Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Ladies Coupe


Ladies Coupe is a story revolving around the stories of five women from different backgrounds. The protagonist, Akhilandeswari, is travelling in a ladies coupe and in the same coupe are the four other women. Each of them narrate their stories - indeed very different stories. Akhila after listening to these stories arrive at a conclusion for the right she has in her life. All these years she lived for her family and relatives, not for herself. Towards the end we find Akhila making a call to her first love. The story ends there.

The stories of some women are unpleasant and sad. Life has treated them badly and they are bearing it. For some, life has been very good and they are contented with their lives. We still have a character - Margaret, my favourite character in the story. Margaret marries a man of her choice. They love each other but life takes its turn and Margaret finds herself lonely. This is when she decides not to take life as it comes. She bends it the way she wants and finally, yes, she is no more lonely. I really found her tactics interesting. Perhaps thats called 'Sweet Revenge'.

Though some stories invoke anxiety and discomfort, it is a good work. May be each of us can relate to one of those stories.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

The Alchemist


This is one of my all time favourites. I picked up this book from a friend as I had heard a lot about it. Wasn't particularly interested in reading it. But once I started, I wasn't able to fold it back.

It is a simple story of a boy, Santiago, going in pursuit of his dream. The people he meet on the way, the incidents, everything is so well-said. More than a story, its more of a fable. I felt as though I was indeed watching things happen. From the moment the boy sets out on his journey in the desert, I felt myself one among the character. When Santiago was hurt, I felt the pain and bruises on me. May be some kind of magic does exist in the book. I never enjoyed a book so much.

Once I finished the reading I was really happy. I didn't know what the reason. But some feel good factor exists in the book. Would love to read it again and again.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Intro

Welcoming all to my blog on what I read and think... Watch out for a few book reviews and articles. And these are purely my thoughts and views. No objections are welcome, but suggestions are! :)