the lives of Malayali people living in Delhi,, through the many historical changes that Delhi witnessed.