Literary Fiction

02/08<04/27

The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle: Reviewing David Wroblewski’s Masterpiece

Finally finished this behemoth of a book. Whew! I am now struggling to come to terms with the book as well as decide how…

12/28<08/25

Peony in Love

by Nish

Peony in Love is an example of awe-inspiring yet utterly readable historical fiction/mythology. It is based in 16-17th century China just after the downfall…

Love that she's walking in high heels across the rocky terrain :)

11/27<04/25

A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Nish

Khaled Hosseini’s second novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, is a story of two women and their lives in Afghanistan over the past 30 years…

8.3

11/18<12/19

The Bad Girl – A Book Review (Warning: Spoilers Ahead)

by Nish

Some men equate love with pain, craving love that brings them misery and unhappiness. The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa is the story…

10/11<07/02

Yesterday’s Weather

by Nish

I really wanted to love this one. I mean really wanted to. How could you not love a book when the author Anne Enright…

09/29<08/29

My Man Booker 2009 Reading List

by Nish

The Man Booker 2009 shortlist was announced on 8th September, so this post is a little outdated. But for those who haven’t been following…

6.8

09/22<07/19

Fragments of India: Between the Assassinations

by Nish

There is a general consensus among reviewers that Indian writing is depressing. Well, there is plenty of pretty upbeat Indian writing out there these…