Life and Lies of M R Maiti

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde My rating: 5 of 5 stars Taken in literal sense, the story is about two gentlemen who become the love interest of two ladies because of their made up names: Earnest And contrary to the title, the book is filled with wit and humour of Jack and Algernon as they take a sarcastic approach to societal norms and obligations. Apart from that, it's also a tale of coincidences. View all my reviews

Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh My rating: 4 of 5 stars I picked up this book because one of my friends recommended it as 'one of the most humorous books of all time'. And I am glad that I did. The author takes you along on a journey of her own life where she devises various coping mechanisms to deal with procrastination, motivation, depression, shame and fear. And all the while, you'll feel like you're reading your own version. She makes everything relatable in her own humorous way be it dealing with your pet, your parents, your past life or the conundrums of your daily life. I loved the concluding part. It lay emphasis on the fact that trying matters. No matter how negatively opined you are about yourself, the important thing is to focus on acting like a better person. It's important to acknowledge your shitty parts but that doesn't mean you can't be a good per...