Commented on vmshut's review

Can't believe it took me a year to read this when I'm the one who requested it! :) Well, it was worth the wait. I loved the inside scoop on what Delhi meant to YOU. You are absolutely right that travel guides can be purchased from many sources. Personal perspectives are harder to obtain for the read more...

Commented on karana23's review

Karan, another great review. Loved the concise summary/commentary. After your hearty recommendation, how can I resist getting a copy of this book? :) Best, Monica

Commented on karana23's review

Hi, Karan. I loved this collection of short stories, but I'm the first to admit I haven't read a lot of literature, my first love being popular fiction. :) This is a great review, thoughtful and well articulated. I enjoyed the alternate perspective. Hope your studies are going well. Bes read more...

Commented on suyog's review

Suyog, this was GREAT! You had me in stitches! Good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read this, or I would have sprayed the monitor! :) --M

Commented on samsat's review

I have been waiting and waiting to see this one (it's in my rental queue at my DVD place, but it's taking forever!). Loved the review, as always, and I suspect I'm going to love the movie. -M

Commented on redhotpeppers's review

I loved the movie, too, and have been wanting to read the book. Will move it up in the to-be-read stack after this review. :) Best, M

Commented on premjit's review

Prem, you outdid yourself! What a creative, hilarious review! --M

Commented on adgj's review

Hi, Abhi. Much to ponder in this review. I wanted to share a few observations I've noted for some time... (My parents were Indian immigrants; I was born in the US.) 1) Unless an American's origin is 100% Native American, everyone can trace his/her roots to someplace else. Every American has read more...

Commented on Santoz's review

Outstanding and disturbing and so very, very tragic. You said it perfectly (I'm paraphrasing) that two wrongs never make a right, and this was a horrific example of that. I won't read the book, but I'm glad (if sad) for the summary and commentary. We (humans) are supposed to learn from history an read more...

Commented on karana23's review

My parents have long told me Hindi is a beautiful language (in our home, Marathi was the second language, so no Hindi for me) and so much of the beauty cannot be translated to English. This is THE review that has made me MOST long to learn Hindi!!! You gave me a taste of that beauty that English c read more...

Commented on tinakapoor's review

Loved the blurbs on each of your choices...just the right amount of info! --M

Commented on Koshish's review

Hi, Bhumi! This was a great review--I think it would be stronger if you spelled out the abbreviations. Best, M

Commented on tinakapoor's review

GREAT write-up and excellent sentiments!! Many thanks for the link. I'm checking it out now... --M

Commented on samsat's review

Love your writing style. Can I give you a list of films I would like to have analyzed? :) You are saving my brain cells (I don't have a lot to spare!). :) From your review, this film sounds like it has the story arc I wished Devdas had. Suffering for no purpose is not my idea of entertainment read more...

Commented on samsat's review

Great review and analysis! I think most stories/films have a message, however subtle. Even 'popular' books/films. Nice job on nailing the messages in this one. I do love a good analysis. :) Best, M

Commented on ShaileshT's review

If the MS ID 'tongue-in-cheek' wasn't already taken, I would recommend it for you! This was hilarious! Best, Monica

Commented on kalil.rahman's review

Great review! Well-written. You brought back my childhood memories. My hometown is McLean, VA, just across the Potomac. Was just in DC last weekend. :) Best, M

Commented on saaz_ar's review

You wrote this review with a lot of class, as opposed to crass, to which less talented writers default when dealing with the topic of sex. I haven't seen the play, but I was intrigued after watching Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal) on a talk show, discussing her role in this play on Broadway in Ne read more...

Commented on abis's review

Wow, what a fun, fresh approach! Loved it! And welcome... :) Best, M

Commented on staronearth's review

I must admit I've been intimidated by the weight of this book...the Thud Factor. :) I just started Such a Long Journey--have you read that one?--and I've been eyeing Family Matters (sitting on my bookshelf beside SALJ), thinking perhaps I should at least TRY that one next. Your review helped lots! read more...