deepat's Reviews (252)

This was one of the most hyped books I have been seeing around. And the hype is totally real. It is a very warm, fuzzy book. There’s quite a bit of magic, there’s some baking, there’s a lot of ‘gardening’, there’s a lot of simple-village-folk kinda care, there’s a heart-in-the-right-place hero and a timid-yet-courageous heroine. A lovely tale that did become a little intense at one point, but ended up all-good-and-fine in every possible way. One of the best books I’ve read. 

A really good book. Very practical tips - there’s quite a bit of the French fascination that comes through. However the book is a nice compilation of the author’s tips for graceful living. It covers different areas of life - such as dressing, cooking, relationships and more. A great book with lots of real life talk - recipes, included. 

Another one of my childhood favourites. Loved the beautiful ladies dresses and used to swoon over the illustrations as a kid. The story of the kind and forgiving Vidyutprabha (and how awesome is that name - I used to imagine it meant the Light of the Lightning) is one of the best from the Amar Chitra Katha series, imo. 

The book was a riot, as are most of Wodehouse’ books. It is old-fashioned humour, but I love it. Totally my favourite author. Utterly hilarious complications abound at Blandings Castle, where yet again, lovers are sent to exile. The Honourable Galahad Threepwood, golden-hearted and wily in equal measure, saves the day. I am, however, always feeling sheepish reading Wodehouse, because I burst into uncontrollable laughter quite a few times. 

The story is indeed quite gripping. Makes me want to continue the series, especially since it ended on such a cliffhanger. I hope that Clifton will turn out good in the end; that the incidents in his life will not make him bitter.

A great book about the power of unwavering faith. I love the simplicity of the characters and their inherent goodness. I am not sure when I first read this; it must have been one of my first ever reads as a little child. The original paperback comic is now a tattered mess. I’m glad ACK Comics are now digitally available as an app and on Kindle as well. Almost all my knowledge on Indian history and mythology comes from these books. 

These are mostly stories that I hadn’t read earlier. The oldest stories, I presume. It was fun, definitely. But I’m afraid, the price on Kindle was too high. The book may not be worth the price, for most. 

Every page is a masterpiece. It makes me laugh, makes me think. The story about the burglary, the camping trip - hilarious, yet eye-opening. Susie’s Valentine’s Day card to Hobbes is chef’s kiss. The optimism of Calvin - when the beanie he’d worked so hard for disappoints, but the cardboard box it came in makes up for it - is so endearing.  Calvin’s life-view and Hobbes’ perspective are both relatable and entertaining. The most thought-provoking comic I’ve ever known. 

A fun, fast, justice-served kinda book. I do feel like the author has stretched reality a bit too far in places. Yet once I overlook that aspect, it was a fun ride. Amber, the computer whiz is most certainly the star of the show. Pen, the classy author, was interesting too. 

A lovely, heartwarming tale about the power of friendship. The story moved very smoothly, but after about the fifth mission, I was too eager to find out what happened to Queen Blossom to change her attitude so much. Several puzzles are dotted throughout the book. A few easy recipes are also thrown in. A fun read at any age.