Kevein Books and Reviews

“Anthropic Waves” is a profound heart touching poetry collection by the Sri Lankan author Pramudith D Rupasinghe. The collection spans across various global backdrops. It sometimes walks the memory lane of the author while growing up in Sri Lanka, in another instance…the poems will take you strolling across beaches of Africa or some other countries and narrate the stories of traditions…lineage…love and loss. From rich to war-torn to under-developing countries, the author seems to have observed the impacts silently. Thus, this poetic collection hits you hard. It is like armchair experience, however in a poetic way. Not an exact travelogue, the poems carry the intensity of pain of the people from various zones of their lives. The impact and observation of the book is global. It reads like a map of poetry. Nearly all poetries have different mood, zeitgeist, and appeal…a sort of cogitation that one could make if that person has lived or frequented that country and place. One of the stand...

‘Bhuno’ is a terrific Bengali novel written by Orpheus Rayswarnadhir that delves deep in the folktale/story that has its only vestiges but not the proper scaffold. The story revolves around the disappearance of a father and son, Bhuno and Syamra, along with their white owl. That’s why the narrative is presented as a recovered story that someone has left for the townspeople. It is set against the backdrop of a ‘Maoist’ den called ‘Kolmikim.’ In its pursuing genre, the novel is classified as Young Adult Fiction, with a focus on classic themes. Additionally, the story seems to have elements of mystery or suspense due to the central disappearance. The book explores the relationship between a father, a son, and their unusual companion, the white owl. The mention of "Kolmikim" and the "Maoist" connection suggests a story that delves into social or political issues, possibly related to insurgency or a specific historical context. Talking about Maoist Den in the book,...

“The Soul Devourers” by Dhruv Nala is the first book in Rakshasa Chronicles. It is a different and powerful fantasy espionage novel that blends elements of Indian mythology with a contemporary urban setting. The story is set in Hyderabad, which is plagued by attacks of Rakshasas (sort of devils from the Indian mythology). The Rakshasas are merciless attackers. To counter them, The Anti-Rakshasa Force (ARF) is responsible for protecting the city, and its elite agents, Aditya, Ramya, and Rajesh, are skilled in combating these threats. However, a new and more brutal wave of killings begins, unlike anything the ARF has encountered before. The attackers are elusive, leading to rumors of a ghost, a monster, or an entirely new kind of Rakshasa. The core of the plot revolves around these agents' efforts to unravel this mystery as fear grips the city. Eventually the bigger theme in the book is Good vs. Evil – a popular recurring theme amidst Indian mythological books. The constant battle...