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Boom!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This is the second review of the same book on this blog.<br />I wouldn't hesitate to call it a children's book because of it's extremely simple language and passages. I would recommend all the blooming book worms to start off with this novel as it not only brings interest into young minds but also brings love for books in them. For me the case was different as I read this after quite a many years since I started reading books and in that period of time I had finished many more classic and difficult books, thus compelling me to declare the book to be too easy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0KxP5ASP4mh2a7cNTcjZV8PVGEf3E_648OfC_I7limD7hH12T2aYRz5S1L50D4ccwEL9r73h8lzUFPvp5EtfxtN8uVqPaol0DGaoGdofwZf-WC73ldoTaGmhLcn83ltP2YW92Hiqymq5/s1600/Boom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0KxP5ASP4mh2a7cNTcjZV8PVGEf3E_648OfC_I7limD7hH12T2aYRz5S1L50D4ccwEL9r73h8lzUFPvp5EtfxtN8uVqPaol0DGaoGdofwZf-WC73ldoTaGmhLcn83ltP2YW92Hiqymq5/s1600/Boom.jpg" /></a>This science fiction by Mark Haddon has a remarkable story though the beginning is not very interesting. Due to the growing curiosity in me I finished this book in about four and a half hours, approximately fifteen minutes for each chapter. It all starts when Jimbo accidentally drops some sandwitch on his sister's boy friend's head compelling Becky(sister) to take revenge in the form of a false story regarding the impression created by Jimbo's teachers on him. Then Charlie and Jimbo decide to spy on their teachers which brings out the fact that something is wrong with two of the teachers. They speak in an unusual language and this case interests the two friends very much leading them to meet in outer space. Don't you feel that the story is very interesting and you are getting enthusiastic about reading it. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and read the book right away.</div>

Boom!

This is the second review of the same book on this blog. I wouldn't hesitate to call it a children's book because of it's extrem...

A tiger for Malgudi

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you've gone through all my reviews you must have understood by now that I am a Narayan fan cause I feel all his books are mind boggling.<br />I didn't have a similar experience with this one as I felt it to be boring at many points. Personification is the main device used in this book to please it's readers where a tiger narrates it's life story with interventions of paragraphs told by the author himself. The main character of the book is Raja, a tiger with other important characters like Captain and 'Raja's master' whose name I do not know.<br />The story has a nice flow but it's pace is very slow according to me.The events revolve around Raja's conversion from a wild beast to a circus' baffoon and then to a beautiful soul who understands the life problems of humans and has just the body of a tiger and nothing else similar to the ferocious wild tiger. Words in usage are appreciable and the easy language tries to grip it's readers.<br />The passages are long and the book isn't divided into chapters which dawned a feeling of disappointment in me.<br />However, don't go by me, instead create your own opinion about the book after reading it!<br />                                           <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ivKqh1eapNZcdHxUtoYwEtKciQPySlqOkIJcU3ZlIZOeDsEIUNY3gA2iWlk2Z2btwLXlRBqT-POlwcjEyYPpK6zm8PrZ6lA-tzLQA5B9_ylJqFRvHv8pi3nvmDym7qKHL6QeLQHC9Zxr/s1600/8185986111_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ivKqh1eapNZcdHxUtoYwEtKciQPySlqOkIJcU3ZlIZOeDsEIUNY3gA2iWlk2Z2btwLXlRBqT-POlwcjEyYPpK6zm8PrZ6lA-tzLQA5B9_ylJqFRvHv8pi3nvmDym7qKHL6QeLQHC9Zxr/s320/8185986111_t.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /></div>

A tiger for Malgudi

If you've gone through all my reviews you must have understood by now that I am a Narayan fan cause I feel all his books are mind boggli...

The Journey to the centre of the earth-unabridged

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">At first I felt that the pace of this awe-inspiring book was too slow and that it started to bore me, but after the actual journey to the centre of the earth started I could not judge the pace of the writing as I increased my own reading pace to a good extent due to the growing curiosity,axiety and excitement in me. Day and night I spent all my available time in reading the passages of the book.So, to conclude from this I could say that this science fiction novel was very gripping due to the author's vast imagination which almost touched the impossible but still compelled the reader to believe it. That is what I think I love the most about this novel.<br />Coming to the story, Professor Otto Lindenbrock, the most unpredictable person ever with a very impatient nature candied with a lot of will power and an enormous store of knowledge, with his nephew, Axel come across a book which has no value to the normal public but is of great value to the professor. Why? (Because he was the most unusual man and...) The book had a note from it's ex-owner (I actually don't know how many ex's), Arne Saknussemm which had the key to the passage from where one could plunge into the earth to have a good look at the bowels of the earth. Soon they start their expedition inspite of a lot of resistance from Axel. I don't want to tell any more exept that the three( Hans is a guide from Iceland who accompanied the lunatic professor :) and his nephew to their strange and life threatening voyage) have to face too many difficulties and obstacles.<br />My most favourite character in the novel is Hans, who is very brave, speaks as little as possible, expresses almost nothing about his feelings , has lots of common sense and presence of mind, is  very strong and last but the most important of all that he is the only reason for the three to return safely back to the surface of the earth.<br />Do read this science fiction novel to have a glimpse of the great imagination of the author and to pass a good time visualising the incredible scenes and climaxes from the book.<br />                                            <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATlYBV8_cX6-5AeEYH9zmJXNMIVuvkJbShtAg_D_9XO8qG2c25VuEoPnZJizPLRzaLDAtpzpYPxv_kBTz71PJSOrimI6UIU-mBn4bIkmvs_PycagbKwXb7RYZJ8rQrMF_xz_KZvMyF19K/s1600/9780140624250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATlYBV8_cX6-5AeEYH9zmJXNMIVuvkJbShtAg_D_9XO8qG2c25VuEoPnZJizPLRzaLDAtpzpYPxv_kBTz71PJSOrimI6UIU-mBn4bIkmvs_PycagbKwXb7RYZJ8rQrMF_xz_KZvMyF19K/s1600/9780140624250.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

The Journey to the centre of the earth-unabridged

At first I felt that the pace of this awe-inspiring book was too slow and that it started to bore me, but after the actual journey to the ce...

Incidents in the life of a Slave Girl

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">At first I would like to declare that I don't like serious reading. I never read anything serious (except my school text books) before I read this book. I think it's worth reading this novel to create an experience as this book by Harriet Jacobs, who herself suffered through the bane of slavery unveils some of the most horrible experiences which can be ever faced by humans. Though this book is not suitable for children and people who hate serious reading and read only for rejuvenation, it imparts into the teenagers some basic morals of life. This autobiographical account familiarises you with an individual's battle for self dignity, self preservation and freedom. It also shows a mother's attachment with her children and also the part of this planet which still withholds good and helpful nature among few of it's inhabitants.The determination  and courage of this woman is surely to be praised.<br />In this novel there are many fearless portrayals of the abuses and hypocrisy of the master-slave relationship. The fact that these horrors faced by the author , is written in a very decent manner and is not written to gain sympathy and fame impressed me very much. She also took care that no character of her book gives any clue to who that person was in real life. Though the story is true but the characters are all given fictious names to hide their identity . The aim of the writer behind writing this novel was to enlighten the women of the free world to give in help to raise these downtrodden parts of the society and to bring them into the bright light of pure freedom (the reason behind me using the word "pure" will be known to all of you only when the book is read by you) and happiness.<br />This book will not make you feel happy but will sadden you. After reading this book I realise how lucky I am that God gave me life in a free land and not in these miserable parts of the society.<br />                                              <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4YtiOjIQYb8gvenvp0uSi9K6WkOQBtao9uLJzXJkDhO0VNYJ7Y_95_PcrlKtFO3Vwl8WyAuhRSHWUttKkxQR4as3wgGiUN2UPPqw5Si4aZ4tk_dmdvde2xA0o4aR5QXCLPSUT00mqW_/s1600/harrietjacobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4YtiOjIQYb8gvenvp0uSi9K6WkOQBtao9uLJzXJkDhO0VNYJ7Y_95_PcrlKtFO3Vwl8WyAuhRSHWUttKkxQR4as3wgGiUN2UPPqw5Si4aZ4tk_dmdvde2xA0o4aR5QXCLPSUT00mqW_/s320/harrietjacobs.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br />                                      </div>

Incidents in the life of a Slave Girl

At first I would like to declare that I don't like serious reading. I never read anything serious (except my school text books) before I...

My Boyhood Days

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest authors ever in the Indian as well as world history. This book gives us a chance to peep into this famous personality's childhood. Originally written in Bengali under the title of "Chelebela", the 88 paged translated book gives the reader a feeling very close to the one that comes while reading the original. The simple language is illustrative and very descriptive. One disadvantage of the book is that, it is neccessary for the reader to be familiar with little bit of Bengali as the essays contain many Bengali words. This issue too has been solved to some extent by the editor with meanings of certain words and phrases below the page.<br />Comming to the story, it just goes on with a certain continuity where  the author describes his boyhood days and the precious relationships he shared with his surroundings, mother, brothers, "Bouthakruns"(sister-in law), servants and tutors in a lovely fashion. He hated school and routine study. Rabindranath , as a boy kept to himself. His description of - he in his play with his toy, the palanquin is a part I enjoyed thoroughly. His vivid elaborations of his surroundings remind the reader of the old lanes, houses, people and atmosphere of Calcutta during the British period.<br />The book should be read by one and all for a glimpse of the remarkable person's remarkable childhood.<br />                                      <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dJx2voQAIACg41OYpk2saGh8tVfSYX8bLtrOwCvCXLinfiCs3yooOiVA-c3JBWUs97Qi5cEVvAwD5Kp7h-PmV2nhkfyeh65LMCnPWxp0apaQw36rriYI-eGXEp7DNe8jnzMjtnECPXe4/s1600/my-boyhood-days-.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dJx2voQAIACg41OYpk2saGh8tVfSYX8bLtrOwCvCXLinfiCs3yooOiVA-c3JBWUs97Qi5cEVvAwD5Kp7h-PmV2nhkfyeh65LMCnPWxp0apaQw36rriYI-eGXEp7DNe8jnzMjtnECPXe4/s1600/my-boyhood-days-.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div>

My Boyhood Days

Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest authors ever in the Indian as well as world history. This book gives us a chance to peep into thi...

The Secret Garden - Unabridged

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">At first when I had my first glance at the cover, I felt that it must be a really boring and gloomy sort of book but now when I have finished reading the 276 paged book, I recollect the famous saying- "Don't judge a book by it's cover".<br />I am the happiest when I am among beautiful and colourful flowers and standing on a carpet of velvety green grass and all around me is nature and nothing else, accompanying the fragrances of wet mud, flowers and leaves which fill your lungs to the fullest and the chirps of different birds which please your ears. This book gave me the same feeling. I adore the story very much but at the same time think that it maybe a little boring and difficult to read for them who are uncomfortable with any English other that pure British or American English cause this book contains a lot of English in the Yorkshire accent. This did not affect me as I was getting to learn something new as well as hugely interested in the altogether awesome story. The novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett also conveys a message to young children that is to nurture positivity in their minds due to it's uncountable benefits, the foremost being- a healthy body.<br />I sometimes put myself in the place of Mary ( the main character) while I was reading the book, and saw things around with Mary's eyes. It was undescribably wonderful. As I realised myself to chit chat with Colin( who was the most spoiled lad ever), it brought a smile onto my face. Dickon is my favourite character in this book due to the same reason that Colin was eager to meet him, that is, he was an animal charmer and knew almost every thing about his beloved flowers and gardens.<br />I would encourage you to read this book to explore "The Secret Garden" with your own visualisation and imagination.<br />                                             <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBprjmrnxOE1VWXDQ6mIQoxh2q2laTss7PapmL7REhlhD80ugu4SIHLQ2k0P0TUCsPWKq8Itdicz95NbfIBSAS7vMZY22PZzMAm8WN3YbeLYQf-wAioasvePZgHVqfweh7_iqQ0pde2Xtq/s1600/the+secretgarden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBprjmrnxOE1VWXDQ6mIQoxh2q2laTss7PapmL7REhlhD80ugu4SIHLQ2k0P0TUCsPWKq8Itdicz95NbfIBSAS7vMZY22PZzMAm8WN3YbeLYQf-wAioasvePZgHVqfweh7_iqQ0pde2Xtq/s1600/the+secretgarden.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

The Secret Garden - Unabridged

At first when I had my first glance at the cover, I felt that it must be a really boring and gloomy sort of book but now when I have finishe...

Tales from Shakespeare -Charles and Mary Lamb

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Shakespeare's is considered to be one of the greatest contributions to English literature. I, once tried to read the unabridged, not retold version of Shakespeare but got fed up due to the difficulty of that old and boring language in addition to the prelonged texts. When I procured this retold version I was relieved and immediately started reading it in a haste so that I could taste Shakespeare's as quickly as possible. Slowly I realized that reading this book in a haste meant reading just for the sake of claiming that you have read . So I reduced my pace and gently went through the passages. The variety of stories impressed me but the bad part is that even after trying a lot I couldn't find any humour in the great 14 comedies out of the 20 tales inspite of the excellent usage of wit in the stories. I thought the tragedies would make me cry but surprisingly enough they didn't . I merrily accepted the facts without letting the tales touch my heart. One thing to be accepted that each and every story taught the reader morals and values. The stangeness of fate and destiny were very well expressed in the stories.<br />I would recommend this particular famous retold version to growing children so that they experiece a different diversity of tales. The real Shakespeare as I said earlier is too complicated. These 20 tales will delighten and enlighten it's readers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDPLZYbK8ekIF-McNImWCvwT5EqVv06X2TF9bJCkvdhHUn5fUSHlYfVySO665F0JrWcf7xkuq4bm0VjMmY5ZQ5SgtwbjM9BOVAF_1rbQtuOiWyc0vrEx52KN8-38OIUzIkFp3tFfjBKcV/s1600/shakespeare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDPLZYbK8ekIF-McNImWCvwT5EqVv06X2TF9bJCkvdhHUn5fUSHlYfVySO665F0JrWcf7xkuq4bm0VjMmY5ZQ5SgtwbjM9BOVAF_1rbQtuOiWyc0vrEx52KN8-38OIUzIkFp3tFfjBKcV/s1600/shakespeare.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Tales from Shakespeare -Charles and Mary Lamb

Shakespeare's is considered to be one of the greatest contributions to English literature. I, once tried to read the unabridged, not ret...