Jul 7, 2016

How the books spoke



A stocktaking of the books I read in the last three months

Life of Pi - Yann Martel gave that imaginary sweep and depth of research. 

This divided Island - Samanth Subramanian, that meticulous industry and a gradually unfolding narrative. 

The Book Thief - Markus Zusack played with history and suffering. 

The song of the magpie robin - Zafar Futehally narrated his story with gentle, aristocratic sophistication. 

Fallen Leaves - Will Durant laid down wholesome thoughts and disruptive insights. Yeah, there. When Will Durant speaks, it is as if the truth has been there with us and he has given it a tangible voice. There is excellence and there is simplicity. 

Wings of Fire - Abdul Kalam was full of drive and integrity. 

Lajja - Taslima Nasreen called out the duplicicty and petitioned for justice. 

Joy in the Morning - Wodehouse played around, funnily in funny situations, free and English-like. 

I am yet to introduce myself to Malala Yousufzai. Meanwhile discussions have thrown up Milan Kundera, Italo Calvino and Harold Bloom.  

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