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THE OATH OF THE VAYUPUTRAS: A Book Review

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 ⭐⭐⭐  T he oath of the Vayuputras comprises the third and final book in the impeccable shiva trilogy by Amish. The previous book, The Secret of the Nagas, ends on a cliff where Shiva meets an old friend who was announced dead. All the secrets are revealed and the true evil is perceived and now it's time to destroy it, but some hindrance is faced and the story takes a turn...            This book is a little monotonous than the previous 2 books because now the story gets crystal clear and becomes technical. The book revolves around the idea of vayuputras, a tribe left behind by the previous Mahadev; lord Rudra. The writer does a beautiful job of expressing the sceneries such that it is created in front of our eyes. But, nothing justifies the tragic end of the story where every reader remains dumbstruck. And that is why the book definitely disappointing when compared to its prequels. The book would have been wonderful if the end could have been bett...

DONT LOOK UP: A Movie Review

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't look Up, a Netflix movie was initially released on 5th December 2021, bearing a popular star cast of Leonardo Dicaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Ariana Grande. This movie is a perfect mixture of comedy and science fiction with a touch of politics based in the USA. Two, astronomers Kate and Randal come across a discovery of a comet that is about to hit the Earth and destroy it. They now are obliged to share it with the world despite the senior's approval. The characters are impeccably designed and played. For me, the movie goes downhill when the politics and the Trump administration get involved but balances out with the dark and twisted humor. The movie does seem a little in favor of the Biden administration but takes a 180-degree turn eventually.  T his movie is well made and not only is it a satire, but has the exact opposite effect of what they were trying to convey, illustrating just how out of touch, and basically ignorant they are. The sound effects are wonderf...