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: "The Chalk Circle Man" - By Fred Vargas by Pushpak Karnick
The Chalk Circle Man, is a quirky, cerebral mystery by the French author Frédérique Audoin-Rouzeau, writing under the nom de plume “Fred Vargas.”
Book Review: "Gourmet Rhapsody" By Muriel Barbery by Pushpak Karnick
Gourmet Rhapsody, originally published in France as “Une Gourmandise” (2000) is Muriel Barbery’s roman de début but has arrived late to the US and UK shores.
"Escher's Loops" by Zoran Zivkovic by Pushpak Karnick
“Escher’s Loops” is a delightful journey through the ‘degrees of separation’ that connect us together.
Book Review - "Steps Through The Mist" by Zoran Zivkovic by Pushpak Karnick
The novel, as the author says himself, is about Fate, about missed chances and newfound opportunities. Of the cold blooded disposition of Death, to the gay abandon of Life.
Warriors of Dandaka : Kaand II "War Drums" Chapter Four by Pushpak Karnick
Kaikeyi picked up her sword and strode purposefully to the center of the maidaan. She closed her eyes in a silent prayer and then began her daily exercise, her broad sword sweeping brilliant arcs of silver against the dark western skies.Warriors of Dandaka : Kaand II "War Drums" Chapter Three by Pushpak Karnick
In her room, Mandodari stood up from her lotus-position on the floor. The meeting had drained almost all of her strength…Her first task was done. The fish had taken the bait.
Book Review: The Last Book by Zoran Zivkovic by Pushpak Karnick
Book review of “The Last Book” by Zoran Zivkovic
Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A Letter From Elaine by Pushpak Karnick
The postman was late. Rossen Edger Jones III, waited all day on Monday for the now so familiar sight of the USPS van bearing the now so punctual letter.
Warriors of Dandaka: Kaand ll "War Drums" Chapter Two by Pushpak Karnick
The Council of War meets under Maharani Kausalya to discuss rumours and an interupted missive.
