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Review of ‘Shadow of the past’ by Mayank Manohar.

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Sometimes we indeed are being hunted down by our own past, which costs us our today. It takes guts to actually face today even while carrying the baggage from the past. Pricked by memories, heartbroken past, and many more regrets which we carry upon our shoulders and also in our heads. Yet we are prompted to move forward in our life taking at least smaller steps. And one such book where I found in this instance is ‘Shadow of the past’ by Mayank Manohar.   Read further to dive into the detailed review of the book! One-line review:   "A riveting plot amongst the dwindling relationships, unearthing- emotions, doubts, inhibitions, inferiorities and utmost of all LOVE" Extended review:  Plot synopsis (spoiler-free ): The book takes off with Rehan and Lavanya, two star crossed lovers, crippled by their own past and insecurities and how their life changes when they stop running away and start embracing it. Lavanya and Rehan find each other on the same boat- a boat that woul...

Books review of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

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Train journeys can be really exciting and intriguing. They give us joy rides, take us to our destination, and the whole journey could be thoroughly enjoyed if you are any near to that of the window seat. Now imagine you traverse through the same train each day, and witness almost the same ‘out of the window experience’ but suddenly you are into a plot of a dreadful game, a murder, a betrayal, a saga… with these expectations I picked,   The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins .  Read further to dive into the detailed review of the book! One-line review:   "A riveting plot dividing relationships unearthed emotions, doubt, suspicion, thrill, betrayal and the utmost of all LOVE" Extended review:  Plot synopsis (spoiler-free ): The book takes off with Rachel who catches the same commuter train every morning, and the train exactly pauses at one particular signal from where she witnesses a house, and a young couple residing in it. She even starts to feel like she knows ...