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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...

Book Review #12 - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

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Good Day, Kafka on the Shore by Murakami Kafka on the Shore is a book which focuses mainly on giving a well rounded experience to its readers. Summary: A 15 year old boy named Kafka Tamura runs away from his psychopath father and a revolting prophecy made by him. In a journey to become the toughest 15 year old and seek knowledge he moves from Tokyo to Takamatsu. Here  a series of events take place, which at first place are utterly coincidental yet one day he wakes up with a bloody shirt. Where will this lead him? Will Kafka outrun his prophesied destiny? Review: Story starts off slow, plot of the book is expanding gradually, new characters are introduced. I mean normally this is the case with every movie, book or song but I felt as if how much broader or thicker it is going to get as scope was swinging from one place to another. It was not getting incomprehensible, yet from reader's perspective author would have to pull a huge stunt to connect this eve...

Book Review #11 - The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma

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Good Day, The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma This book is not just about waking up early, it is much more profound in its approach, wisdom and techniques. Summary: An eccentric billionaire invites an assiduous female entrepreneur and a laid back male artist to Mauritius, so that they can partake a journey around the world to some of the most phenomenal and eloquent places like Taj Mahal at Agra, Spanish steps at Rome, Beaches of Mauritius and Robben Island at Cape Town. During this journey,  billionaire and the spellbinder teach these two, some of the most worthwhile working models to enhance  their lifestyle. Can anyone become successful in their lives by following these working models? Review: I can simply end (but it wont be fun) this review by  guaranteeing that if you read this book and follow the tactics given in this book religiously then you will surely make something good out of your life. Provided you have a burning passion. "Own You...