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Never have I ever thought that a book could change my whole perspective in just the last two chapters, but this is that book. It follows Nanda Kaul, a retired professor who retreats to her hill station home seeking solitude. Her peaceful life is disrupted by the arrival of her estranged family, leading to a series of personal revelations and tragic events that force her to confront her past and her relationships. The novel explores themes of isolation, familial estrangement, and the impact of historical and social changes on individual lives.
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This book is definitely great, but I wonder why there is no trigger warning. There is a rape scene in the second-to-last chapter that comes out of nowhere. I was shocked and cried because it was so graphic—at least for me. I expect a trigger warning for such content, especially in a book published in 2024.
- SPOILER ALERT -
This book is definitely great, but I wonder why there is no trigger warning. There is a rape scene in the second-to-last chapter that comes out of nowhere. I was shocked and cried because it was so graphic—at least for me. I expect a trigger warning for such content, especially in a book published in 2024.
Very engaging and thought-provoking writing; it basically deals with a very privileged man who, even after having everything, was not happy and tried to escape. His discomfort and disconnection from his world make you feel sympathy for him, and you might also relate to him because we all, at some point, thought of leaving everything, didn’t we? But the truth is that his actions were not correct, and he didn’t make a mistake once or twice; he did it multiple times, which can make you frustrated. Not gonna lie, at some point, all I felt was that this man is trying so hard to mansplain all his shortcomings in a very philosophical way. But again, Billy was not the fictional man we all dream of; he was a tragic hero whose downfall is definitely sad, but you can’t help but blame him only because the series of events he opted for led to this.
"I still remember that a small part of this book (from chapter 11) was included in one of my elementary school years under the title *Robinson Crusoe Discovered a Footprint*. I hated that chapter back then because I never understood it. Today, I finished the entire book in 8 hours and 36 minutes, which makes me feel so guilty about why it took me so long to read it again. It’s such a beautiful book, and I was so hooked throughout the story. I didn't even feel bored at any point."
Earnest Hemingway :- All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark twain called Huckleberry Finn
"Imagine writing about slaves' feelings in 1884—scary enough, right? I understand why Hemingway said that quote; this book indeed has a very important element of American history. But, not gonna lie, I kind of felt bored at few points points."
"It’s a story about a slave, Jim, who escapes from his cruel mistress and is helped by a young white boy, Huckleberry, who’s also running away from his abusive, drunkard father. The best part of the book is when Huck gets caught between what he’s been taught since birth about slaves and what he actually sees. His inner conflict between sin and righteousness is what really drives the story forward."
Huckleberry was indeed a good man, but his relation with his father made him bond more with Jim.
"Imagine writing about slaves' feelings in 1884—scary enough, right? I understand why Hemingway said that quote; this book indeed has a very important element of American history. But, not gonna lie, I kind of felt bored at few points points."
"It’s a story about a slave, Jim, who escapes from his cruel mistress and is helped by a young white boy, Huckleberry, who’s also running away from his abusive, drunkard father. The best part of the book is when Huck gets caught between what he’s been taught since birth about slaves and what he actually sees. His inner conflict between sin and righteousness is what really drives the story forward."
Huckleberry was indeed a good man, but his relation with his father made him bond more with Jim.
Hell is just a frame of mind - doctor faustus.
This books basically tells, ambitions are good but you need to know where you have to stop.
This books basically tells, ambitions are good but you need to know where you have to stop.
Sometimes I feel, how many play writers lost their limelight because of the popularity of Shakespeare, no shades on Bard, I love his works, but I mean this tragedy definitely deserves more recognition, more than typical literary recognition.