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Book Review 108: The Emperor: Live The Dream by Ram Joshi

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  A fascinating novella, The Emperor: Live The Dream,  is an allegorical tale. It narrates the journey of the penguin-Em. In the frozen continent of Antarctica, lived a baby penguin, Em. He had big dreams. s he grew up, he was sceptical, he procrastinated. The other members of his tribe thought that his dream was impossible to achieve. But one day, Em did set off on a journey to pursue his dream. He faced tremendous difficulties and a number of tumultuous circumstances on his way.  Could Em succeed in his journey? Read the book to know about Em's exceptional adventure... Em's journey can be interpreted as the journey of life. An adventure with a goal to achieve in the end. A journey which is filled with challenges and difficulties. The final goal can be achieved only if one keeps going, braving every difficulty one faces on the way. And Em the penguin did just that. He kept going no matter what. The Emperor: Live The Dream is a motivational tale. Em's journey is very inspir

Book Review 107: Quaker by Rohan Singhvi

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Unique and gripping,  Quaker by Rohan Singhvi is a thriller which focuses on cartel rivalry, mafia and gang wars. set in Warem, a fictional country in Southern Europe, the book tells the tale of Rick Quaker.  This short and crisp read is quite interesting.  Characters in this book are developed brilliantly. Each of the characters is provided with a detailed background description. This character-driven narrative is simple yet focuses on the internal struggles of the character. The writing style and the use of lucid language make this book a very easy read. The use of witty dialogues makes it all the more interesting to read. The book begins with an introduction to the characters. The writing conventions that are used in the book are also described in detail so that the readers can easily comprehend the story.  The entire plot is divided into four seasons, which are further divided into several episodes. I would love to see this book adapted into a series or movie. There is however one