BESTSELLER. (Book review)

NAME: BESTSELLER.

AUTHOR: Ahmed Faiyaz.

GENRE: Fiction, contemporary, drama-comedy.

PUBLISHER: Rupa Publications.

PAGES: 196
RATE: 3.5/5


This book has a very interesting and amusing story to tell, and was especially fascinating to me, because I have always wondered about the inside view of the publishing world, and the writer does a great job of portraying the dirty side of the publishing 'game' and how money and power play a huge role here as in any other industry (all the while being hilarious!)
The main aspects that work for this book are, the narration and the characters. The story is about a London-based failed writer Akshay Mathur who's sent to India to revive a doomed publishing house run by Mr. Kalim by any possible means. For most part of the book, I really couldn't root for this guy but I liked the idea of a not-so-perfect protagonist who felt real. I couldn't forgive him for a few things he did and felt he was quite a hypocrite. But he does get some much needed development by the end of the book, and puts his heart into bettering the publishing house, which makes it easier for the reader to appreciate his efforts. 
My favourite character in this book though was Zorah Kalim, the daughter of Mr. Kalim who really is as feisty as her name! She was a breath of fresh air into how female characters (mainly Muslim women) are portrayed, & I enjoyed reading about her. The girl lost her mother quite early, had an estranged relation with her dad and must have had to deal with quite a lot to emerge out that confident. Honestly I thought she was far too good for Akshay and I just want to request the author to maybe write a spin-off about her story before and after meeting Akshay!
The other characters like the superstar 'Roshan Khan' is hilarious as this self-obsessed actor who thinks he can act, Anya Malik is quite a go-getter too and I love how her sexual preference was written in an understatement and not made a huge deal about. All the other characters worked for me as well. 
The book is fast paced and the continuous peeks into what goes on in Akshay's mind made it a really fun read.
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Though this book wasn't everything I wanted it to be, and I wasn't quite convinced about a few plot points like the issue with the Minister, yet I found this to be absorbing, entertaining & will recommend it to anyone looking for a light, intelligent read. 

HOT LOVE INFERNO. (Book review)

NAME: HOT LOVE INFERNO❤

BOOK SERIES: PROPHECY ALLOCATION SERIES

AUTHOR: NICKY BLUE

GENRE: DARK COMEDY, FANTASY 

PAGES: 171

RATE: 4/5

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The story of this dark comic fantasy book is narrated by a dog, a basset hound, called Keith. Sold yet? Also it is a talking dog that has super powers of time travelling through any dimensions of the multi-verse and is also the savior in this story. Got your attention I am sure!
So the story is about Barry who lives with his mother Molly and is a trained ninja, in the disguise of a gardener. His father and sister went missing a while ago, and the police could find no trace of them but Barry was sure this wasn't a normal missing case. When Barry is out on a movie date with his mother's friend Merril's niece Joanne, three huge and ruthless Samurai attack the theatre and cause havoc there looking for Barry. Though he escapes, they kidnap Jo and keep her in an illegal sex toy factory, Barry now has 3 days to find and save her before she dies due to lack of medication for her seizures. His mother also believed these events were somehow connected to his father and sister's sudden missing.
Thus start a series of crazy and also hilarious events and how Keith, the basset hound enters this story makes it a great fun read. The samurai also hint towards some prophecy that they want to know more about which gets Barry confused. I do not want to give away anymore in this review as that would completely destroy the mystery and thrill of reading the book. So get it on kindle as soon as possible! 
The ending seemed like the book would have a next part and I am pretty excited!
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The book has great and interesting characters with crazy situations and ninjas, samurai, a talking dog with special powers, a fearsome fairy-ish creature, and a lot more, which definitely makes it an exciting read. Would recommend it if you are fantasy story fans or into dark comedy!