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For a long time, at least since I read Rebel Sultans by Manu S. Pillai, I wanted to read a book that explores at least one of the Southern dynasties in greater detail. I picked up Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, expecting it to shed some light on the Chola dynasty, but it turned out to […]
4.1.2025 08:55BOOK REVIEW: ‘RAJARAJA CHOLA’ BY KAMINI DANDAPANI"Curfew (Doga #1)" introduces us to Doga, Raj Comics’ vigilante/anti-hero who fights crime with sheer brawn and a traumatic backstory. The origin story delves into Doga's early life and his mission to combat social evils in Mumbai. The comic sets the stage for an exciting and intriguing series, leaving readers anticipating more.
31.8.2024 12:39Redefining Superheroism: Doga’s Epic Saga in ‘Curfew’ (Doga #1)Upon entering the world, one carries a presumed purity, unaffected by external influences. However, as life progresses, one becomes marked by various experiences, shaping one's personality and physical appearance. Scars and imperfections become symbolic of a life lived, making each individual unique. Vismay reflects on the marks that life has left on his unblemished self, acknowledging the significance of these blemishes in shaping his unique identity.
1.1.2024 06:32My unblemished selfContinuing the annual tradition, yesterday I attended the 12th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival #blrlitfest. Scouring the website before going to Lalit Ashok, I found that while there weren’t many celebrities (apart from the usual suspects of mainstream authors and Huma Qureshi), there were a lot many sessions being conducted – in fact the […]
3.12.2023 15:24My day at bangalore literature festivalI had read ‘Krishnavatar’ by K.M. Munshi long back, had fun reading those books. It was one of the first mythological fiction series in India, published way back in 1962, much before the Meluhas of the world. I always wanted to read his historical fiction ‘Patan’ trilogy, but could never get around it. Recently, I […]
14.8.2023 08:29Book review: The Glory of Patan by KM Munshi3 STARS The book definitely kept me hooked and engaged. But some situations were contrived as the torch was getting passed over from Bosch to Ballard – Connelly is delicately trying to prime his audience, Bosch is already 70 years old. But he doesn’t want the loyal fanbase and readership to fall once Bosch is […]
8.7.2023 15:00BOOK REVIEw: The night fire by michael connellyViktor Frankl’s ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ was my father’s oft-quoted book when I was growing up. He would narrate how the author mentally survived the harrowing Nazi concentration camps and found meaning in his suffering which made his life worthwhile even though his life was hardly certain or fair. I recently got a chance to […]
1.7.2023 14:31Book review: ‘man’s search for meaning’Phil Knight is a true entrepreneur and ‘Shoe Dog’ is the journey of Nike coasting from one insurmountable challenge to another, as it became larger and larger. Who knew, back in the day, that the perennially illiquid, short-stocked, frequently unbanked and involved in a major legal brawl ‘Blue Ribbon’ would one day become a multi-billion-dollar […]
27.6.2023 16:54Book review: shoe dogThis is Robert Galbriath’s ‘Order of Phoenix’ – though I loved that one a lot more. A bulky tome set at a meandering pace, with a decent mystery at its core and an engaging voice of a master storyteller, this book exudes the confidence of a middle-aged man unabashedly, unashamed of his large paunch. J.K. […]
16.6.2023 04:38Book review: the Ink black HeartDon’t tell them that I haven’t warned you about spoilers! Ineffectual human protagonist and unlikeable characters galore (though the arachnids were great), this book is the best I have read this year so far. Definitely up there with Asimov’s & Herbert’s books – the ideas presented were so amazing that it actually made me giddy. […]
4.6.2023 05:59Book REVIEW: CHILDREN OF TIME BY Adrian TchaikovskyVery interesting review!
15.2.2018 03:24Comment on Book Review: ‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett by atmikapaiThere is a specific term for the sub-genre of SF which includes "A Princess of Mars" and similar stories. They are called "Planetary Romances".
12.1.2018 07:23Comment on Book Review: A Princess of Mars by paintedjaguarIn reply to <a href="https://iamalienman.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/prologue-now-or-nothing/#comment-413">Farah</a>. Thanks again, miss! :-)
24.8.2017 13:23Comment on Prologue by VismayIn reply to <a href="https://iamalienman.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/addicted/#comment-412">Farah</a>. Thank you! :-)
24.8.2017 13:22Comment on Addicted by VismayGood one!
24.8.2017 12:33Comment on Prologue by FarahTres bien!
24.8.2017 12:11Comment on Addicted by FarahMe as wimpy kid
In reply to <a href="https://iamalienman.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/my-mom-tells-me-a-story/#comment-400">Vismay</a>. Good!
13.4.2017 14:55Comment on My Mom tells me a Story! by likeasilverlakeIn reply to <a href="https://iamalienman.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/the-song-of-democracy/#comment-397">likeasilverlake</a>. I have been thinking for quite some time, as to how to overcome this? We can get people to atleast listen to the contrary point via this, if not downright agree with it.
13.4.2017 07:59Comment on The Song of Democracy by VismayIn reply to <a href="https://iamalienman.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/my-mom-tells-me-a-story/#comment-398">likeasilverlake</a>. I am continuing this, first thing to do when I reach Bangalore.
13.4.2017 07:56Comment on My Mom tells me a Story! by Vismay⬆️
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