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Book Review #17 - Lock 7 by Dean Serravalle

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Good Day, Lock 7 by Dean Serravalle An insightful glance into the life of a gangster having countryside origin. Summary: Leo Meurso, a gangster double-crosses dangerous man that he should have not meddled with in the wrong way. Knowing his death is imminent, he returns to his home town after 20 years to make his peace. In a series of events he meets the town fool, old friends and enemies, crashes the wedding of his ex-girlfriend and much more. What will end first, life or purpose? Review: The best thing about this book, in my opinion, is the metaphor the author has so tastefully used. I have had immense pleasure reading the story of a character who is highly observant about the things around him, yet is totally indifferent to the circumstances he is in. This creates a tension that takes the reader along in search of its resolution. The author is also exceptionally good at introducing new characters organically. At some point, the reader may feel that the si...

Book Review #16 - The Power of your Sub-conscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy

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Good Day, The Power of your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy Dr. Joseph Murphy has written the most life-changing book, if read with an open mind to pursue a deeper understanding of existence and life. ( Highly Subjective ). Summary: This self-help book is all about explaining the power of your subconscious mind through various examples, it also teaches how our conscious mind can harness that boundless power and infinite knowledge to live a life full of abundance, tranquility and positivity by enriching your mind, body and soul. What is Subconscious mind? Review: If I had to review this book in short than I would choose these words " invigoratingly thought-provoking ". I am super-excited to share my two cents on this book and the experience I had while reading it. Trip of this book is pretty simple, it accentuates the fact that any sorrow or joy in your life is a result of conscious mind leaving an impression on subconscious mind which in ...

Book Review #15 - The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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Good Day, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger It is a story of a teenage boy who craves simply for companion, yet is hapless due to the complexity of his thinking which is engendered due to his angst against the superficiality of the society.   Summary: The whole story is narrated by 17 year old Holden Caulfield on the incidents which take place in his life when he was 16. It starts from him being suspended from Pency Prep in Pennsylvania as he is not applying himself in the studies and manages to flunk all the subjects except English. He leaves his hostel and plans to spend Christmas in New York City all by himself. Here he has a lot of distinct experiences ranging from fairly positive to disastrous. Will Holden be able to adjust himself in this world which is filled with superficiality and get rid of the feeling of alienation? Review: Writing style of author is very simple, you get a strong taste of language used in New York in 1950's. City ...

Book Review #14 - Desert God by Wilbur Smith

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Good Day, Desert God by Wilbur Smith "Desert God" by Wilbur Smith is a historical fiction from the deserts   of Ancient Egypt yielding all the charm, pomp and culture of the time. Summary: An adroit Egyptian eunuch, a former slave and now a chief adviser to Pharaoh Tamose  named Taita is perplexed with the task of reclaiming parts of Egypt which have been usurped by Hyksos. He plots to create discord between Hyksos and Minoans. After which he would secure alliance by offering hand of Princess Tehuti and Princess Bekatha to Supreme Minos leader of Minoans. Will Taita be able to administer his stratagem to conquer the lower Egypt? Review: Novels starts with Taita and Anton(another eunuch just like Taita) playing a strategic board game like checkers called "Bao Board", Taita from the very beginning of the book manages to gloat about his dexterity throughout the book which has been an exasperating experience. Story is ordinary, nothing...

Book Review #13 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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Good Day, The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams The most vividly written novel on intergalactic rigmarole is without a doubt "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. Disclaimer: This review is on all the five books of the series. Summary: Arthur Dent a textbook example of a simpleton/laymen gets to embark on a mind-blasting journey in which he traverses throughout the universe, travels through time, even has the pleasure of visiting parallel universes and the restaurant at the end of the universe(When universe is about to end) just because Earth has been wiped out of existence by a Vogon ship to make an intergalactic highway. Will Arthur ever be able to settle down in a place and call it home? Will the vagaries of time cease to haunt him and for once he can have a reposeful life? Review: Douglas Adams has densely packed his book with a plethora of description about even the most minute objects. These details ...

Offbeat #1 - 7 ways to buy the perfect book.

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Good Day, 7 ways to buy the perfect book by Khilan Pandya Number of books which are there for you to read is approximately an astronomically humongous number raised to infinity  divided by zero. So here comes the question, How do you choose a book which would fascinate you and at the same time educate, enlighten you or help you grow psychologically, emotionally, intellectually or spiritually whichever you prefer at that phase of your life or just simply help you relax?   Disclaimer: I am not going to give any list of books. Follow these steps to immunize yourself from buyer's remorse. Make a Bucket list This is one the most effective method for those who buy online. There are two modes based upon how actively you want to expand your list.  Normal mode - Include books into your list which you come across while you are having conversation with your friends and the subject enthralls you. Ninja Mode - In this mode you are out there to make th...