Neelam's Book Blog

The Secret Love Author: Nisha Sahoo Pages: 96                 ‘The Secret Love’ by Nisha Sahoo is a book that revolves around Tania Sharma who recently lost her father. Soon, she learns how people who used to call themselves as friends and relatives turn their back on them. With their business in debt she decides to seek help from her father’s best friend who too indirectly rejected to help her. While she was talking to Mr. Rakesh (her father’s) there was someone else who was hearing the conversation. This someone is no other than Sahil Mehta of TMG Group who falls head over heels for her as soon as he sees her. Soon he orders his PA to get all the details of Tania Sharma. Tania is determined to give in her everything to make her father’s business work but on the other hand her boyfriend thinks it is best to sell off the business as it is not doing well. Who is Sahil Mehta? Why is he so interested in Tania? What will be Tania’s destiny? To know more read ‘The Secret Love’          

The Deadly Dozen Author: Anirban Bhattacharyya Pages: 263 ‘The Deadly Dozen’ by Anirban Bhattacharyya is a collection of horrifying stories of 12 serial killers. Each story shows us how these people became criminals, their motive behind doing these crimes and how human minds work. Some of these stories will even send shivers down the spine for many especially after reading the story of: ·          Darbara Singh: A.k.a. Baby Killer ·          Thug Behram ·          K.D. Kempamma monikered as Cyanide Mallika ·          Cyanide Mohan ·          Anjanabai, Seema Gavit and Renuka Shinde It is really surprising to see how some these criminals were having normal jobs and leading a normal life but had a sudden change of mind. For e.g. Cyanide Mohan who used to be a teacher and taught English, Science and Mathematics at a school in rural Mangalore but later chose the path of crime.                 After reading these stories I must say that some of them are not for faint hear

Game of Codes Author: Deepak Kaul Pages: 67                   ‘Game of Codes’ by Deepak Kaul is a parody o f the famous book series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. The book is set in the current business scenario but the funny part is that the characters are from the series. I must say that the author has excellently co-related the series with the current scenarios. The plot is uniquely blended with the series and its character making the overall plot amazing. The characters are presented in a different way and at times they will also make you laugh. I liked the writing style of the author and at times it is very sarcastic and at times will leave you laughing. Language is simple and lucid and the narration is to the point. The pace of the book is also good making the reading more pleasurable. The book cover is simple yet meaningful and is apt to the plot. The title of the book is also apt to the plot.                 Overall, it was a good read and I would surely recommend it to all.

Faith and the Beloved Author: Kochery C Shibu Pages: 185                   ‘Faith and the Beloved’ by Kochery C Shibu is a book that shows us our past can land us in miserable situations. In this book we follow stories of Alice Cherokil, Naithy and Prem. The story starts with Alice Cherokil murdering her stepfather and fled from her home to other place. We then follow the story Prem whose world revolves around his brother Arun who is involved into various activities which according to him are proper. Soon, things get nasty for all the characters and their current lives are affected due to their past doing. How will the story end for all these characters? To know more read ‘Faith and the Beloved’. My Thoughts:      The plot is well written and I must say that the readers will get to see plot twist on each page. The story is engaging and the readers will surely be intrigued by how the sequence of events takes place in the story. I liked how multiple stories are running together and