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"The world is not a wish granting factory"
Oh the beauty of the words, the perfection in narration, the truth in the phrases. Its all so beautiful!
It is not time that makes your love infinite, but its magnitude! And "some infinities are bigger than others".
One of the best book I have read in the recent times. An absolute page turner! Just loved the humor and the beautifully portrayed tragedy!
Oh the beauty of the words, the perfection in narration, the truth in the phrases. Its all so beautiful!
It is not time that makes your love infinite, but its magnitude! And "some infinities are bigger than others".
One of the best book I have read in the recent times. An absolute page turner! Just loved the humor and the beautifully portrayed tragedy!
The book started interestingly, but after a few chapters it got a bit boring when the author was describing how Mr G (aka The GOD) created this universe and what events unfolded one after the other. The description was nice, I found it boring only because I have already read about all that like a million times in my Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics lectures. (Yes the author described the creation of the Universe exactly as how it is supposed to have come to existence according to science's latest beliefs.)
Once the author get past the creation stage things get interesting. His dealing with nothingness and void is sometimes awesome.
Though the language lacks poetry, which is kind of expected, there still is fun in that. The chapters where the Mr G debates the good and evil with another persona, although lacking elegance, is interesting.
The ending of the book gives a peek in what the author think would be the future of our Universe and what will happen next.
Once the author get past the creation stage things get interesting. His dealing with nothingness and void is sometimes awesome.
Though the language lacks poetry, which is kind of expected, there still is fun in that. The chapters where the Mr G debates the good and evil with another persona, although lacking elegance, is interesting.
The ending of the book gives a peek in what the author think would be the future of our Universe and what will happen next.
If Cricket ever need a Brand Ambassador, there is no gentleman more suitable for the job than "The Wall" which stood tall amid shambles!
The book wasn't as awesome as his forward defense, something which can transform you to another world, but it was pretty awesome. Every article, written whether about "Dravid-The Cricketer" or "Dravid-The Man" gives a peek into the character he was. The compilation done cricinfo is commendable. The articles are from everyone involved even a quanta in the game.
And the interview right after his retirement, done by Sharda Ugra is just beautiful. She asks him a question and then he answer them, with same respect, intent and meticulousness he faced every ball bowled at him. There is a genuineness and real concern and care in his answers, something not found in the answers given by the God himself (#SRT). The desire to contribute is reflected in those well considered words, word spoken not without thoughts! Even after retirement his words were as insightful as it has ever been.
And then the book contained a wonderful surprise. The penultimate chapter was the 10th Sir Don Bradman oration delivered by Dravid. I have watched it at least 5 times and yet I read it for the sheer beauty of the oration (after all, it did not become the most watched Sir Don Bradman oration on youtube for nothing.)
And the icing on the cake is the last chapter by the cricinfo's stat editor, S Rajesh. The way he presents the number, simply amazing. And it tells you that Dravid's contribution to the Indian cricket was more than mere numbers (which are huge by all measures and in all era). He contributed to India more than just 24177 international runs!
The book wasn't as awesome as his forward defense, something which can transform you to another world, but it was pretty awesome. Every article, written whether about "Dravid-The Cricketer" or "Dravid-The Man" gives a peek into the character he was. The compilation done cricinfo is commendable. The articles are from everyone involved even a quanta in the game.
And the interview right after his retirement, done by Sharda Ugra is just beautiful. She asks him a question and then he answer them, with same respect, intent and meticulousness he faced every ball bowled at him. There is a genuineness and real concern and care in his answers, something not found in the answers given by the God himself (#SRT). The desire to contribute is reflected in those well considered words, word spoken not without thoughts! Even after retirement his words were as insightful as it has ever been.
And then the book contained a wonderful surprise. The penultimate chapter was the 10th Sir Don Bradman oration delivered by Dravid. I have watched it at least 5 times and yet I read it for the sheer beauty of the oration (after all, it did not become the most watched Sir Don Bradman oration on youtube for nothing.)
And the icing on the cake is the last chapter by the cricinfo's stat editor, S Rajesh. The way he presents the number, simply amazing. And it tells you that Dravid's contribution to the Indian cricket was more than mere numbers (which are huge by all measures and in all era). He contributed to India more than just 24177 international runs!
Probably one of the few science fictions I have read and liked.
The writer has done awesome.
Though the book has certain flare and humor in it, the non-science people might not like for the simple reason reason that they won't understand some of the descriptions of the rover or Hab provided. Also description of Mike's plans to survive after each hurdle would be a bit tough to comprehend. And in most part of the story that is what Mike has done,
1. Plan how can I survive this.
2. Execute the plan.
3. Make a new plan, since the previous one got screwed.
I though, loved the book. The descriptions given were so vivid and plain and the excitement building with each mission completion (or failure) was simply superb. The book though has certain elements which can't be done, but then no story is perfect.
The writer has definitely done his homework on the Mars Man Mission!
The writer has done awesome.
Though the book has certain flare and humor in it, the non-science people might not like for the simple reason reason that they won't understand some of the descriptions of the rover or Hab provided. Also description of Mike's plans to survive after each hurdle would be a bit tough to comprehend. And in most part of the story that is what Mike has done,
1. Plan how can I survive this.
2. Execute the plan.
3. Make a new plan, since the previous one got screwed.
I though, loved the book. The descriptions given were so vivid and plain and the excitement building with each mission completion (or failure) was simply superb. The book though has certain elements which can't be done, but then no story is perfect.
The writer has definitely done his homework on the Mars Man Mission!