The Review Post

And it is to learn this secret, that you begin your quest with Ashwin Sanghi. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia I was instantly kicked, couldn't wait to begin. I thought it was going to be a Johnny Quest-esq adventure where there's murder, mystery, crooks, killers and a climax that brings it all together. The book starts out well. With a narrative in the voice of Lord Krishna and a story that begins with a gruesome murder, you think this plot is headed somewhere. Enter Taarak Vakil, the ultimate evil being, but that's until the author introduces Mataji - what a mastermind!  So now, we're deep into the historic Krishna era, and Kalyug is at it's worst with over three murders already been committed and the cops chasing the wrong target. And you're thinking, so is he (the killer) really the Kalki (tenth) avatar of Vishnu?  Protagonist Ravi Mohan Saini, a smart, knowledgeable history professor enlightens the reader many a time during the course of the...

I've had this for the longest time. Even though people said that I must, I managed to keep myself away. I don't know why - writing a blog just never appealed to me. I've always been a late bloomer - be it fashion, work or otherwise. Some things just take time to process. Or maybe it's just that thing that I mustn't do it cos everyone else is. I'm too cool I thought. It must be good for me - but I'm too cool. Drink milk, it's good for you, mom said. Nah! I'm too cool. Remember that phase we all went through? In my case I think it lasted a bit longer than it should have. With respect to family, friends, work, health - everything. So, here I am, giving blogging a shot. Here's hoping it works out for me. :-) mentalblock will be my thought board of sorts. I will pin my thoughts here, yes, but not my worries and sorrows. So, it won't be my Dear Diary (no whining and pining). It's more of an attempt to share what I think is good, bad, ug...