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Reviewed Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones

Exquisitely written

Lloyd Jones’ novel on the blockade of the 1990’s is the latest addition to the list of books that I’ve read. This story about the young Matilda, her small island, her mother, her school, her “teacher” Mr. Watts(called Pop eye by the villagefolks), is an enchanting and endearing story. The sto...Read more

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Reviewed Between the Assassinations - Aravind Adiga

Second book by Aravind Adiga

This is Adiga’s second book which is a compilation of short stories. All these stories are based in a small town called Kittur, which is modeled on Mangalore. For those who are weak in geography and haven’t been following the news closely, Mangalore is a coastal town in Karnataka, adjacent to...Read more

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Reviewed The Cascade - Nungambakkam - Chennai

Good food, huge portions

If you are looking for options in Anna Nagar for oriental food, you can head to The Cascade. It is a cozy restaurant in Anna Nagar West, right above the Arun Ice-creams outlet and there are chances you might not notice it if you do not know that the restaurant exists. The ambiance of the rest...Read more

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