My Book Reviews

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhay, a master story teller; pens another masterpiece following "দূর্গেশনন্দিনি"। "কপালকুণ্ডলা" revolves around this নবকুমার (Nabokumar) starting w/ his journey where he gets stranded in a jungle and ends with mind boggling twists and turns of events. Which the readers could easily follow, however, Nabokumar can not.

The other half of the book focus on our (কপালকুণ্ডলা) kapalkundala who tries her best to cope w/ all that comes with marrying Nabokumar (নবকুমার) and her difficulty adjusting to the city life as she was born and bred in the forest.

Andrzej Sapkowski’s *The Witcher* series invites readers into a dark and immersive world of magic, monsters, and morally ambiguous characters. This particular collection of short stories serves as a prequel to the main Witcher saga, providing a deeper understanding of Geralt of Rivia's origins and the intricate lore surrounding the Continent. Sapkowski masterfully combines folklore and fantasy, creating a universe where the lines between good and evil blur.

The stories are rich with complex characters and woven with themes of destiny, survival, and the human condition. Geralt, the Witcher himself, is a loner cursed with supernatural abilities that set him apart from society. Yet, his sense of duty and honor often place him in situations that challenge his beliefs about the world. Alongside him, we encounter a wide range of intriguing characters, including mages, kings, and monstrous creatures, each contributing to the broader narrative in unexpected ways.

The pacing is fast and engaging, and Sapkowski’s ability to build tension and suspense keeps you hooked from story to story. The book is perfect for readers looking to dive into the Witcher universe before embarking on the main saga, or for anyone who enjoys intricately crafted high fantasy.

"Mein Kampf" translates to ‘My Struggles’. Adolf Hitler’s infamous manifesto delves deeply into his anti-Semitic views and his political ideology, expressing his hatred for both Communism and Judaism. Hitler considered these two forces to be the greatest evil threatening the world. Throughout the text, he boldly asserts the supposed superiority of the Aryan race, while labeling Jews as parasites. The manifesto's disturbing language foreshadows the horrific policies and actions that would later culminate in the Holocaust.

Published in the 1920s, the book has remained one of the most controversial and banned works in history, given its role in fueling Nazi propaganda. In 2016, it entered the public domain, and its content once again found circulation, particularly in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, showing how its harmful ideologies still resonate in parts of the world today.

Although it serves as a historical document, *Mein Kampf* should be approached with caution and studied critically, especially in light of its destructive legacy. The book’s themes of racism, nationalism, and authoritarianism are still relevant as discussions of political extremism continue to echo in contemporary discourse.