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  • The Perfect wife

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    Author: Blake Pierce

    Genre: Psychological Thriller

    ” Suspense arises naturally from good writing ; its not a spice to be added separately.”

    Leigh Michaels

    I had lost the habit of reading books . As a result I felt something amiss in my life. So to fill the void, I started to read books again without a bias in my mind. We as a reader do tend to have a lot of bias regarding a certain book . We are very specific that we enjoy a particular genre or we may not enjoy a particular genre. I won’t put myself into that category but yes I do have some doubts in my mind before I start reading . Then as I start reading, I start engaging with the book and ultimately end up enjoying it.

    So presenting to you my latest pick- The Perfect Wife. I am a big fan of thrillers. The reason being the suspense which hooks a reader till the end along with the twists and turns in the story. I mean who does not enjoy that in a book ?

    Well now coming to the story, Jessie and Kyle are a married couple who have been married for 10 years. Jessie is a psychology student who aspires to be a criminal profiler. While her husband Kyle works to establish contacts with high profile people for his business. They seem to be a match made in heaven with both having love for each other. They shift from a Los Angeles apartment to a Westport Mansion.

    However Jessie finds something strange about her new surroundings . Also she starts questioning everything around her as the darkest secrets start unraveling. It becomes even murkier when she has a miscarriage and is involved in a murder. So what exactly led to things being this murkier? Will Jessie be able to get to the bottom of the strange things happening around her?Or will she find herself in a much bigger trap? Read the book to find out.

    The book is a fast paced one. You actually do not find a dull moment in the book . Also the interesting plot and the twists and turns make it an interesting read. At times the story might feel out of the place but the author has made a pretty good effort to interlink the subplots. So overall it is a good read.

    Rating: *** and a half stars

    ” Every story needs an element of suspense or its lousy.”

    Sydney Pollock

    Que: Jessie while doing her masters does her practicum on a serial killer . Name him.

    a. The Ozarks executioner

    b. Bolton Crutchfield

    c. Ryan Hernandez

    d. Melanie Carlisle

    The book cover
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  • Dead Poets Society

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    Starring: Robin Williams, Alexandra Powers, Robert Sean Leonard, Leon Pownall, Ethan Hawke

    Genre: Drama/Tragedy

    ” Its your life; live it your way.”

    Bob Hoskins

    Its been a long time since I got the time to catch a good movie. I know you might think what type of a person does not like watching movies? But considering the busy life, I lead I do take time to watch some. This is because I love to watch and think in a critical manner. This means when I watch a movie, my thoughts go like what emotions are being emoted by the actors, what messages the characters are trying to convey, what should I learn from the movie and so on. I guess even you might be having similar thoughts like this.

    So basically this movie was recommended to me by my friend. I had some time off from my busy schedule thus I decided to watch the movie. The movie is set in a highly prestigious academy where in students are taught to adhere to the principles of discipline, honour and tradition. These are supposed to be the pillars to attain success and discipline in life.

    Enter John Keating, a teacher who has an unconventional method of teaching . He looks at life from a different perspective . He always asks his students to follow their hearts. He asks his students to make their lives extraordinary. He sums it up by saying “carpe diem” which means seize your day .

    This encourages the students to follow their passions as well as restart the Dead Poets Society, a club where they read poetry and verse which includes their own. Everyone tries to be unique in their own manner. Everyone follows their hearts until a tragedy forces them to disband and ultimately Mr. Keating being fired. What is the tragedy that leads to betrayal among the friends who are pretty good friends of one another ?Why is Mr. Keating who asked his students to live an extraordinary life fired? What happens after Mr. Keating gets fired ? Watch the movie and find out.

    Now coming to the opinion about the movie . Robin Williams as John Keating steals the show. He pulls off his character with great flair. Also other name worth mentioning is Robert Sean Leonard who portrays the role of Neil. He has played the role with so much intensity that you actually feel for him . This is especially true in parts where his passion for becoming something is shown that you actually end up rooting for him. He with his presence makes you feel the intensity of his passion. However not ends well with him. I wont divulge more as it will act as a spoilsport. I don’t want to ruin the fun.

    I learnt a lot from this movie. This movie taught me that one needs to be fearless to live life at his/her own terms . One need not be fearful of any change. Also, one needs to seize the day or to put in the words of John Keating “carpe diem”. So overall its a good watch . I hope you too enjoy it . Do share your experiences .

    Rating: ****

    ” No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”

    John Keating (Robin Williams in the movie)
    O Captain my captain with his class
    “Why do I stand up here? Anybody ? I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.”

    Que: Who is the principal of the Welton Academy ?

    a. Gale Nolan

    b. John Keating

    c. Thomas Perry

    d. Richard Cameron

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  • Girl In The City

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    Genre: Drama

    Presented by: Bindaas

    No. of episodes: 35 in three seasons(12+12+11)

    “I have had dreams and I have had nightmares. I overcame the nightmares because of my dreams.”

    Jonas Salk

    Hello people and my dear readers and followers!!!I am really sorry from the bottom of my heart that I have not been writing continuously as I should be. The truth is that I am literally either juggling or am just procrastinating it like a lazy bum. So today I had some free time in my hand and did not feel lazy at all thus deciding it to dedicate it to my blog. After all it is the love which you readers shower me with your hits that keeps me going and motivated to write.

    Thus continuing with my trend of finding out new things I bring to you a web series from the TV channel Bindass. Yes the same where you guys might have watched the show named Emotional Atyachaar. When I was in my teens the channel had launched itself and was a huge craze those times.

    Now enough of my blabber and coming straight to the point . The web series revolves around a girl named Meera. She is a small town girl and a fauji kid at heart. She aspires to be a big name in the world of fashion. So she travels from Dehra Dun to Mumbai(the city of dreams). She comes to stay with her friend Samira. She finds new friends like Karthik who becomes her go to buddy and Kiran who is the co- owner of House of Areem.

    She starts as an intern at the House of Areem where the owner of the company finds her a huge pain in butt(remember how Andrea Sachs was to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. ) But eventually she is forced to adjust because of her brother and co- owner in the company Kiran who also falls in love with her.

    So is Meera able to make it big in the name of fashion designing or does she give up on her dreams? Watch the series to find out.

    Meera is portrayed by Mithila Palkar who is bubbly in the first season but tends to be loud and moody in the upcoming seasons. Rajat Barmecha is a perfect fit for the character of Karthik as he adds an element of fun and romance in the scenes. Even Karanvir Sharma’s portrayal as Kiran Bhatija is a breeze to watch for though his role is a short one.Also, Ajay Trehan as Papa Rambo is fun to watch because though a strict father but he loves his daughter to the moon .

    You will enjoy the series as the story is engaging and keeps its pace . The story is a nice take on the portrayal of the struggles one faces while pursuing his /her passion. Also it has romance, friendship, heartbreak , rivalry and some manipulations which doesn’t let the story lose grip. So a big thumbs up from me. Hope you guys enjoy watching it the same way as I enjoyed it. Do tell me about your experiences in the comments section below.

    Rating:*** and a half stars.

    ” You have to dream before your dreams come true.”

    A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
    Meera with her bestie Samira clicking a selfie.
    Meera with her boss Kiran who is the co-owner of the House of Areem.

    Que: In the series , Meera works with a rapper. What is his name?

    a. Sameer

    b. Shoaib

    c. Dumreez

    d. Farhan

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I’m Roshani

Welcome to The Expression Hub! I’m Roshani, who loves to express herself through the medium of writing. This blog is my little corner of the internet where I dive deep into the world of movies, books, and web series—reviewing, analyzing, and sometimes just ranting about the stories that make us laugh, cry, and question everything.

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