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Author: Aravind Adiga Originally Published: 2008 Genre: Social satire, coming-of-age, crime fiction Language: English Main Character: Balram Halwai Page Count: 288 Book Review: The White Tiger is a 2008 novel by Indian author Aravind Adiga. It tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor villager in India who rises to become a successful entrepreneur. The novel is narrated in the form of a letter from Balram to the Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao.   The White Tiger is a powerful and disturbing novel that exposes the harsh realities of life in modern India. Balram's story is one of poverty, exploitation, and violence. He is forced to work as a rickshaw puller and a servant, and he is subjected to constant abuse. However, Balram is also a cunning and ambitious man. He sees the opportunities that exist in India's booming economy, and he is determined to make a better life for himself.   The White Tiger is a well-written and engaging novel. Adiga's prose is sharp and ...

    Name of the book: Ghost Author: Raina Telgemeier Originally Published: September  2016 Genre: Afterlife, Comic, Festivals, Fiction  Language: English Main character: Maya, Cat, Dad, Mom, Carlos, Don Diego  Review: If you have interest in afterlife, you will fall in love with this graphic novel, The book is about a family who move into a town in which it's believed ghost live Maya is the younger sister who is fighting with a lung disease which is cure less you learn about the rituals of Mexico and how do people pray to spirits the book is amazing it's a short read but will give you a level of satisfaction.   Page count: 256

  Name of the book: Drama   Author: Raina Telgemeier Originally Published:29 / July/ 2014 Genre: Drama, romance, fiction, graphic novel Language: English Main character: Calie, Mat, Liz, Lauren, Greg, Justin, Jessie, Bonnie Review:  I extremely enjoyed this book it's a great read, it promotes and supports the LGBTQ + community if you have interest in theatre, you will love this book it's also quite romantic, I am totally indebted to the author for creating an amazing book, the book revolves around a middle school play which is coming up Callie makes new friends and is now socially more engaged. The book won't take you much time to read, it's overwhelming to see how Raina has pen down her vast imagination in this book. I would recommend you read this book.   Page count: 240

  Name of the book: Dressed to Steel Author: Ruta Sepetys Originally Published:1 Feb 2022 Genre: Historical Fiction, Spy Fiction, Political Fiction Language:  Character: Christian, Cici , Buno , Mother , Dad , Starfish Review: 17-year-old Christian dreams to be a writer but Romanian aren't free to dream, he faces terrible torcher by the oppressive rules of Nicolea Ceausescu, he secretly works as a spy to save his family he also falls in love with a Romanian girl and further in life he marries her the book is highly entertaining and a must for history folks   Page count: 336 pages

Name of the book: Dressed to Steel Author: Carolyn Keene Originally Published:1 Jan 2006 Genre: Mystery Fiction Language: English Character:  Alice Roy, Kitty Drew, Miss Detective, Nancy, Paula Drew 🙃Nancy Drew: The main character, an intelligent and resourceful teenage detective. Carson Drew: Nancy's father, a successful lawyer who often supports her in her investigations. Bess Marvin: Nancy's best friend, known for her love of fashion and her cheerful personality. George Fayne: Nancy's other best friend, athletic and adventurous. Ned Nickerson: Nancy's boyfriend and a recurring love interest throughout the series. Hannah Gruen: The Drew family's housekeeper, who is like a second mother to Nancy. Chief McGinnis: The police chief in River Heights, where Nancy lives. Helen Corning: Nancy's close friend, who occasionally assists her in investigations. Deirdre Shannon: A snobby and often self-centered girl who frequently clashes with Nancy. Professor Beatrice Petr...