The Goa Gambit by Anurag Tripathi Book review: The casinos of Goa are fascinating for those who live in faraway areas. Even I wanted to know about the games and people's lives. I have heard of a lot of drug intake in keeping, trafficking, gambling, and power games. So, to satisfy my quest, I picked up a book that is full of casino life and the power games involved to keep your white-collar status intact. "The Goa Gambit" is an engaging and gripping read. The narrative hooked me from the beginning until the end. I was intrigued by each character's secrets and the adroit manner in which the author penned the narrative. The story revolves around Anton, Jayesh, Pankaj and Ruby. Their lives have a deep and dark past that shaped their lives and they grew up as strong and heartless persons. The narrative takes the reader on a journey of scandals, deception, fake images, Tripathi masterfully paints a vivid picture of the bustling casino scene in Goa, filled with power-hung
The Oath: Kalki’s Sivagamiyin Sabatham Retold by Preetha Rajah Kannan Book review: " The Oath" by Preetha Rajah Kannan is an enamouring retelling of " Sivagamiyin Sabatham ", blending history and fiction in a story loaded with adoration, war, and double-crossing. Set in seventh-century India, the story follows the extreme clash between the Pallava and Chalukya realms. King Pulikesi of the Chalukyas attacks Kanchi, prompting a sensational counterattack by King Narasimhavarman Pallava on the Chalukya capital, Vatapi. Amid the fights and political plots, an enthusiastic romantic tale unfolds between King Mamallan and the gifted artist, Sivagami. Their adoration is tried by the strife of war and the plans of adversaries attempting to pull them apart. The author depicts the pressure of this illegal love, as mystery plots are arranged in secret religious communities, professional killers stand by in the shadows, and kings camouflage themselves to penetrate hostile areas