as the crow flies...jeffrey archer...

"As The Crow Flies" is another of Jeffrey archer's typical rags to riches story of the saga of Charlie Trumper whom, after his grandfather's death, takes over running of his fruit cart in the streets of London during the first few years of the 20th century. from the smallfruit barrow, charlie's next step is becky's baker shop...n then he leaves it all to go fyt in the 1st world war...n he returns only to find his small empire still runnin though not very succesfully in becky's able hands..n frm there its a saga...romance, thrill and fun all mixed in the rite amount..remember there are so many lovely characters like daphne, daniel and the charmin young lady called sally..and as for the the masala part, it is added by Guy Trentham and his snob of a mother, who is also the greatest villian in this story and in one sense it is as much her story as it is charlie's...

now the book is lyk sooo long...!!! he cud hav cut short much of it..but its written in a very different format altogher...the book looks at life frm many many angles...u knw jus lyk u watch a film...theres the villian's story given as much importance as the protagonist's..and its arranged very chronologically...no lookin baks u knw...


SO i give it a 3.75 upon 5 !!! go ahead and enoy..cheers!!!
Enjoy!

cecilia ahern's rosie dunne

this is the amusing story of Alex Stewart n Rosie Dunne...best frnds for lyf...ppl hu grew up together frm skool...hu shared every bit of lyf together...all was gud n great till alex moves to boston followin his dad's transfer n ends up in harvard med. skoo... not a bad place to end up..huh???

yea so goin bak to the story... rosie is all set to own the world's finest hotel...she applies to boston uni n secures an admission there...in the meanwhile..her skool lyf gets over n the debs come around...n thats wen alex fails to make it to the debs n things take a turn to the worst...[or gud??] n all their dreams n plans fall ....

leavin all the essential details...wat basically happens nex is rosie becomes a mother at the age of 19 and becoms busy changin dirty nappies wen her frnz are busy partyin hard nd being at their best...but still she learns to love katie n katie becomes the world for her... n there comes the adorable sweet n cheeky ruby [n her salsa classes] to her lyf...along with many more thoroughly entertainin characters u will never forget.. lyk steph, pierre, phil, kevin, greg, brian the whine, sally, slutty bethany, big mouth casey, gary,... not to forget rosie's parents...

despite all this distance in tym n space...alex n rosie remain best frnds thru cross-continental moves, marriages, parenthood, family dramas, professional triumphs...courtesy to internet, email, chattin!! thats a kool [believable???] thing aint it??

n slowly they watch the years pass by and remain jus the best of frnds for close to 50 years...okie...these ppl are soul mates...but romance fails to see the lyt of the day cos fate had a log of bad timing in store for them...[or is it the failure of internet to decipher human feelings...]n yea...they remain wat ahern says two ships passin each other at nite...its amazin how bad timing drives these long fifty years of life...they never seem to find the right tym or place...!!! hahahaha..don ask me y i am laffin...!!!

at the end of the story...they realise their feelings n unite n they live happily forever...end of the story!!! [man i thot an era passed...]

on the whole Rosie Dunne is a thoroughly funny yet touching book..its not mushy but its all about every damn think u can think about...rangin frm hyperactive frnds to an obese salsa king to overpopulating brothers to adorable daughters to to thwarted luv n missed opportunities to the utility [or the lack of it] of internet...thats virtually everything under the sun...huh!!!

hats off to dear Miss Ahern, for such a modest n page turningly addictive read...the best thing about the book is that it suits my blog title...so many lives unfolded thru a series of notes, letters, IMs, e-mails, and telephone calls...so nex mission in my lyf..gettin hold of a private copy of the book!!!

DISCLAIMER: ryt this is for ur kind info... all is not glossy n glittery...i think the book fails miserably in makin readers believe most part of wats happenin there...but for ppl lyk me huz born to laff away their tym n then blog about it...its jus the ryt pick!!! so thats the general idea...read, laff n dont ask questions!!!

christina rosenthal..

this is the last story in jeffrey archer's short story collection 'a twist in the tale'
and the most beautiful among 'em...
the story has many equally adorable plots woven into it to make it an everlasting memory..and at the end of it...u feel the pain of each and every character in you!!!
the story is as much about the special love and affection between an old rabbi and his only son as it is about he and his lady love..and their children..
itz a never endin dream and love as they say is not confined to life on earth...
the story has its own share of history and how people were intolerant to other races and it teaches us that some things will never come back...and that this is such a short life to be lost in fights and stuff...i found this an irresistible story..so would you..itz basically a romantic story but itz not romantically romantic...ah..i cant eva talk bout it...but all of ye pls pls do read it...!!!

more and more tests...!!! sorry cant resist the temptation

Your Blogging Type is Pensive and Philosophical

You blog like no one else is reading... You tend to use your blog to explore ideas - often in long winded prose. Easy going and flexible, you tend to befriend other bloggers easily. But if they disagree with once too much, you'll pull them from your blogroll!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

You Are 37% Addicted to the Internet

Internet? Please. You're definitely not geeky enough to be that addicted. You have a full life off your computer - and the internet is just a small pastime.

Are You Addicted to the Internet?

Your Birthdate: December 27

For you, love is a feeling that lingers for really long time - even after a relationship is totally over. In fact, you still make have strong feelings for the first person you fell in love with. You usually are reluctant to end relationships. And sometimes you're the last to know that things are ending! Number of True Loves You'll Have: 5 Number of Times You'll Have Your Heart Broken: 5 You are most compatible with people born on the 9th, 18th, and 27th of the month.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean For Your Love Life?

Your Birthdate: December 27

You are a spiritual soul - a person who tries to find meaning in everything. You spend a good amount of time meditating, trying to figure out life. Helping others is also important to you. You enjoy social activities with that goal. You are very generous and giving. Yet you expect very little in return. Your strength: Getting along with anyone and everyone Your weakness: Needing a good amount of downtime to recharge Your power color: Cobalt blue Your power symbol: Dove Your power month: September

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

hookay....tests...

Travel Horoscope for Capricorn

When you travel, you like to really wear yourself out. You want a vacation that keeps you on the go, otherwise you'll feel bored. You should travel to: Aspen Disney World The Appalachian Trail Yellowstone Park The Grand Canyon

What's Your Travel Horoscope?

Your Birth Month is December

You love life and exude an outgoing, cheerful vibe. Blessed with a great sense of humor, you can laugh at adversity. Your soul reflects: Celebration, success, and wealth Your gemstone: Blue Topaz Your flower: Narcissus Your colors: Indigo, green, and blue-green

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

Your French Name is:

Henriette Fournier

What's Your French Name?

Your True Love's Name Is

Curtis B.

What's Your True Love's Name?

You Are An Apple Tree

You are quiet and shy at times, but you have lots of charm and appeal. You are quite attractive: your pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, and adventurous spirit draw people in. Sensitive and loyal in love, you want to love and be loved. You are a faithful and tender partner - who is generous in sharing your many talents. You love children, and you need an affectionate partner.

What's Your Celtic Horoscope?

You Are Very Happy

Your life is totally together, and you enjoy every day. And you don't need a quiz to tell you that! You know how to find pleasure in the little things... And even when life isn't so great, you have a good sense of perspective.

How Happy Are You, Really?

You Communicate Like a Woman

You empathize, talk things out, and express your emotions freely. You're a good listener, and you're non-judgmental with your advice. Communication is how you connect with people. You're always up for a long talk, no matter how difficult the subject matter is.

Do You Communicate Like a Man or a Woman?

What Gayathri Means

G is for Gumdrop A is for Angel Eyes Y is for Yummy Bear A is for Adorable T is for Twinkle Toes H is for Hotness R is for Rabbit I is for Itchy Lips

What's Your Pet Name?

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty a fair amount. You're loyal to your friends... to a point. But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties. Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself. Honesty: You value honesty a fair amount. You're honest when you can be, but you aren't a stickler for it. If a little white lie will make a situation more comfortable, you'll go for it. In the end, you mostly care about "situational integrity." Generosity: You value generosity a fair amount. You are all about giving, as long as there's some give and take. Supportive and kind, you don't mind helping out a friend in need. But you know when you've given too much. You have no problem saying "no"! Humility: You value humility a fair amount. You tend to be an easy going, humble person. But occasionally your ego takes over. You have a slight competitive streak - and the need to be the best. Tolerance: You value tolerance highly. Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you... You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends. You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.

The Five Factor Values Test

You Are an Optimist

You definitely see the sunny side of life, even when things aren't going so great. And while you may not be a realist, your optimism has really improved your quality of life. You have the energy to take charge, solve your problems, and enjoy life for what it is. Optimists are happier and healthier - so keep thinking positive!

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You:

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

You Are the Super Ego

While some people may think first and act later... you often don't act at all. You rather be safe than sorry, and you take ethics pretty seriously. Like everyone, you have some pretty crazy desires. But unlike everyone, you restrain yourself. You have high standards for your own behavior. And you happily exceed them.

Are You Id, Ego, or Superego?