Book Review: "Doing Dangerously Well" By Carole Enahoro by Richard Marcus
The potential was there for an intelligent and bitingly funny book, but the author opted for the easy laugh instead. It’s a pity because Enahoro is obviously intelligent and well informed with a good eye for the ridiculous on both sides of any issue. With a tighter focus she’ll serve up some fine political satire in the future.
Book Review: ‘Curry Is Thicker Than Water’ by Jasmine D’Costa by Vinod Joseph
An eminently readable collection of short stories from banker turned writer Jasmine D’Costa
Book Review : "The Elegance Of The Hedgehog" By Muriel Barbery by Pushpak Karnick
Muriel Barbery’s highly acclaimed novel asks the reader to embark upon a fascinating journey along two interconnected threads of narrative – Renée, the main protagonist, a fifty-four year old concierge at number 7, rue de Grenelle, and Paloma, a precocious twelve year old girl who hides her sharp intellect behind a mask of mediocrity.
Book Review: "Maria’s Room" by Shreekumar Varma by Vinod Joseph
After you finish reading Maria’s Room, you are very likely to decide that you will read it again some other time in the not too distant future.
Book Review: "The Seven Veils Of Seth" by Ibrahim al-Koni by Richard Marcus
Not only is the story a pleasure to read, it also gives the reader something of an introduction to the life of the Tuareg.
Book Review: "White Is For Witching" by Helen Oyeyemi by Vinod Joseph
Oyeyemi is a brilliant writer, but does technical finesse guarantee a good read?
Book Review: "Dahanu Road" by Anosh Irani by Richard Marcus
There are no simple answers in the real world, just attempts at understanding in the hopes we learn from the mistakes of the past.
