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Summer Strike: Taking a Pause from Life

updated on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023Leave a Comment

“Summer Strike” is a 2022 Korean Drama based on the popular manhwa “I Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything by Joo Young-hyun. Cast includes Im-Siwan and Seulhyun.

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Kdrama Review: Twenty-five Twenty-One

updated on October 10, 2023November 6, 20223 Comments

Twenty-five Twenty-One is about Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin. What brings them together is their personal willpower to barge through life’s problems.

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Kdrama Review: Extraordinary Attorney Woo

updated on October 10, 2023August 25, 20222 Comments

A review of the now renowned Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” starring Park Eun-Bin as Woo Young-Woo, Kang Tae-Oh as Lee Jun-Oh and more.

Kdrama Review: Coffee Prince

updated on July 8, 2022June 9, 202224 Comments

Coffee Prince (Korean: 커피프린스 1호점), a classic in the world of Kdramas, stars the ever charismatic Gong Yoo, along with Lee Sun-kyu and Yoon Eun-Hye.

Big Magic; a review

updated on June 9, 2022April 1, 2022Leave a Comment

Big Magic, authored by Elizabeth Gilbert, is one of my favourite self-help books; it’s full of anecdotes from the lives of creative people.

Shoot. Dive. Fly. by Rachna Bisht Rawat – a review

updated on June 9, 2022January 21, 2022Leave a Comment

An in-depth book review of Shoot. Dive. Fly. by Rachna Bisht Rawat. This book is a medley of 21 real-life experiences of unique people in the Indian army.

A Search for Greatness (Legacy)

updated on November 26, 2022January 15, 20221 Comment

A legacy is not a necessity, but to leave a great mark behind that will be remembered for ages to come, seems like the best way to go.

Autobiography of Major Priya Jhingan, Lady Cadet Number 1 of Indian Army

Marching On by Major Priya Jhingan: a review

updated on January 14, 2022January 12, 202219 Comments

Book review of Marching On; the autobiography of Major Priya Jhingan, Lady Cadet No.1 of The Indian Army

Child Marriage – A Hapless Reality

updated on July 5, 2022January 11, 2022Leave a Comment

An article showcasing the social ill that is child marriage. It is estimated that 47% of girls in India are married before their 18th birthday.

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The book that brought an onslaught of the Dark Academia aesthetic in the literary world, with its ancient Greek poetry and the gothic atmosphere.

Since the plot is revealed in the beginning in quite a jarring manner, something I didn’t expect, a burning curiosity kept me going, “Surely that’s not the whole plot? Something must happen, right?” Well, surprising events did unfold, but the book focused more on why the murder happened, instead of who did it.

Richard is an interesting character, for he is selfish but doesn’t really own up to it. He seems to be a conformist, going along with what his friends do without being an active participant. I wondered if the numbness and derealisation he felt was portrayed through the writing style, with tactile descriptions and the general helplessness he exudes.

The characters were memorable (Henry), and the writing was fabulous, but the plot seemed stagnant. It’s almost a testament to Donna Tart’s writing prowess, that for a while, around 300 pages in, I forgot that absolutely nothing was happening. The ending left a sour taste in my mouth. Ill-fated romances aren’t my cup of tea, and admittedly, I would hesitate to reread The Secret History.

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1. Don’t Dare to Dream - When I tell you this show is hilarious, I truly mean it. It has family drama, some unrequited crushes, a love triangle, and of course, Jo Jong Suk’s charm. The show is on the longer side, but with its unique charm, as it deals with male breast cancer survivors.

2. Chicago Typewriter - A writer receives a typewriter from a quirky delivery woman and along with it comes a spirit, who claims to be his friend from a past life. The three discover a strange connection between them, dating back to pre-independent Korea, and a tale of unfinished business resumes in the modern era.

3. While You Were Sleeping - Suzy Bae and Lee Jong-Suk star in this fantasy thriller wherein the protagonist is haunted by dreams that materialise in real life. This gift of precognition is what unites a young woman and two men, who try to prevent crimes before they happen. The crime/thriller element was the highlight of the show, and I quite enjoyed watching it. The romance was pretty cute, in my opinion.

4. W: Two Worlds - The female lead’s whole life turns topsy-turvy when her father, a well-known Manhua artist goes missing, and she is teleported into the fictional world created by her father. The situation worsens when she falls for the protagonist of the manhua. This show is so unique, honestly.

5. Kill Me, Heal Me - The story revolves around the protagonist, who suffers from Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID), and a psychiatrist, who finds herself linked to his woes, and perhaps his past. This show is extremely unprecedented in its plot, which includes the mental health field as its main driving force. Disclaimer: Since this is fiction, I would say that the depiction of this illness is dramatised for the viewers and shouldn’t be taken as a literal fact.

💖 What did you think of this list? Do you have any recommendations to add to it? Comment down below⬇️

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Currently Reading: A Court of Wings and Ruin on my new Kindle 💖 I must say, the experience of reading a physical book is still my preferred feeling. Although, I do end up reading faster on my kindle. What about you?

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Do you prefer physical books over a kindle? Or vice-versa?

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