Having mentioned that I got back on track on one of my favorite pastimes, reading, a round-up of the recent books I've read is in order. So here goes a quick review.
The Bankster
Simple fiction linking up two different spheres of money laundering, covering a current issue. Language is simple and light. Works if you have time to kill.
Immortals of Meluha and the Secret of the Nagas.
Very deftly written fiction including mythological characters and weaving a story that is both cross-temporal and logical in a way. Language again is very simple but goes from good to mediocre in the second book. The suspense element in the second book was not up to the mark. Hope the upcoming third is as promising as the first.
The Calcutta Chromosome
Fiction taking us through the annals of Sir Ronald Ross and the discovery of the malarial parasite and stitching in it a parallel world of alternate medicine. An innovative story and an open ending that leaves one guessing. Very good language and good presentation.
Sea of Poppies
Written against the backdrop of the Opium wars and the then Indian cross-sea voyages. Liked it for the language, vivid descriptions and use of native vocabulary as required. Can't wait to read the sequel!
And I turn 29. The next year is going to be interesting, it will see through the turn of the third decade of my life, all of it that I had spent working in the software field.
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