en-US Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:27:04 -0800 60 144 41 https://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review8226032280 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:27:04 -0800 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8226032280 Anwesha gave 5 stars to Shakti: The Eternal Flame (Paperback) by Anurag Shrivastava
Shakti – The Eternal Flame tells its story with quiet power rather than noise. Aparna’s journey is not rushed; it unfolds layer by layer, showing how trauma shapes, but does not define, a life. The novel focuses on endurance—the kind that survives betrayal, violence, and a broken system. The legal battle feels less like a fight for property and more like a demand to be seen and believed. Corruption looms constantly, making justice feel uncertain and hard-earned. The language is simple, yet the emotions run deep. What stays with the reader is not just the struggle, but Aparna’s refusal to disappear. This book leaves a strong, thoughtful impression about courage born from suffering. ]]> Review8193370142 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:26:47 -0800 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8193370142 Anwesha gave 5 stars to Wai Bangkok: Stories of Culture, Faces and Self-Discovery (Hardcover) by Bhuban Patra
Wai Bangkok is one of those rare books that sneaks up on you. What begins as a set of stories rooted in a city slowly unfolds into something far more intimate, a meditation on identity, displacement, and the quiet moments that shape who we become.

Bhuban Patra’s writing is gentle yet deeply evocative. Bangkok isn’t just a backdrop here; it feels alive, breathing through its people, cultures, and contradictions. Each story captures a fleeting emotion or encounter, making the reader pause and reflect rather than rush ahead. There’s a strong sense of in-betweenness throughout, between cultures, homes, and versions of the self, which makes the book especially resonant for anyone who has ever felt lost, uprooted, or quietly searching.

What I appreciated most was the restraint in the storytelling. The prose doesn’t try to impress; it simply feels honest. Some stories linger long after you’ve finished reading, not because of dramatic twists, but because of how achingly human they are.

This is not a fast-paced read, it’s a soulful one. Perfect for readers who enjoy reflective fiction, cultural nuance, and stories that sit with you rather than shout at you.

Highly recommended for anyone who believes cities change us, and sometimes help us find ourselves. ]]> Review7674843229 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:35:37 -0700 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7674843229 Anwesha gave 5 stars to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Hardcover) by V.E. Schwab
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