Book Reviews
The Palace of Illusions
Paulo Coelho
A vivid reimagining of the Mahabharata that gives Draupadi a voice of her own and explores her relationships, ambitions, struggles, and choices.
Rating: ★★★★★ 4.5/5
The White Tiger
Aravind Adiga
Balram's journey from a poor village to India's world of wealth and power offers a bold look at class, ambition, corruption, and the price of success.
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4/5
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
A simple yet powerful story about following your dreams, listening to your heart, and finding meaning in the journey.
Rating: ★★★★★ 4.5/5
The Namesake
Jhumpa Lahiri
Through Gogol's life, the novel explores what it means to grow up between cultures while trying to understand family, identity, and where you truly belong.
Rating: ★★★★★ 4.5/5
The Guide
R. K. Narayan
Raju starts out as a charming railway guide but finds himself drawn into a life he never expected, making the novel an engaging story of love, deception, change, and redemption.
Rating:★★★★☆ 4/5