Tag: books

  • The Absurdity of War

    Slaughterhouse-Five draws our attention to the deathly effects on the soldiers and the cataclysmal impact on them post-war. What stands out here is the unwonted nature of war relative to the combatants and non-combatants. There are no winners in the war, no kings nor queens in the battlefield, only pawns. 

  • Catch 22- Joseph Heller

    Sheer madness, that’s how one gets to reprise Joseph Heller’s Catch-22, a WWII satirical narration of the epic adventures of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps and his confreres in a US Army squadron based in Italy. The storyline itself is in a non-chronological form and makes little sense at […]

  • Free Ebooks and Audiobooks: Your Guide to Legitimate Sources

    The internet, an endless labyrinth of lists upon lists, beckons with its siren call. Amidst this digital deluge, I’m offering one more—though this one is a lifeline for voracious readers (book hoarders excuse) seeking legitimate online sources for ebooks and audiobooks. These trusted havens open doors to vast and varied realms, welcoming millions of smartphone […]