Book Review-Spy

I had been biggest fan of Mr. Paulo Coelho after reading his novel Alchemist. I was inspired from his writing style of Alchemist. But this new book Spy.................................

The spy is one of such Novel; it is based on the story of Margaretha Geertruida better known by the stage name Mata Hari Dutch dancer told in Mata Hari’s voice through her final letter. Her only crime was to be an independent woman. When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was penniless. Within months she was the most celebrated woman in the city. As a dancer, she shocked and delighted audiences; as a courtesan, she bewitched the era’s richest and most powerful men. But as paranoia consumed a country at war, Mata Hari’s lifestyle brought her under suspicion. In 1917, she was arrested in her hotel room and accused of espionage. 

While reading most of readers do feel that Mata Hari is telling her story to the world where most of them get connected to her. Story is deep involving from starting of book which keeps reader involved in it. But later on they may lose involvement since there are lots of letters which may lose attention of readers. The moment she gets arrested we couldn't find exact reason why she was arrested during World War and leaves behind much unanswered questions about Mata Hari. Story seems to be gone out of track after 2nd half.As reader I was disappointed with book since I admired writer a lot. 

I'd recommend this book only for those who can take reading hard hitting reality and the vagaries of women hood.

Impressive writer but disappointedL

2 stars from my side

Reviewer- Kaushik

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Book review- Despite Love

Book review- Despite Love

                                                Written by- Siddharth Shrivastav

Creativity, storytelling, writing are god gifted tools. Neither any institute nor any book can give you guidance about how to be perfect storyteller and write a perfect story. Creativity and art has no age limit and bounding time.

Recently I purchased this book and I finished it in just 3 hours. Let me go through this book. This book is about story of young guys Smriti, Rishabh, Amita, Ashish, Ankit and Aradhya. Smriti loved Rishabh and Rishabh too loved her. Their relationship is under path of fire. Meanwhile Smriti was looking to take a break break from their relationship but it was hard for Rishabh. Aradhya, Ankit, Amita, Ashish are their close friends. But Smriti never realized that this break would be forever taking her away from him. Rishabh is shattered as he loses the love of his life in mysterious circumstances. He couldn’t accept reality so easily.

As investigation leads further Rishabh loses his other friend. This case turns out to be complicated. Till the things were getting clean and Rishabh is getting ready to taste his life again he loses his one more friend.

Whats going on? Is this Case getting worst with time? Who is Criminal? Do Aradhya, Ankit, Amita, Ashish co-relate with them? What will happen to Rishabh?

Despite Love is a perfect engrossing tale of love, suspense, intrigue and passion that keeps you on the edge till the very end. After reading this book it was unbelievable that it is written by author whose age is just 17. Writing is god-gifted tool which has no age limit. Language used in book is very very simple. There are not much complex words used while writing hence it makes easier to read for all readers. While reading you cannot predict what will happen in next scene? Author has generated much curiosity and drama about story. Author has well described story of all characters after their graduation days. Writing is done in decent flow and well prescribed manner.

I will give distinction for this book. Author who writes his first book at age of 17 has definitely great future in writing.It is decent story of Love, suspense and thriller that all readers will enjoy.

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Reviewer- Kaushik Shrotri(कौशिक विद्याधर श्रोत्री )

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