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A Humorous Take on Mythological Fiction-Ms Draupadi Kuru: After the Pandavas

Imagine getting on a superb ride, taking a pause of sorts from your usual “splendid,” “perfect,” and “heavenly” life, and enjoying human hood. Confused? Well, Ms Draupadi Kuru After the Pandavas by Trisha Das is a brilliant fictional account of what happens when our goddesses, or lady powers, choose to leave the confines of heaven and visit Earth. Is all hell breaking loose? Ah, now that is a paradoxical statement, huh?

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The Beauty and Tragedy of The Picture Bride: A Book Review

My first ever Korean fiction, and oh boy, what an experience it was to read it! An absolutely moving and spellbinding family drama about a Korean bride who travels to marry a man who is not looking for a wife but something else. A plethora capturing the complete 20th-century Korean American immigrant experience, The picture bride by Lee Geum Yi is perfect for those who have enjoyed “Pachinko” or “Peach blossom”.

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