Sunday, 31 August 2025

Book Review: Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a beloved classic of literature that has enchanted readers for generations with its magical world of Narnia, talking animals, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Set against the backdrop of World War II England, the story follows four siblings; Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as they step through a wardrobe and into a land trapped in an endless winter under the rule of the White Witch.

Monday, 25 August 2025

Book Review: I, Robot

Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot is a foundational work of science fiction that continues to cast a long shadow over the literary genre of artificial intelligence and robotics. This collection of short stories doesn't just tell tales about machines, it establishes the moral, philosophical, and psychological framework through which generations of readers have come to understand the possibilities and dangers of artificial intelligence. It sets the foundation for modern stories like the "Terminator" film series, "RoboCop" and "WarGames" and reflects humanity’s anxiety about AI gone rogue.

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Book Review: The Silence of the Lambs

Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs is more than just a gripping thriller; it is a psychological case study in terror and manipulation. Through its chilling narrative and complex characters, the novel ventures beyond the normal crime fiction and into the dark corners of human physcology.