March book reading summary


March has been an interesting month with regards to reading. I got to explore some different genres and study the crafts and techniques of writing.  Summarizing the eclectic mix of titles. 

Who is Vera Kelly?: Technically a spy thriller, Who is Vera Kelly covers a lot of sub genres. Its about a story of a girl who works at a radio station and how she's hired for the CIA, finding herself in the middle of a coup and lurking dangers. 

The Wife Upstairs is a gothic and atmospheric thriller about a woman who is a dog walker and moves into her boyfriend's mansion. Things take a turn when she hears noises upstairs and digs out some skeletons in the closet. 

The Coldest Winter Ever is my first read in the Urban fiction genre and chronicles the coming of age story of a wealthy drug dealer's daughter, her trials and tribulations after her father's arrest. 

The Kindest Lie is the story set in the backdrop of the inauguration of President Obama. It tells the story of a Black woman who is forced to confront her past while attempting to move forward in her new life. 

Scare me if you can is a collection of short stories in the horror genre with a novel concept of a writers workshop. Each of the participants narrate their story and things take a turn with an unexpected wildcard entry at the end. 

Klara and the Sun tells the story of Klara-an artificial friend designed to provide companionship to children and her tryst with the complexity of the human world. 

Why we swim is an immersive read and offers an insightful and informative perspective on swimming. The author explores the relationship between humans and water, covers some inspiring stories that range from olympic athletes, a coach in Baghdad to nomads. 

Karate Chop is a collection of short stories translated from Danish. Set in Copenhagen, it explores individuals who thrive on solitude and imagination to gain excitement in their lives. 

The Mezzanine chronicles the mundanity of everyday life. Set in a span of 24 hours, it explores the life of an office goer who spends time mulling over his thoughts, relationship with objects like milk carton, straws and shoelaces and realizes how he is inspired by his childhood. 


Comments

KParthasarathi said…
Nine books in a month is no mean achievement. Each of them is different from the other.I admire your your voracious reading habit.
11:59 PM
KParthasarathi said…
Nine books in a month is no mean achievement. Each of them is different from the other.I admire your your voracious reading habit.
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