Life of Pi – Review

Month: January 2011 Book-Had was reading:  Life of Pi- By Yann Martel Review: Life of Pi is a novel that not only tells an amazing story that entices you and keeps you captivated till the very end,  but also brings to you an expertly woven combination of knowledge, humour and philosophy. It is indeed a... Continue Reading →

Animal Farm – Review

Month: December 2010 Book-had was reading: Animal Farm by George Orwell Review: Power corrupts, BUT absolute power corrupts absolutely. “Animal Farm” is an eloquent and thought provoking simple fable with a full 10/10 symbolic value. As Orwell himself explained, “It is a history of revolution that went wrong”. The novella can be seen as a... Continue Reading →

The Catcher in the Rye – Review

Month:  November 2010 Book-Had was reading:  The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger Review: Probably considered as one of the most hard-hitting novels of its time, this evergreen cult classic has many facets to it. The narration is a total 10/10. One of the most captivating ones we’ve read recently. Holden starts with a cracker... Continue Reading →

The Sicilian – Review

Month: October 2010 Book-Had was reading: The Sicilian by Mario Puzo Review: We just finished reading the book for the month of October 2010, and I should add that we are thoroughly pleased with it as compared to our previous foray into the reading arena. The Sicilian was both, educating and thrilling, with a perfect... Continue Reading →

The Interpretation of Murder – Review

Month: September 2010 Book-Had was reading: The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld Review: The book began thus: “There is no mystery to happiness…” Well, there is no mystery in the book either. Except the reasons for even writing one that is so shallow in places where it should have been deep. The book begins... Continue Reading →

Book-Had: The Blog!

I've lived a fantasy life. I’ve unraveled mysteries a thousand times. I’ve woken up to the struggle of a woman in a war-struck land. I’ve toured a chocolate factory. I’ve been the aide of a gentleman’s gentleman. I’ve gone in search of a dream. I’ve wrinkled at the existence of a totalitarian state. I’ve uplifted my... Continue Reading →

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