[Book Review] The Interpreter of Maladies

"Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri is a collection of short stories from different corners of this world. This fiction won the Pulitzer Prize of 2000.

The author has written stories on various topics. There are nine short stories. Half of the nine stories talks about romance and love while the other half talks about the anxious mind of a man who misses his family during wars, the remedy given to a girl whose disease is unknown, the faith of an boastful old lady when they found a real durwan and a man who finds his place in a foreign country with the help of an old lady. 

Truth be told this book was deeply disappointing. With this book winning the Pulitzer Prize and all, I thought it would blow my mind with its stories and style but I was wrong. The only plus point that I found in this book was that the author, Jhumpa Lahiri has done an exemplary job in providing the details of the stories. It was highly detailed focusing on the environment, characters and qualities. Unfortunately, this positive point wasn't enough to contradict the short stories which were more like excerpts. I hope her other books aren't like this but this one was definitely a crap for me. 

[Crafty Ideas] Round Flower

Round flowers are a crucial item for any type of decorations. If you are trying to make a wonderful handmade card for your best friend for this new year or if you want to decorate Christmas tree or the much awaited Christmas presents then be my guest because these flowers will glorify the beauty of anything twice.

These beautiful round flowers can be made so easily from thread, nylon cloth, needle and scissors. By following these simple measures given in the picture, you can also add beauty to your handmade work. 

From decorating dresses to curtains to making awesome show pieces these lovely ones will truly come in handy. With minimum fuss and few steps you can make them in less than 5 minutes. So lets get started shall we? 

[Book Review] To kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer prize winning fictional novel belongs to the genre Southern Gothic. The novel explores the theme of prejudices in society regarding social class and race. 

The story is seen through the eyes of a little girl named Scout. Scout lives with her brother Jem and widowed father Atticus Finch who is a well respected lawyer. When Atticus is appointed to defend a black man accused of raping a white girl, Scout and Jem discovers the ugly and misunderstood prejudices in their society. 

This anti-racist novel is a fine work done by Harper Lee. She brought in a good dose of humour while dealing with important issues like racism, rape and prejudice. There are many characters who are developed beautifully by the author that we may find ourselves being a part of them. Atticus Finch is one such character who teaches his children the precious values one must keep in mind. This is a novel which should not be missed by any reader and I really appreciate the way in which the author has explored these social issues which plague the society now and then. 

[Movie Review] How to Train Your Dragon 2

This movie is the sequel to the movie "How to train your dragon" and is interesting but not quite interesting as its prequel.

Directed by Dean DeBlois, this film includes Jay Baruchel, Kristen Wiig, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson and many other talented voices.

The movie begins by reminding viewers about the uniqueness of our hero's city. And that is "Dragons". Unlike the prequel, their city is not famous for hunting dragons but instead it's famous for dragon sports. Hiccup and Toothless in this movie looks a bit older. Toothless looks nearly the same but Hiccup has got some sprouting beard and looks much taller. 

This movie has brought in a new character which is sure to surprise us. Hiccup-Toothless team is sure to keep you entertained throughout the film. The movie is not as interesting as the first one but it is worth a watch.

[Movie Review] Interstellar

From the director Christopher Nolan comes another science fiction movie "Interstellar". The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, John Lithgow, Timothee Chalamet and many others.

"Interstellar" tells the story of a man and his mission to find another place to thrive when our planet is at the verge of destruction. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) finds himself destined to undertake a voyage along with astrophysicists and scientists to search a better place for mankind leaving his family far behind. 

The first half of the movie focuses mostly on his family. In the later half the movie grips more of science than of fiction and this can be a little irritating for the not-so-science-lovers. It will be a bit dry due to its complex science facts but the movie with its beautiful scenes is sure to make you cry. Christopher Nolan's magic has spilled a bit too much in "Interstellar" and the film is almost three hours long. The movie with its amazing actors keeps the viewers glued and as of whole it's not that bad either but it's definitely not Nolan's best.