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Book Review: Crimson Mirage by Babujee

‘Crimson Mirage’ by Babujee is a searing and deeply psychological journey into the heart of a political revolutionary. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1960s Calcutta, the novel plunges us into the life of Manush, a gifted young man whose ambition for a new life takes a dark and ultimately tragic turn. The city itself feels like a living character, its intellectual ferment and revolutionary fervor serving as both an intoxicating promise and a fatal lure. This is not a heroic tale, but a chilling examination of how political ideals can erode a person's soul, leaving behind a haunted echo of who they once were. The novel’s first act expertly charts Manush’s descent. His love for an elusive classmate, Mita, becomes the initial spark, drawing him into an underground extremist group where passion quickly solidifies into a dangerous purpose. The author masterfully portrays the psychological unraveling that follows, as Manush is consumed by a world of political violence, paranoia, an...

Book Review: The Book of Gems by Vidya Math

Amazing magical mystical fantasy novel by Vidya Math, on the lines of Book of Stamps. This novel is profound, and as an author Vidya has superbly crossed her own narrative brilliance as reflective in the story. This novel is a breathtaking dive into a world brimming with magic, vulnerability, and ancient lands with secrets. From the very first page, the narrative of naïve characters pull you into the verdant, sprawling kingdom of Zohor through both the stories of past and present. The lead character is Othelia. She has grown up, but before that she lost her mother before moving to a new place. However, her quest to get again with Harry, a boy who appeared from wilderness when she was a child have had drastic influence on her memories. As the book also takes a look at the aloof childhood of Othelia. Her father being a Chancellor was a busy man, and mother a simple home woman. She has had no one to play around. As she explores the faraway land of Zohor and their allied folklores with Har...