Book Reviews

The Bhairav Putras

Author: Suhail Mathur
Publisher: Red Ink Publishers, New Delhi
(Pp 343, ISBN 978-81-929-324-91, Rs 245)

Mythology has always enticed readers and debutant authors are giving a fresh tinge to these novels. The Bhairav Putras is an intriguing book which is not only thrilling but adventurous as well. Set in 1936, the book has a very contemporary feel to it and shows that it is well – researched. Though written by a debutant author Suhail Mathur, the book is well-written and full of twists and turns.

This is a classic and legendary tale of a band of men who defied the norms to fight guns, deception and intrigue at every corner of their thrilling escapades, which unfortunately got lost, somewhere in the annals of history.

So, if you are looking for a fast-paced thrilling novel, The Bhairav Putras is for you!

–Varsha Verma

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I Am Dead But My Heart Beats

Author: Priyank
Publisher: Teenage Publishers, New Delhi
(Pp 224, ISBN 978-81-929-324-39, Rs 140)

Based on true life story, it is an attempt by a debt author Priyank as a tribute to his beloved. The book is about four youngsters from different communities speaking different languages. Set in the time of communal riots, the story is about love, community, hatred, sacrifice and hope. Some of the instances are so real; you can actually feel that they are taken from your life.

–Vasu V

The Last Puff

Author: Dr Sajeela Maini
Publisher: Sajeela Publishing House, New Delhi
(Pp 284, ISBN 978-93-5137-478-7, Rs 395)

A smoker has a weird and wonderful bond with his cigarette. He loves his cigarettes as much as he hates them. Categorically written for all those smokers who wish to quit smoking, the book handholds the reader in this process of quitting smoking. The book is divided into four parts – the smoker (smoker’s mind, the last puff preparedness questionnaire, mirages and truths), the facts (why tobacco and other products are harmful), the mantras to quit smoking, and the therapy (therapy and relapse prevention mantras (RPM).

The author Dr Sajeela Maini has given real-life examples of her experiences with smokers for more than a decade. This book is an attempt to dentangle the addiction and set smokers free from bondage and slavery of cigarettes.

–Varsha Verma

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What Would apple Do?

Author: Dirk Beckmann
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
(Pp 184, ISBN 978-81-8495-563-7, Rs 299)

Apple’s must-have products add up to one giant success story – iPod, iPad, iTunes, App store, et al. What makes Apple the most innovative company on the planet? Well, Apple is more than just Steve Jobs. Apple is a concept – it does exactly the opposite of what any other company would do. Unlike Google and other internet giants, it makes its users pay for the products. It combines traditional business thinking with the endless opportunities of the digital age.

The book What Apple Would Do? reveals how you can learn from Apple to develop compelling business ideas and market them successfully. And this seems to be a concept worth learning! The author has gone a step further by penning his thoughts on what would happen if Apple developed a car, a kitchen, a TV, an e-learning platform, travel agent or a toy system. All in all, it is an interesting book and gives an insight on the learnings from Apple.

–Vasu V

The Unwanted Shadow

Author: Bhaskaryaa Deka
Publisher: Half Baked Beans Publishing, New Delhi
(Pp 168, ISBN 978-81-928936-1-7, Rs 175)

The novel The Unwanted Shadow is a thriller from Indian author Bhaskaryaa Deka. The story revolves around Mohan who moves to Delhi to put memories of his past behind. Two years later, when things seem to be going as per his wishes, darkness is ready to engulf him again. But, there is someone who can save him – a friend, an enemy…an unwanted shadow.

The characters and the incidents in the book seem real. An interesting book that hooks the reader to the end!

–Varsha Verma