One Book Review

 - The Silent Patient  - By Alex Michaelides Genre - Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Fiction Rating - 4/5 Pages - 336 The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller about a women's act of violence against her husband - and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in N...

 Steal Like An Artist - By Austin Kleon Genre - Non-FIction, Art, Self Help Rating - 4/5 Pages - 160 You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a guide whose positive message, graphic look and illustrations, exercises, and examples will put readers directly in touch with their artistic side. It is a book on coming up with creative ideas and has been the New York Times Bestseller.  When Mr. Kleon was asked to address college students at Broome Community College in upstate New York  in 2011, he shaped his speech around a simple list of ten things he wished someone had told him when he was starting out at their age. They were: 'Steal like an artist; Don't wait until you know who you are to start making things; Write the book you want to read; Use your hands; Side project...

- The Alchemist - By Paulo Coelho Genre - Fiction, Classics, Self Help, Adventure Rating - 4.8/5 Pages - 182 A self-help book that is indeed very inspiring. I read this book when I was feeling extremely low and was very underconfident, this book gave me a light of hope and the determination to achieve anything I dream.  Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, following our dreams.   The Alchemist  is written in simple prose that is heavy on sensory details. It contains a lot of extremely quotable passages, which gives the book a “self-help” tone.  Santiago is a shepherd from Andalusia...

 - It Starts With Us By Colleen Hoover Genre - Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Rating - 4.5/5 Pages - 323 "It is my wish for you to be my fish" Before  It Ends with Us , it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favorite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the “glorious and touching” ( USA TODAY ) #1  New York Times  bestseller  It Ends with Us . Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas,...

 The Kite Runner  By - Khaled Hosseini Genre - Fictional, Classics, Contemporary Ratings - 4.5/5 Pages - 371 Today we are going to review another classic written by none other than Khaled Hosseini. It takes us to the life of the people living in Afghanistan and how they have to face the challenges during Taliban Rule. A movie was also made based on this novel.  With more than 120 photos in full color and the complete screenplay, the story behind the making of the movie is based on the beloved bestselling novel directed by Marc Forster ( Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland, and Stranger Than Fiction ). Based on one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes, and redeeming love. In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. One boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their life forever and set in motion an epic ...

-   IT ENDS WITH US BY - COLLEEN HOOVER Genre - Fictional, Romance, New Adult  Rating - 3/5 Pages - 386 "Sometimes it is the one who loves you who hurts you the most." Today we are gonna review the bestselling new york sensational book written by colleen hoover. She has beautifully portrayed the journey of the romance of a teenage girl to the romance of an adult woman. But when I purchased this book, I was filled with a lot of hope and excitement. At some point, I think it didn't deliver that level of story. I think it is a little overhyped. It is a great novel for a beginner but I think there can be more to the novel which the author fails to deliver. It has three main characters - Lily, Ryan, and Atlas. Here is an insight into the novel- Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up — she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her o...

A Thousand Splendid Suns - By Khalid Hosseini Genre - Fictional, Historical, Classic Rating - 5/5 Pages - 372 A book that ripped the hearts of almost many readers including me. This book gives us the feeling of gratitude, family, love, affection, feminism, and a lot more. It is beautifully written by the author Khaled Hosseini. He is indeed a storyteller.  Khaled Hosseini born March 4, 1965, is an Afghan-American novelist, UNHCR goodwill ambassador, and former physician. His debut novel The Kite Runner (2003) was a critical and commercial success; the book and his subsequent novels have all been at least partially set in Afghanistan and have featured an Afghan as the protagonist. He unfolds the story very well. Here is a glimpse of the book as a summary. A Thousand Splendid Suns is set in Afghanistan from the early 1960s to the early 2000s. Mariam, a young girl in the 1960s, grows up outside Herat, a small city in Afghanistan. Mariam has complicated feelings about her parents: She ...