BOOK REVIEW: THE KING OF THE SEA in re

~ I bled you dry not to kill you but to fill your veins with wine instead.
 I destroyed the synapse of your mind not to make you stupid, but to make you receive his instructions clearly.
I broke your leg because I wanted you to fly~

This book is really a unique piece of work. It looks like a collection of Prose, poems and even songs and indeed it is. But, once started reading it will Make sense as a story, a novel. Maybe, that is why it is called a Metaphysical novel. This is about the story of a boy on a ship, the captain of the ship and others in there, another guy with a confused past. But his story holds more lessons. It deals with love, self-discovery, spirituality, subconscious mind and much more. It is also highly philosophical. The way the author has written this book, makes it a personal one to everybody who reads it. It helps the reader to attach to the book.
The language of the book is more poetic. This is one of those which can be read just for its language. The writing style can be quite confusing if you didn't pay much attention. Because the narration and the plot of the book changes often. Also, the time keeps on changing. So, it's safe to read this book mindfully. This is not the book, which you can be finish in one sitting or a quick read. This book will take time but it's worth it. Some passages even need to be reread, in order to completely understand what is going on.
PS: Reading Author’s note and Foreword, before starting the actual novel can help the reader understand and interpret better.

BOOK REVIEW: THE SPEAKING STONE

This book starts with the Protagonist, Saikat finding and buying a mysterious half stone from a roadside vendor in Colaba street, Mumbai. Saikat, being the curious one who loves to know about history, tries to decode the Sanskrit inscriptions on the stone. Since it's a half stone, he plans to go in search of the other half. Through his research, he learns it must be from the Northeastern parts of India and finally concludes that it's Tripura.
Shuvashini, a History enthusiast who wants to do her doctorate under one of the reputed professors. But she rejects Shuvashini's proposal saying that's not good enough and it's so unconventional. Shuvashini wants to do her best and she finds a book named 'Rajmala' in a library. Rajmala is a book about the history of Tripura. Shuvashini is very fascinated by that, But as she couldn't able to find the book the next day in the library. She decided to visit Tripura by herself.
Saikat and Shuvashini meet in the airport and due to their same interests, they eventually end up together and search the other half. During their journey, they come across Tripura Museum. The head of the museum is so curious to know what they are up to, as they are visiting too often. He also uses his two colleagues for this.
A parallel story about the King of Tripura, his followers, enemies, his wealth, A beautiful dancer and her Mysterious lover, a phenomenal painter and few others, which was happening in 1900 is also written along with the book. This helps us understand the events happening in the present better.
The language of the book is simple yet engaging. A really fast-paced historical fiction, with few elements of mystery and romance too. The writing style can make the readers hooked on to it. The descriptions are also beautiful to read. There are only limited characters, but each of them is well developed by the author. Especially the characters, who are in parallel with both timelines. The minute details about the characters are making it more interesting. The way the past and present is connected is so nice to read. The mystery element of this book is quite predictable at times. But the way in which Saikat and Shuvashini decode is interesting to read. The romance between Saikat and Shuvashini could've been better. The ending is one of the favorite things about this book. Overall, a good fast-paced Historical fiction!

BOOK REVIEW: THE SPEAKING STONE

This book starts with the Protagonist, Saikat finding and buying a mysterious half stone from a roadside vendor in Colaba street, Mumbai. Saikat, being the curious one who loves to know about history, tries to decode the Sanskrit inscriptions on the stone. Since it's a half stone, he plans to go in search of the other half. Through his research, he learns it must be from the Northeastern parts of India and finally concludes that it's Tripura.
Shuvashini, a History enthusiast who wants to do her doctorate under one of the reputed professors. But she rejects Shuvashini's proposal saying that's not good enough and it's so unconventional. Shuvashini wants to do her best and she finds a book named 'Rajmala' in a library. Rajmala is a book about the history of Tripura. Shuvashini is very fascinated by that, But as she couldn't able to find the book the next day in the library. She decided to visit Tripura by herself.
Saikat and Shuvashini meet in the airport and due to their same interests, they eventually end up together and search the other half. During their journey, they come across Tripura Museum. The head of the museum is so curious to know what they are up to, as they are visiting too often. He also uses his two colleagues for this.
A parallel story about the King of Tripura, his followers, enemies, his wealth, A beautiful dancer and her Mysterious lover, a phenomenal painter and few others, which was happening in 1900 is also written along with the book. This helps us understand the events happening in the present better.
The language of the book is simple yet engaging. A really fast-paced historical fiction, with few elements of mystery and romance too. The writing style can make the readers hooked on to it. The descriptions are also beautiful to read. There are only limited characters, but each of them is well developed by the author. Especially the characters, who are in parallel with both timelines. The minute details about the characters are making it more interesting. The way the past and present is connected is so nice to read. The mystery element of this book is quite predictable at times. But the way in which Saikat and Shuvashini decode is interesting to read. The romance between Saikat and Shuvashini could've been better. The ending is one of the favorite things about this book. Overall, a good fast-paced Historical fiction!