Master Of The Game by Sydney Sheldon

Kate is a very successful businesswoman who has an empire stretching from one end of the world to another.She portrays success and strength but behind this facade,she is a very lonely lady who has been born out of revenge and who controls those around her to be the "master of the game".

Well so much for the synopsis!!Now to the juicy stuff!!you see the guy laughing??That's Sydney Sheldon.He is,without any doubt,one of the best writers in the world(I mean fiction here people!!).I would even say that sydney Sheldon is God(okay,calm down Loona!!).This guy writes from a female view point but still conveys a very phallocratic image of the world.His characters are ,mostly,innocent,naive women ,who, due to circumstances ,have to corrupt themselves to survive.

This novel,which covers a period of 100 years,has been adapted to television in the 80's.The reasons why I will recommend it are as Sheldon is a genius in his art and Kate,the female protagonist,bears the weight of the whole novel on her own shoulders.Kate is manipulative,remorseless,resourceful and intelligent(she also happens to be a libran!!astrological kinship!!).One thing I remember from this book is the way Kate manipulates her love,David,into leaving his fiancee to be with her.He even vows to stay with her for ever.Kate is an example to all of us(ladies and gents) who are not ashamed to say that we are happy being bad and manipulative.So,people,hunt this book down and read it.

PS: Feeling manipulated??I'm the master of this game!!

Sally written by Freya North

Sally is a 25-year-old school teacher who decides,out of the blue,to change her life!!From mousy school teacher to mega sex bomb,femme fatale...Her guinea-pig is Richard-a hunky guy who is just loooking for a one-night stand with Sally and ends up falling in love with the dear girl.But things get interesting when Richard declares his eternal love and his beloved flees to France.After many hilarious situations, Richard finally catches her and is accepted by his belle.

'Sally' is Freya North's first novel and it deals with the female fear of commitment(yes people!!That really exists!!).It appealed to me,at first,because of its cover(a cute,feminine pink) and also as i have been there(and I'm still there).This is a very fresh and innovative author who does not hesitate to lead her main male character through tests and trials and who supports the whims and tantrums of Sally.Many a times,while reading this novel,i have pitied Richard and i have laughed at Sally's antics.A lovely,invigorating read!!People,this novel's a sure bet!!!

Going Home by Danielle Steel

Well here we have the first novel written by Danielle Steel.It was published in 1973 and according to me,this is one of the most brilliant insights in a relationship.The novel starts with the meeting of two individuals who feel instant attraction towards each other.But human relationships being fluctuating, betrayal and infidelity leads the female protagonist(Gillian) to flee her love.Pregnant and lonely, she clings to her child and tries to thrive.Unexpected events and strong emotions lead Gillian back to her love.And she will finally learn to deal with loss and live with it.

This novel really touched me to the highest degree as it gives a true insight in a relationship.The male protagonist is not the perfect stud who remains faithful through and through to his girl.On the contrary he is flawed:unfaithful,egoistic,bad mannered,indecisive.As for the female protagonist,you will have to try very hard to refrain from telling her that she is bloody stupid to love a guy who cheats on her,hurts her,chases her away from his life and literally tells her to suppress her feelings for him.But readers,who among us has not clung to such a person??Unconditional love,some will say.Passion??Madness??Or sheer pigheadedness??Why not read this novel to decide for yourself??