The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh, is a gripping tale of love, ambition, friendship and family set against the backdrop of Burma’s tragic transformation under colonialism, followed by the devastating effects of the second world war.
The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh features characters, ideas and relationships struggling to find their footing in the ebbing, rising, shifting, flowing backdrop of the enigmatic Sunderbans. Rich in historical, ecological and geographical facts, the story reads like an enthralling fantasy.
A gripping tale of love, family and friendship, set in the fascinating, yet accurate, historical backdrop of the events culminating in the opium wars between Britain and China.
A review of Banjara Hill Ke Bacche, a collection of 4 slice of life contemporary Hindi stories about a little boy named Suraj, growing up from a toddler to a pre-teen in the typical Indian middle-class family.
A review of Friends Behind Walls by Harshikaa Udasi, where Putti and Inu investigate an age old family feud, and in the process, uncover secrets about their parents' childhood, and the strange people of Shanti Park society, in the small town of Deolali.
Enter enthusiastically, enjoy the show, check all your body parts, before you go. We've stolen hearts, kidneys and more, we at The Hive are hungry for gore. Horror of any kind is welcome here, stop by to learn all about fear.
In across the line, Nayanika Mahtani skillfully uses a synergy of wit and emotion to enrich an engrossing story that spans generations across one notoriously blood soaked border. Read on for a detailed review.
When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.
Tania is growing up, and so is her thirst for adventure. After reading many books about kids solving mysteries and stumbling upon secret passages, Tania is craving an adventure of her own. But what happens when a fun adventure turns dangerous? Read on to find out.
A review of Kittu's Very Mad Day, a story of an outspoken, one-legged young boy from Mumbai, who gets separated from his large boisterous family during a vacation, and is lost in Panna, Madhya Pradesh.
In the modern world there are many ways to travel, meet people, make friends, learn new things, debate ideologies and share laughs. That is what I learned from doing the A to Z challenge.
Susie Will Not Speak by Shruthi Rao, is a story of Susie, a girl with a lisp. Fed up of being relentlessly teased, Susie keeps to herself. One day a new family moves in next door. Jahan is keen on making friends with Susie, but what will happen when he learns about her lisp? Read on for a detailed review.
Mira The Detective by Pavithra Sankaran, is a collection of three sleuthing exploits of an eight year old girl named Mira. And guess what, it all seems believable. Read on for a detailed review.
Nikki was feeling exhausted. Her best friend Deepa was visiting after almost a year. Nikki should have been elated. But she could not muster the enthusiasm. She was emotionally spent.
A review of Sandy To The Rescue, a story in which seven year old Sandy, and his six year old sidekick Aftab, take on the super villain day care owner/manager Mrs. Gupta.
Sometimes the best way to resolve a long standing issue, is to talk about it, and what better place than a coffee shop. As they say, a lot can happen over coffee.
The Hill School Girls are a series of books about life at a girls school in India. Each book of the series is narrated from the perspective of one of the girls and includes their activities and adventures for one term. Read on for a detailed review.
I used the cover photo as a prompt to write a very short story. This is the first time I have used a photo prompt.
Matt is a loner and a wiz at physics. One day, a new graduate student, Emily, joins the group. She does not find Matt sullen and intimidating, like most people do. Matt and Emily find that their skills complement each other, and they make a great team. That is until one night, after a party celebrating their latest revolutionary discoveries, high on alcohol and adrenaline, they have a one night stand. Will this ruin their partnership? What could be so bad about a one night stand, that they may not be able to get past it? Read on to find out.
