#Book Review: The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee

I have always loved Harper Lee’s work. Her masterpiece To Kill a Mockingbird has long been one of my all-time favourites — I even read the graphic novel version, which brought a whole new life to the story. Lee is, without doubt, a legend in the literary world, and when I came across her new release, The Land of Sweet Forever, there was no question of not picking it up. This beautifully crafted collection of short stories and essays once again highlights Lee’s exceptional gift for storytelling and her deep understanding of human nature. Each story carries its own distinct …

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#bookreveiw: A Patchwork Family by Mukta Sathe

Have you ever felt ‘meh’ after reading a book? I was left with this feeling after finishing Mukta Sathe’s debut novel, A Patchwork Family. I was looking for a short read and the title of the book intrigued me. The story started with the narrator, Ajoba( grandfather in Marathi) and his relation with his best friend. It then spins in to how a bond of friendship, love and trust develops with his best friend’s grand daughter Janaki. While the narrator talks about this beautiful bond, he sites certain misdoings of the society and the system may be to create more …

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