Book Review: The Loopiness of Life by Tanima Das

The Loopiness of Life by Tanima Das is a thoughtful, emotionally layered book that explores the repetitive, unpredictable human patterns of life. It is the book that stays with the reader long after the final page is turned.

Serving as a sequel to The Sorcery of the Senses, the book continues the author’s introspective journey into emotions, relationships, self-awareness, and the invisible threads that connect our experiences. While the earlier book focused on perception and emotional sensitivity, The Loopiness of Life expands those ideas into a broader meditation on how life often moves in circles, bringing us back to familiar emotions, memories, and lessons.

The Loopiness of Life by Tanima Das, a sequel to The Sorcery of the Senses

Book Cover

The cover is eye-catching and beautifully reflects the philosophical essence of the book. The looping imagery subtly represents repetition and continuity in life.

The Plot

The Loopiness of Life by Tanima Das is a unique story about Dhruv, who meets the five senses  Dristi, Sparsha, Ghraan, Shruti, and Swaad representing sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste. Through their guidance Dhruv learns various life lessons. How the story navigates through past and present life to locate a magic stone is worth the read.

The story is set between modern-day Kolkata and the lost kingdoms of ancient times, creating a truly imaginative world. Each chapter feels like a fragment of life itself, inviting readers to pause and examine their own emotional patterns. 

The author's great narrative style focuses on minute details which makes the scenes live in readers' minds. Readers may recognize parts of themselves in the reflections, making the book feel deeply personal and comforting.

Rather than offering dramatic twists, the author focuses on emotional realism and introspection. This creates a calm, contemplative reading experience that resonates long after finishing the book. Her writing style remains simple yet impactful, allowing readers to connect deeply with the thoughts and emotions woven throughout the pages.

The book beautifully touches upon themes such as:

* Self-discovery and healing

* Love and heartbreak

* Emotional resilience

* Nostalgia and memories

* Human relationships and personal growth

Final word

Life is a series of never-ending loops. The beauty of life lies not in escaping the loops, but in finding meaning, joy, and strength while moving through them with courage and hope. The Loopiness of Life by Tanima Das is a beautiful portrayal of life lessons woven very carefully for the readers. It is a meaningful read for anyone seeking emotional depth and self-reflection through literature. Excellent narration, precise characterization, and the thought behind are conveyed very well through the story. If you believe in the guiding power of the five senses, this book is undoubtedly for you. 

About The Author: Tanima Das

Tanima Das is an author from Kolkata who won the prestigious Write India contest and was appreciated for her short stories on various platforms. One can find her stories in a popular magazine like Woman's Era. She is a software engineer by profession. The Sorcery of the Senses is her debut fantasy novel series.

Also read: The Book review of The Sorcery of the Senses By Tanima Das

Book Details

Book Title: The Loopiness of Life

Author: Tanima Das

Genre: Fantasy Fiction

No. Of Pages: 263

Publisher: ArtoonsInn, Room9 Publications

Available: Amazon & leading platforms

ISBN:978-81-984312-0-2

Price: INR 349

My Rating:4.8/5

Thank you Blogchatter for sending across the review copy for an exchange of the honest review. 

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Book Review - Unbroken by Indrani Mukerjea

If you believe in karma, then there is no place for fear, is what Indrani puts across in her book "Unbroken."

Book Review - Unbroken by Indrani Mukerjea

She was torn, betrayed, and accused but stood their firm, "Unbroken." The book Unbroken, The Untold Story by Indrani Mukerjea is about her journey, narrated in her own words.

Unbroken speaks about the life of Indrani Mukerjea, who was accused of murdering her daughter, Sheena Bora. This high-profile case has been buzzing the news channels for quite some time now. The book reflects some bitter truths about Indrani's high-profile life and how she stood unbroken throughout her troubled journey.

The cover: 

The cover portrays the intense face of Indrani, which puts across the message of the title "Unbroken."

Upscale your reading & Grow with #TBRChallenge

New year and new resolutions are in the air in the month of January but you need someone to push you towards your resolution or a constant reminders to complete it. Study shows that people who keep a check on their resolutions time to time have a higher rate of completing the resolution than others. 

Selecting a resolution that keeps you motivated throughout the year and helps you grow in your personal and professional life are very few and one of them is reading habit. Reading is helpful in many perspectives, we will discuss in detail in this blogpost and also share about the #TBRChallenge, The Blogchatter Reading Challenge that is a reading challenge unique in its own way.

Why to take up Reading Challenge:

Commitment : 

By signing up for a reading challenge you are committing a time towards it and also deciding to learn new aspects of life through reading. You should be open enough to read and enter the world of books.

Learning:  

Learning is never ending process and through books you can learn many new things. It can be as simple as about new words, new culture, new language, new concept. If you are thinking you have done enough reading during your  education years then let us tell you that there are plenty of books where you can gain experiences of life.

Effective Me-time: 

Everyone wants to spend peaceful time alone in a day and reading can give you that solace by imagining the story right in front of you or gaining knowledge through self-help or non-fiction books.

There are many more reasons one should take up reading as a habit but we will leave you with these three to mark an imprint of reading.

Leave these virtues when you start to read:

Reading is an art and so is absorbing the book.

To read a book, we discussed what all is required but most important aspect is there are certain factors a reader should not follow. Check the top three virtues a reader should never possess.

Assumptions: 

Reading a story without any assumptions will make you an attentive reader, if you assume a particular angel in the story and flip 4-5 pages then you may miss a vital point in the story.

Judgemental: 

Whenever you start reading a book , break all inhibitions and all set pre-set guidelines of the world. Do not fall prey to the rules set in the real world as the books has their own world and a new dimension all together.

Hurriedness: 

Each book has its pace and a reader. You cannot just scan the book through skimming the pages. Take your time to start the book, read the blurb, about the author, acknowledgements, version history of the books, chapter headings so that you feel connect with the book. 

What to read: Biggest question in the reading challenge

What to read is the biggest challenge to many people who wish to read but never know from where to start with. These few tips can help you to make your reading list and keep you paced up in the reading challenge.