The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling

I really should have read this book a while back. Oh, well.
I'll be frank, the genius of the plot in itself  was not extraordinary. It was much like many other crime novels. But that does not in any way take away from this fantastic book.
A Harry Potter fan would know better than anyone else, that J.K Rowling revels in turning the most insignificant detail into the missing piece in the puzzle. She did that constantly in the Harry Potter series and the same can be found here. And ultimately, isn't that what good crime fiction is about? The real magic lies in masking the missing link and all credit goes to the author for doing so successfully.
And it is not just about solving a mystery is it? The characterisation is brilliant. You can feel Strike and Robin as you read their point of view. And honestly, their team is excellent.
Now, a little about the story. A famous model, Lula Landry jumps to her death from the balcony of her posh apartment. The press goes crazy about the story presenting all sorts of theories.
However, the gorgeous model's brother does not accept her suicide. He is hell bent on proving murder and to that effect approaches Cormoran Strike. Strike's business had hit an all time low. While he believed the man to be deluded, Strike, supressing his conscience, accepts a double pay to investigate into the mysterious circumstances of Landry's death. Little does he know that he has accepted to indulge into a world where no one trusts anybody and by delving deeper into the secrets he is only putting himself in trouble. The story follows his investigation along with help from his amateur yet tactful temporary secretary, Robin.
This book is complete. It leaves you with a sense of satisfaction. While initially it is a slow read and does lack great quotes, when you finish the last page you do realise that it is indeed a beautiful book.
 

Reader's Problem #3

They just don't get it.
There is the one book or series that has possesed you. You make a reference in pretty much every sentence. But then the people around you stare blankly.
Oh, yeah. You're the weird one.
Not having people to talk to about that one book you love is seriously the most annoying thing.
Imagine, you have this brilliant headcannon or this amazing fanfic idea but damn, no one to listen while you rant. Torture.
And then you resort to social media, which is cool. But hey, "why don't my friends get it?"
So if you are among the unfortunate ones, I am going to make you a little jealous here.
Thanks to my lucky stars I have tons of friends who get it. Phew. I chose wisely.

Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer

You'd think I only read Archer. I am glad I do.
I just finished the book and I am in daze as I write.
You aren't a book lover if you haven't read this book. There are so many things I love about it but the one thing that has won me is how perfectly Archer has written about life. As time flies by, people change. New people come into their lives and old ones leave. Some are only transient. Here today, gone the next day.
However, life brings you to this one person who is a part of your destiny. That would be William Kane and Abel Rosnovski. Biblical names though.
William is the heir of a large fortune, the son of an accomplished banker. Meanwhile, Abel is a poor Polish immigrant trying to make it big in the States. This book is the story of how their lives are closely entwined because of a rivalry they could not let go of.
It may be complicated but it is essentially the life story of two people. And believe me you are missing out if you dont read this.
Love, rivalry, family, success, guilt and death, this book incorporates every aspect of life. And haven't William and Abel lead incredible lives?
Honestly, you're not human if you dont like this book. It is perfection.