gorefest

just finished reading elizabeth kostova's 'the historian'.

very enjoyable. almost gothic in the terror department. one will almost forgive stoker the dracula influx into pop culture, if it in any way inspired this book. it is both literary and entertaining at the same time. kostova creates atmosphere admirably. mountains, monastries, architecture, food, travel, east european countries, filial love, the impact of the iron curtain, religions and the superstitions they foster, and above all, the power of evil are all delt with, with a wonderful acuity.maintaining the suspence through such a long book cannot be easy,that too in one's first book, but she manages to capture one's attention and hold it. all the research -ten year's worth- is put to great use.there are the occassional, lovely turns of phrase.a very compulsive read. rather in the league of 'the rule of four'.


went rakhi shopping with shraddha today. just the right thing to do when u have a huge assignment to submit tomorrow and u haven't yet done a thing. when facing deadline, shop!