Author Archives: Debarshi Kanjilal

Hamlet (the play)

William Shakespeare is a master storyteller and is known as giant of English Literature. Whatever the genre, comedy or tragedy, this magician has been successful in lending a sense of soul into his writings. Hamlet is a play which tries to bring out a different meaning and it has been very successful in striking a…

Julius Caesar (the play)

When you talk of William Shakespeare you expect an engaging plot with superb characterization. Among all the plays that he wrote Julius Caesar stands out of the rest only because of the engaging plot and superb characters. The character of Caesar has been taken from history who was a great leader of Rome. Shakespeare offers…

Great Expectation – Negative Review

When you talk of Great Expectation it evokes mixed feelings among the readers. There are sections of readers who feel this is a path breaking novel with lots to take home about but there are others who don’t feel that excited after reading the same. The novel, like many of his other works, is a…

Great Expectations – Positive Review

When you are looking for an engaging and moving story then Great Expectation by Charles Dickens is the best option to choose. This is a novel that strings together a tale of a boy named Pip. The readers get to experience the hardship that Pip is subjected to during his childhood where he is treated…

The Novel Robin Hood

For all the adventure people Robin Hood story still continues to be one the best. This story inspires all and sundry and is often used as an example for many. For people looking to read some inspiring larger than life stuff Robin Hood can be a good choice to make. There are ample evidences to…

Black Beauty

If you are looking for a comprehensive story dealing with animals then Black Beauty is the book to look for. This is a novel penned down by an avid animal lover and a philanthropist Anna Sewell, who literally completed the book in trying circumstances, while she was ill. This is a timeless tale which deals…

The Makers of the Modern India

When you talk of Ramachandra Guha (author of this book) you certainly expect a lot of plain talking filled with lucidity and erudite mix.

Madrasa Education in Modern India

In the recent times the Madrasas have received tremendous attention. Whatever may be of reason for this, it is always welcome.

Hotel K: The Shocking Inside Story of Bali’s Most Notorious Jail

Hotel K: The Shocking Inside Story of Bali’s Most Notorious Jail, a book written by Kathryn Bonelia, is a journey to the dark land of a holiday paradise- the true and vivid tale of the jails that exists where you can stroll through the park at your will against some nominal “entrance fee”.

The Lost Symbol

The Lost Symbol was the third book of the series which falls way short of quality and fails to meet the expectation of the readers.