The Temple is Not My Father by Rasana Atreya
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pages: 40
Genre: Literary Fiction, Cultural
Source: Book Review Request
Average Goodreads Rating: 4.08
SYNOPSIS:
Ensnared by a tradition hundreds of years old, a woman fights for her daughter’s happiness.
From
the author of 'Tell A Thousand Lies,' which was shortlisted for the
2012 Tibor Jones South Asia award. UK's Glam magazine calls 'Tell A
Thousand Lies' on of their 'five favourite tales from India.'
If you like Rohinton Mistry or Shilpi Somaya Gowda,you might like this short story of 40 pages.
~~From Goodreads~~
Grieftime by Heather Bulpett
Rating: 2 of 5 stars
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
Pages: 292
Source: Book Review Request
Genre: dystopian, mystery
Average Goodreads Rating: 3 stars
THE BLURB:
In a world where life, love and even reproduction are regulated by the state, Lyn reluctantly accepts that she must marry again just weeks after her first husband's death. Supported by her friend Judith, she acquiesces to her every movement being monitored 'in her own best interests’.
Into Lyn's life comes Mikey, a younger man who was once a pupil of hers. Lyn tries to follow the rules and fit into the wifely role that has been allotted to her, learning how to cope with the exuberant, straight-talking Mikey and his large, boisterous family - something she never had as an orphan brought up in a 'dump' home. But a new relationship is not the only surprise Lyn has to face: she feels as if she is being stalked, and isn’t even sure if she can trust her best friend anymore.
As Lyn's world unravels, she is comforted by her new husband and supported by her mysterious 'counsellor' Dylan. But who really has her best interests at heart, and can the heavy surveillance she is under ever be justified? Grieftime is an innovative novel that embraces a world shaped by technology; a world without free will that surely none of us would want to live in.
~~From Goodreads~~
Before turning this post to a total chaos with the books I'm about to list, I would like to thank pretty Lola of Hit or Miss Books for tagging me to another exciting tag and apologize as well for posting super late. (sigh) It's been a chaotic week at work. Thank God I survived. So well, here's my share on this tag.
The rules of #TenBookChallenge tag is simple.
List 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Do not take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They do not have to be the “right” books or great works of literature, just ones that have affected you in some way. Paste these instructions and tag 10 friends, including me, so I can see your list.“
