Meenakshisankar's Updates en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:19:28 -0700 60 Meenakshisankar's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9534664873 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:19:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar wants to read 'Maths in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant']]> /review/show/7645778501 Maths in Minutes by Paul Glendinning Meenakshisankar wants to read Maths in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant by Paul Glendinning
]]> Review7581731121 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:21:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar added 'A Drop of Corruption']]> /review/show/7581731121 A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett Meenakshisankar gave 5 stars to A Drop of Corruption (Shadow of the Leviathan, #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett
Another brilliant murder mystery set in the high fantasy world. I liked this sequel even better than the first one, the layers of complexity added to the world building and its impacts to the people involved so fascinating. How lovely it was to uncover philosophical richness amidst the chaos of murder and power politics. I was also intrigued by the use of Hindi within the book for a certain race of people, something which was interesting. ]]> UserStatus1077649105 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:57:46 -0700 <![CDATA[ Meenakshisankar is on page 31 of 228 of Bliss Montage ]]> Bliss Montage by Ling Ma Meenakshisankar M is on page 31 of 228 of <a href="/book/show/60243188-bliss-montage">Bliss Montage</a>. ]]> ReadStatus9530760886 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:57:25 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar is currently reading 'Bliss Montage']]> /review/show/7643069780 Bliss Montage by Ling Ma Meenakshisankar is currently reading Bliss Montage by Ling Ma
]]> Review7621048818 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:32:51 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar added 'Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum']]> /review/show/7621048818 Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum by ஜெயமோகன் Meenakshisankar gave 4 stars to Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum (Tamil) by ஜெயமோகன்
A small collection of ten short stories, all focused on supernatural themes, ghosts, and horror. Vivid and spectacular descriptions spook the reader, while the characters and events burrow new insights into the human psychological depths. I particularly liked the three stories - "thambi" (dealing with a case of split personality syndrome), "kural" and "Ruby" (both dealing in supernatural scenarios with animals, thereby bringing an extra layer of sinister unease.) ]]> ReadStatus9499160929 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:12:07 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar is currently reading 'Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum']]> /review/show/7621048818 Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum by ஜெயமோகன் Meenakshisankar is currently reading Pei Kathaigalum Devathai Kathaigalum by ஜெயமோகன்
]]> Review7515202887 Wed, 28 May 2025 07:09:56 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar added 'Kannadhasan - Kaalathin Velippadu']]> /review/show/7515202887 Kannadhasan - Kaalathin Velippadu by Pazha. Karuppaiya Meenakshisankar gave 4 stars to Kannadhasan - Kaalathin Velippadu (Tamil) by Pazha. Karuppaiya
It is a comprehensive critique of Kannadasan's poems (outside of his song lyrics). The author gives praise where it is due, but also vehemently criticizes elements of the poetry which does not stand up to scrutiny. Although, in the final chapter, he provides a summary and cements his assessment of Kannadasan's standing as one of the foremost figures in modern Tamil culture, particularly in the Dravidian movement. ]]> Rating861628543 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:07:10 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar M liked a userstatus]]> /
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]]> Review7587523859 Mon, 26 May 2025 09:37:16 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar added 'Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children']]> /review/show/7587523859 Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman Meenakshisankar gave 5 stars to Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children (Paperback) by Jonathan Hickman
I'm a big fan of Spider-Man as one of my favorite superheroes. This is a brilliant reinvention of his storyline, setting Peter Parker as a middle-aged man, happily married to MJ with kids, who never became Spidey because due to a mysterious event, never got bitten by the radio-active spider all those years ago. Now, suddenly he is thrust into becoming the friendly neighborhood superhero by a mysterious Tony Stark from another reality who is trying to bring back all the superheroes who never were. Incredible story telling in this first volume collection of six issues setting up the plot with beautiful illustrations, with all the usual characters of Uncle Ben, editor JJ Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborne, all reimagined into the plot very nicely. I am eager to read the next volume which will finish this lovely retelling. ]]> Review7587523859 Mon, 26 May 2025 08:54:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Meenakshisankar added 'Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children']]> /review/show/7587523859 Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman Meenakshisankar gave 5 stars to Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children (Paperback) by Jonathan Hickman
I'm a big fan of Spider-Man as one of my favorite superheroes. This is a brilliant reinvention of his storyline, setting Peter Parker as a middle-aged man, happily married to MJ with kids, who never became Spidey because due to a mysterious event, never got bitten by the radio-active spider all those years ago. Now, suddenly he is thrust into becoming the friendly neighborhood superhero by a mysterious Tony Stark from another reality who is trying to bring back all the superheroes who never were. Incredible story telling in this first volume collection of six issues setting up the plot with beautiful illustrations, with all the usual characters of Uncle Ben, editor JJ Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborne, all reimagined into the plot very nicely. I am eager to read the next volume which will finish this lovely retelling. ]]>