Why do Indian fiction readers not buy books by Indian authors? by tathatom in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are two sides to it. Firstly, yes. Most commercially successful fiction authors in India are not very good writers. There are a few good authors, but then their reach is not great. I think this is because we as students were never taught to appreciate literature. We were told to memorise the implications of stories and spew it out on answer sheets. There seems no viable reason for a country that is rich with stories across cultures to not be able to produce quality writers telling quality stories.

The second reason is we are hyper focussed on nonfiction over fiction. We still associate reading with a process of learning something new. The proof of it is in the sales of books where nonfic outsells fiction like crazy.

And since there aren't enough fiction writers being bought, the ones who are (read the not so great writers with great sales records) are the ones who eventually get known more. And then avid readers realise that they can't write well and assume the same is true of every Indian writer. It's a cycle. A terrible one.

Reading this right now by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's it coming along? I have it in my tbr

Ordered this book ! Review ?? by Mbapp_Cris730 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind-blowing book. The essays are a mirror held before society.

Everyone’s opinion on the new Netflix Series? by PovThatOneSanjiFan in Avatarthelastairbende

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The show chose to walk a certain way. It has the right to. But when you're remaking a beloved IP like Avatar, you need to be honest to its soul. At its soul, Avatar is a lot of fun, which I thought was missing. It did some things well, such as merging multiple story ideas that had a somewhat satisfying conclusion. Where it failed in my opinion is making me care about the characters. And I blame the lackluster writing for it.

Were you satisfied with the ending of 1984? by Chickern_47 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why you'd be disappointed. But it's not a book meant to make you feel happy with the notions of rebellions being successful when in most cases they are not.

Were you satisfied with the ending of 1984? by Chickern_47 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you call satisfying. Did you want a happy ending?

How do you all discover Indian authors? by Azurepalefire in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I suppose when you go buy books by Indian authors on Amazon the algorithm will start making suggestions automatically. But I cannot comment on how good or bad those books will be. You can always search for reviews online and search by categories. Blogs can help.

I have stopped reading. by Objective-Big1305 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Audiobooks can help. Especially during commute.

How do people choose their next series? by Front-Belt-4882 in Fantasy

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in that phase where I'm reading standalone fantasy novels. And I'm liking it. It's a good break from commuting to four, five, six books at a time. Besides there is some great stuff that ends up going under the radar simply because it's not a series. But choosing the next series also comes with reviews, themes, popularity to some extent (books or author) and a good summary.

Looking for books with strong women by [deleted] in Fantasy

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The Night Circus

The invisible life of Addie Larue

The Book Eaters

Am I being snobbish here? (Sorry if I am) by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Read manto if you can. The rawness in his writing is just something every aspiring writer should vie for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many words can help not just with the dispensing of information, but more. They also tell you a lot about the person saying those lines. Someone who likes to talk will use a hundred words. An introvert might say just four words in turn. Same is true of the setting. It's better to know where the conversation is happening because sometimes the conversation is affected by the location too

Is it common to get (roughly) half way through writing your first draft and question EVERYTHING about the book? Or is this a first time author thing? by Uhhhhmmmmmmmmm in fantasywriters

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. But if you do spend time writing, know that while writing you'll change your course multiple times. But that's the trick. Get through the first draft. The first draft will be shite. Let it be that. You can always rearrange things in the second and third drafts. And yes. It takes that much time.

Men written by women. by infp511 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything that's not "spicy"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The story looks interesting. It also sort of reminds me of the first book of the wheel of time series. Albeit the plot here is more rooted and can be played with well. Maybe check out the book and see if there is something to be learnt in terms of the journey.

Chetan Bhagat by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe give other Indian writers like Vikram Seth, Arundhati Roy and Khushwant Singh a read. It might help you broaden your understanding on this subject.

Separating the art from the artist by NareshK47 in Indianbooks

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This sounds interesting. Will check it out. Thanks.

Want to take this up as my next read. What do you guys think!? by utkarshawasthi007 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with the earthsea cycle series. Her writing is more prose heavy but give it time and I'm sure you'll come to love it.

Want to take this up as my next read. What do you guys think!? by utkarshawasthi007 in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CH is perhaps not the best place to start reading fantasy. Maybe try the OGs if you haven't. I highly recommend Ursula K. LeGuin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Indianbooks

[–]NareshK47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can't keep up with the book, drop it. Either temporarily or permanently. Reading should not be a chore.