Haresh Daswani
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An entrepreneur, environmentalist, racer, wine lover, writer, and many more random things. Haresh has started writing through poetry and upon its mastery (mostly boredom, you cannot truly master writing as it is an evolving process) has shifted to experimenting with essay and short stories.
Haresh's passion in short story lies in being able to dwell within the universe of consciousness and experimenting, dissecting, and in short, exploring and destroying and recreating thoughts, concepts, interjecting hallucinations and twists focused on something deeper, engaging the reader to jump in and explore together
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- Zombie Field: The Rise and Fall
on March 13, 2011
When Razorback asked me to review his book, the title honestly made me think twice.
The last thing I wanted to do was read a book on zombies or vampires and such. But when I read the details below, I have to say, it got me captivated. Now I am not a very big fan of action books and science fiction is not entirely my cup of tea, but I do not mind reading them once a while. I am giving this precaution to readers because it then becomes a greater challenge for the author, Razorback, to design a book for a person who is not entirely interested in his genre.
But he has done a good job as far. I did enjoy the book's storyline for I found it unique and it drives well with my imagination. I can see the movie in my head and I would actually recommend that movie to friends as something worth watching.
The visuals, flow, and structure has been done well and has me enjoying the whole piece. As previously stated, I am not entirely a fan of this genre, so it was a little heavy for me to continue reading, given that I am a bigger fan of comedies or thought provoking books. Nonetheless, the fact that I can give 4 stars is beyond impressive for the author and his piece.
If you are a fan of action and science fiction, this is a good read. If you have a wild imagination and would like to see Brandi's silky skin, this book is definitely a must read.
Kudos again to the author.
- Women and Other Monsters
on May 18, 2011
Bernard's craft in writing stories does not just stop with amazing stories that keeps a reader glued to the book. He has great art in creating the tonal element and is very fluent in his ability to paint pictures with words. This is a rare craft indeed.
The greatest challenge in short stories is the ability to send the reader to another dimension, see the place, feel it, and transport. Bernard has been able to transport his reader from one place to the next, making me cringe on what will happen next. It is beyond great craft, his style puts him in the echelon of some of the best appreciated authors out there.
His craft, as displayed in the book, is an American version of Gita Mehta in The River Sutra. If that book is enjoyed (as I have really well recommended) this book gets the same fair justice.
- For Nothing
on May 20, 2011
For the big fans of mafia fiction, For Nothing has to be in your library for its style in writing.
Reading Nicholas' book, I found myself living the realism of mafia life. Its constant worry on living has been obscured by revenge and the constant need to survive blurred by politics and what is in the future, or if there is any.
The book has many twists as it gets to the end, and as you draw closer, you see more possibilities of a different ending, it is limitless, and turning the page from one to the next never ends, it is an insatiable urge to want to know what happens next. Nicholas has done an amazing job in narrating.
A recommended book that really puts you in the shoes, a rare gem indeed
- A Job From Hell (Ancient Legends Book 1)
on May 24, 2011
This has got to be one of the fewest vampire stories I actually liked :)
Jayde has been able to infuse light humor, non-cheesy romance, and a great story in one amazing book.
It was like Douglas Adams on vampire stories, it was enjoyable, and mostly witty, just as how I like 'em.
The synopsis in itself said it well, it was indeed a job from hell, but seeing both voices in the book, and seeing her utter confusion in a newfound situation, to accept the whole thought of vampires must be overpowering, and to be put in the politics of the entire thing is something completely different.
And to imagine, I finished the book in a day, I just cannot put it down.
- Ghosts of a Tired Universe
on June 02, 2011
Jonas has written what is indeed a mind blowing material that is mixed with poetry in every line.
His piece just made me crazier in the past two days, seeing the world in a newfound confusion, staring at human mortals with the same question that lingers within my head as it all goes through. We seem to be mortals unaware of personal divine potential, or are we seeking to wish it so?
Page after page, word after word, Jonas has really thought well, pondered deep, and injected thoughts, concepts, a whole new philosophy that would never have been heard of, but carries so much weight, carries so much revelation, that this book had to be read again, and again, and again, until the entire truth found in what might seem like fiction to the rest finally gets absorbed, forcefully, by a mind who was never used of such philosophical revelation and confusion. It has opened a new door that has created doubt, color, and leaves a chalky feel in the tongue as you seek water, and thirst that cannot seem to be quenched anymore.
It changes ones view, and it changes even further, seeking to understand the mind of Donatello.
Somewhere along the line, this book can drive the obsessed insane, and the insane to smile a little smile that can change the world.
For somewhere along the line, success, the healing process, needs destruction first.
And its intensity still throbs in my brain per moment, per second, as I seek temporary hermitage from all fellow mortals, to ponder upon what the universe might have been after all.
An intensely philosophical book, beyond satisfying, and the most gratifying.
I thus place Jonas in the same echelon of authors as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, definitely way above Chuck Pallahniuk, but on shoulder to shoulder with Douglas Adams, less the humor, but on sparring wit.
- A Job From Hell (Ancient Legends Book 1)
on June 02, 2011
This has got to be one of the fewest vampire stories I actually liked :)
Jayde has been able to infuse light humor, non-cheesy romance, and a great story in one amazing book.
It was like Douglas Adams on vampire stories, it was enjoyable, and mostly witty, just as how I like 'em.
It is now to take note that I had decided to take a second stab at reading the book, which has at first impressed me, but on 2nd view, it is beyond mere impressive.
Impressive becomes an understatement on how the story was laid out, how the characters flowed, and each character can be felt, their features and morals can be imagined, judged, and approached. The subtle details such as the bed posts, the unkempt trays are well embroidered, painted on and delectably chiseled in my mind as I have taken a short travel mentally to a place where Jayde wanted me to be, as a guest in the house in Scotland, sharing a few interesting chats with vampires by the fireplace.
And out I stared on the window, watching the forest in pining curiosity of wanting to see what was seen, and feel that experience again of uncertainty on who else is watching and what is their intent.
Mesmerizing, as is the author and her book. Truly a remarkable piece.
- Fergyville Episode I: The New Plan (Novella)
on June 16, 2011
The story is written exceptionally well, and I can really read it as if I am watching a movie. The annoying kids, the tired mom, and the tired father.
But, you cannot just get episode one. You need to book yourself a couple of episodes as well. Episode one will leave you asking "what happened next? I NEED TO KNOW!!!" And now I have to wait until episode 2 comes out.
The book is light and a fast read. People who are fans of TV series waiting for the next story will find this book in their liking
- Castles: A Fictional Memoir of a Girl with Scissors
on July 27, 2011
Castles held a unique setting that played in two places, it makes a book perfect for a play. I can picture the whole scene in front of me, I can picture the pain Maggie felt, as did her mother, and more interestingly, their craving for it.
It had an odd situation of one who does not defend, but seems to stay in a state of being victimized. Castles has a very strong message imparted through the lives of the three women. The metaphors and its story really embed in the reader's mind, and haunts the mind further on.
It is a book that can be made to a play, and a play that would be watched in a circle, not on a typical stage, for one has to see this story in many points of view, in many angles, and see the similarity and differences at the same time.
An enjoyable read, and a book hard to put down.
- Tele-Peri-Kaleido-Scope
on Aug. 09, 2011
The moment Jonas brought out the news of his new book, I knew I had to beg for a copy. I loved Ghosts in a Tired Universe and I know he will never fail to amaze me with his exceptional writing craft.
I am correct as always.
Jonas has shown great skill in the challenge of short story writing, to raise one's emotions, thoughts, and dreams in the limitations of a few pages. He has done exceptionally well in this point that whoever is reading this review, you should be getting the book already!
One story that did raise my hair though, and kept me clinching on the laptop reading, to only fall back on my chair from the deep set twist that leaves me on a "woah" state was on the captain and his new recruit. I will not give any spoilers, but it is definitely a story that I would like to tell everyone "Read this one!". It was way beyond words.
It is in Jonas' craft that I do feel very inferior indeed, and it is through this book that I wish to emulate and some day be as good as him. His book has left me begging for the next one, and I know there will be more, I can sense it.
- Much Ado About Russian The Fair Hero Series: Book One
on Aug. 16, 2011
I finished Kerry's book in a day.
It was a very light and easy read, it was a good Sunday light paperback where you can sit down and relax.
What I have enjoyed with Kerry's book is its more realistic viewpoint in vampires, faeries, and shape shifters. Kerry has been able to break down the practicalities of vampires against myths, and has taken out religious dogmas usually plaguing traditional vampires and replaced it with something that has proper government and traditions, that follow a unique set of biological points that seem to be a lot more practical. In short, it makes vampires a lot more believable especially in this day and age where a lot of religious legends no longer apply. This book has truly brought modernity and authentic belief in a timely manner.
As you do read the book, you will find yourself immersed in the world of an annoying (she did feel annoying) main character who seems to step over bounds and react emotionally before thinking out her action. I find it annoying that she does not look into logic and reason and just jumps to an emotional conclusion, which gets her to more trouble.
Then, I thought about it, and realized that half the women I dated were that annoying, a quarter were too logical and boring, and the perfect mature and balanced women were a decade older. This was thus a normal reaction for such a situation.
This book is definitely something you would like to put in your book shelf for that relaxed read, or something to give as a gift to a friend who has a daughter who loves to read.
A definite thumbs up
- The Bones of the Earth
on May 02, 2012
It did take me time to get to reading this book due to pending work, and honestly, thanks to this book, my load of work has further increased.
The moment I have started reading this book, I found it almost impossible to put it down. Scott has a very fluid and colorful way of telling a story, and it does not stop and drag in the middle, he brings you from one place to the next, like a vagabond, awaiting to see what comes next, and who will be the next girl beside the main hero.
Fantasy stories have not been my most favorite, but this book has suited me very well. I like Scott's imagination and methodology and was curious on how he could try to pull off a fantasy without looking like a me too. He did a great job.
A book I highly recommend for others to read.
(4.67 from 12 reviews)