1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four)

Author: George Orwell Publication Date: June 1949

2026-04-01 2 min read Sincheenz

Finally, got around to reading this book, and I must say I enjoyed it more than I expected. I was primarily motivated to read it because my 17-year-old son had read it and was very impressed and intrigued by it. This got be curious and I must say there is so much material for discussion. Given the current geopolitical scenario, this should be read to understand why a multi-party democratic system is necessary. Continue reading

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Kafka on the Shore

Author: Haruki Murakami Publication Date: October 2005

2026-03-21 2 min read Sincheenz

I listened to the audiobook version of Kafka on the Shore and I think the voice changeovers were excellent. You could really experience each one distinctly. A very strong performance overall. I enjoyed the characters Nakata and Oshima the most. Johnny Walker and Colonel Sanders the least. As for the book itself, the story, or should I say the stories, were all unique, and the writing style is very fascinating. It intertwines many ideas and messages into different narratives and then brings them together in the end. Continue reading

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