2018 - Book reviews
Hanuman Chalisa – Devdutt Pattanaik You’ve head the Monkey Lord’s stories, but not all of them. Tales from across India, Asia, with a verse–by-verse deconstruction of the 40 lines (Chalisa) of prayer and why it holds its place as a truly powerful shlok in Hindu spirituality. Devdutt Pattanaik, through his beautiful illustrations and love for mythological storytelling, tells you more stories and beliefs about Lord Hanuman, in short and informative read. Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami Love love? Love fiction? Love the simplicity of the story of two young Asians? Murakami has a special way with words. Afterall, not every tea is Matcha green tea and not every Asian author can create a genuine, entrapping read. Murakami makes himself relevant across borders, cultures and decades – proving that human beings are mainly emotional beings, despite all the differences we attach ourselves to. Not a story that has a happy ending, probably why you want to believe in it more.