Clashing Cultures and Compassionate Ghosts: Why Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Canterville Ghost’ Remains a Modern Classic

When Oscar Wilde published The Canterville Ghost in 1887, he handed the Victorian literary establishment a deceptively lighthearted masterpiece. Subtitled "A Hylo-Idealistic Romance," this charming novella was Wilde’s first published prose fiction, a story that on its surface reads like a whimsical children’s ghost tale. Yet, underneath the rattling chains, spilled bloodstains, and slapstick humor... Continue Reading →

October 23, 2026 0

‘Sita’ by Amish | A small momentum to the Ramayana series that initially seemed too dull

Following the ‘Ram- Scion of Ikshvaku’ book in the Ramchandra series by Amish (review at bottom of the post) is ‘Sita- The Warrior of Mithila’. Now this one offers a fully novel image of Sita. Amish attempts a retelling of the Ramayana in a manner that perhaps no one has imagined before – that the… Continue Reading →

August 2, 2026 0

‘Ram’ by Amish – A downgrade from the Immortals of Meluha series

The author reflects on their experience with Amish's writing, particularly praising the Immortals of Meluha series for its imaginative retelling of familiar characters. However, they found the Ramayana series lacking in depth and philosophical complexity, even as it explores new narratives. Despite disappointment, the appreciation for Amish's respectful approach remains.

May 20, 2026 0

Atomic Habits by James Clear | A must-read or self-help genre cliche?

By the time I laid my hands on Atomic Habits, the internet had already declared it a self-help genre cliché. I’m not big on self-help books because mostly I believe they are written by privileged men who never did laundry or looked after a child while building what they claim to have built in life;... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2026 0

Reading resolution for 2026!

The author reflects on their struggles with overthinking, which leads to existential dread and diminishes life’s experiences. They express gratitude for not sinking into the depths of despair portrayed in classic literature by Dostoevsky and Rand, while contemplating a return to such challenging reads after a long period of fantasy fiction.

January 17, 2026 0

Am I the only one who still hates Nesta from ACOTAR?

I'm on the final book of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J Maas - A Court of Silver Flames where the perspective shifts from Feyre to Nesta and Cassian. I haven't completed it yet so there are no spoilers here. However, I'm finding this particular book from the series to be the most boring and... Continue Reading →

December 3, 2025 0

A Court of Mist and Fury | What makes Sarah J Maas’s world so alluring?

A Court of Mist and Fury, the second book in Sarah J. Maas's series, significantly deepens its narrative by exploring trauma, healing, and complex political dynamics. It shifts from a personal tale to a geopolitical epic, focusing on Feyre's transformation and the Night Court's duality, while emphasizing themes of agency and found family, shaping modern romantasy.

September 5, 2025 0

ACOTAR and my obsession with fantasy fiction

Books are a great feeling in every form, but truly for me, no genre ever beats fantasy fiction. The immersive experience of fantasy worlds with their surreal physics and swoon-worthy romances will never cease to appeal to me. I'm currently reading A Court of Thornes and Roses (famously known as ACOTAR) by Sarah J Maas.... Continue Reading →

July 23, 2025 0

Tejo Tungabhadra by Vasudhendra | An immersive experience!

Tejo Tungabhadra is a captivating tale set in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, intertwining the lives of Jews and Catholics in Lisbon with the socio-political landscape of Vijayanagara, Karnataka. The author, Vasudhendra, portrays complex characters amidst themes of religious extremism, acceptance, and cultural exchange, crafting a richly immersive narrative.

June 30, 2025 0

Literary love triangles: Six of the controversial romances that we have loved in literature!

Love triangles in literature create tension and reflect societal values and psychological complexities over time. From classic examples like Elizabeth Bennet's choices in "Pride and Prejudice" to modern interpretations in the "Twilight" series, these relationships embody themes of love, identity, and moral dilemmas, revealing deeper cultural insights across eras.

June 3, 2025 0

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