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📕The Tree with a thousand apples 🍎🍏 My emotions and my review for this book is a bit mixed to say the least. Let me try to put it in perspective. So here goes.. 📝I did enjoy the book for its ability to paint a very vivid picture in my mind. The storyline is pretty impressive and the characters are well written. 📝It is the story of 3 kids- Safeena, Bilal and Deewan whose lives are invariably impacted albeit in different ways on 20th January 1990. 📝I liked the plot but expected more from it and the climax was a little disappointing.   📝The story at certain points felt very much dragged out and not very relatable to me. It might be because I am fortunate enough to not have gone through the ordeal that the protagonists had to go through. 📝It has depictions of violence which according to me was graphic and uncomfortable to read, which on retrospection must have been the author's whole point. 📝On the whole I would recommend it for those people who do not mind the graphic depictions of violence and abuse and those who do not as of yet have an idea or even a slight inkling of the impact of the Kashmir riots and the resulting exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits. This book serves as a really good emotional standpoint to the Kashmir riots. 📝My only grouse with the author would be that I'm not entirely sure if the author has presented an unbiased view of the riots but I do respect his view and narrative since he definitely knows more about the topic any which way compared to me 😅 📝Nevertheless, my mind was definitely in turmoil for a while after I finished this book and I thank the author for this eye opener. I would rate this book 3.8/5.  Hope this helps 😁. Listening to the clock ticking as the New Year approaches ⏳ . . #bookstagram #bookreview #indianauthors #kashmir #intense #friendship #thetreewithathousandapples #goodreads #bookrecommendations

🟦 Blues… works for me today 🟦 Book stack: 🤍Stöld (Stolen) Ann-Helén Laestadius 💙The Tree With a Thousand Apples by Sanchit Gupta 🤍The Taxidermist’s Daughter by Kate Mosse 🩵The Diary of a Somebody by Brian Bilston 💙Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Music 🎶 Blå himlen blues (Blue Heaven Blues) - Imperiet #bookstagram #bookstagramsweden #bookstack #bookphoto #bokhög #bokfoto #stöld #thetreewithathousandapples #thetaxidermistsdaughter #thediaryofasomebody #hamnet #imperiet #blåhimlenblues #blueheavenblues #standwithukraine

THE TREE WITH A THOUSAND APPLES ✍️Author- Sanchit Gupta 📑Genre- Socio-political thriller, Historical Fiction 🍂The story of Safeena, Bilal, and Deewan who are forced to separate on the fateful night of 20 January 1990. After 20 years, life makes them cross their paths, they're wound by the haunts of belongingness, atonement, and revenge. 🍂Safeena, Bilal, and Deewan grew up together in the beautiful lanes of Srinagar, Kashmir. The kids didn't know what caused the sudden uprise or what made Safeena's mother a 'collateral damage' or what turned Bilal's life into a wretched destiny. The emotions of compassion and injustice drives the story. It boasts of Srinagar's cultural beauty. And, at the same time throws light on the political ignorance prevalent during the turbulent times. A few parts felt a bit stretched at times but the author briskly changed the pace of the plot in the next half. It gave a tempo to the storyline. 🤔Do I Recommend It? Add it to your reading list of you're also a Historical Fiction fan like me🙋‍♀️ 📊My Rating- 4.6/5 #qotd - Do you re-read books? Why or why not? #newpost #the_library_riot #bibliophile #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #indianbookstagram #indianbookstagrammer #indianreaders #thetreewithathousandapples #thrillergenre #sociopolitical #marchreads

⭐⭐⭐ Three stars for .... Sanchit Gupta's The tree with a thousand apples. A very emotional and melancholic book to read. It's very different from what I usually pick for myself. The language was easy, the story was fast and it was extremely sad and heartbreaking. A must buy for those who are interested in the Kashmir culture and how badly the innocent are affected. The story is about three friends in Kashmir and how they are separated due to war, caste, class and other social issues. Twenty years later their paths cross again. It's a beautiful amalgamation of the past, present and future. There were a lot of sensitive topics in this book. It has touched upon the plight of Kashmiris, the Pandits and the Muslims. The writer has kept a very good balance showcasing the plight of everyone who has suffered in Kashmir. He takes no sides and shows how everyone is in the end, collateral damage. Some chapters were a little traumatic for me. But I have loved the author's description of Kashmir and its culture. I really felt like I was transported there and felt like I was having Kawha with the characters. If you have read this till the end...thank you so much! Hope this review helps. @sanchit421 Wonderful work! #thetreewithathousandapples #love #bookreader #bookpost #bookblogger #bookstagrammer #bookreview #bookstagram

April reads. ❤️ Done with 2, 3 to go! I've set a goal of reading four to five books a month. 🤞 Wish me luck! Excited to write the reviews for all. Have you read any of this? #bookreview #bookpost #reads #aprilreads #bookworm #bookblog #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #baparis #lauradave #thelastthinghetoldme #thetreewithathousandapples #excited #newbooks #happiness

The Tree with a Thousand Apples By-@sanchit421 Rating-🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Inspired by true events,this is the story of 3 childhood friends- Safeena Malik,Deewan Bhar and Bilal Ahanagar- who grew up in peaceful atmosphere before Kashmir was hit by militancy.What followed was exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and eventually the paradise was enveloped in fear and poverty.Whole Kashmir was turned into battleground and their friendship faced test when fate forced them to choose sides against their will. 20 years later,when their paths crossed again,they no longer cared what was right or wrong.They tried to pick up whatever was left of their broken lives.Now, what path will they choose- crime and peace? This is the story of cultural indifferences, revenge and one's longing for homeland.But above all it's about Kashmir, people's inner hidden demons and emotional turmoils.The narration of mass murder,rape,riots leave you feeling helpless, angry and terrified. One point that really needs to be highlighted is the fact that- as the story progresses you witness more violence in name of land and religion,yet the author's narration gives you the picture with a neutral view.There's no bias towards any character. This book is a must read.I highly recommend this book. #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #bookish #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendations #bookreview #igreads #bookaddict #bookphotography #bookblogger #bookblog #bookgram #thetreewithathousandapples #contemporaryfiction #bookcommunity #bookclub

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The Tree With A Thousand Apples-Sanchit Gupta Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Childhood friends Bilal, Safeena and Deewan lived in peace and harmony as they grew up in Srinagar, Kashmir, until the night of January 20, 1990, when everything changed. Since Deewan is a Kashmiri Pandit and his family's life are in danger on January 20th 1990, when Kashmir suffers ruthless killings, Safeena's family provides shelter to Deewans family. Deewan looses his brother Ravi after the militants kill him. Safeena witnesses her mother's death in front of her while the entire scene is being viewed from a battlefield. Deewan's family is therefore obligated to leave their own country in order to be safe. Bilal sees his sister being raped and killed by the General and decides to take their side in order to exact his own revenge. However, not long after, he witnesses Safeena's father being shot. Safeena is being held captive by the Major, who rapes her every night, and looses her family. They are all going to cross paths twenty yeara from now, but will they choose to be saints or criminals? The author does a wonderful job of describing Kashmir, the people's feelings, and their inner struggles. You find yourself experiencing the riots and murders and are left feeling absolutely helpless. You can actually sense how the characters are experiencing when they are terrified, hurt or angry. The book's storyline was consistent throughout, and it captures the reader's attention right away. This book was both upsetting and fascinating to read, in my opinion I agree that everyone should read this book! #faaizahsclubofbooksreview #bookreview #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #mustread #alwaysbooks #bookofinsta #readallday #libraryofbooks #bookishpost #igreads #bookaddict #readmore #bookcommunityuk #readingspots #bookrecommendation #read #readmorebooks #cozyreadsandtea #explorepage

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙟𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡. 𝘼 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙖𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙚.” “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧. 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙙, 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣.” (excerpt) 📖 Inspired by true events, this riveting narrative traces the lives of Safeena Malik, Deewan Bhat and Bilal Ahanagar, three childhood friends who grow up in an atmosphere of peace and amity in Srinagar, Kashmir, until the night of 20 January 1990 changes it all. . . . . . . #readwithniyogibooks #kashmiri #thekashmirfiles #thetreewithathousandapples #indianreaders #IndianLiterature #literaryfiction #somanybookssolittletime #prettybookcover #readthisbook #readmorebooks #sanchitgupta #sundancefilmfestival #reading📖

[Repost from @dr.blush1508] ''Stand for your rights', You tell me, And when I do You beat me down Break my bones And crush my soul? I may raise my voice Close my fist, and demand; Or seek and desire With polite words and a patient heart So that you and I can live in peace Forever, I wish; You should pray I choose the latter.' . . The book 'The Tree with a Thousand Apples' by Sanchit Gupta is nothing less than a literary masterpiece. The story revolves around Kashmir, the so called 'Paradise on Earth', now rendered wretched by some of its own inhabitants. The beautiful valleys, the Dal, the shikaras (house boats) and the mighty Jhelum are all mute spectators to the fear and terror that now reside in the empty homes. This story focuses on the lives of three people- Deewan,Safeena and Bilal- and how their destinies change forever on one fateful night. Friendships that survive the test of time, love that is selfless, and courage that knows no bounds- this socio-political thriller is a perfect amalgamation of all. . . ( Read the entire review on my blog. Link in bio.) .................... Thank you so much @vinfluencers for sending me this beautiful book in exchange of an honest review! @sanchit421 very patiently answered some of my questions too, and was willing to answer more. Thank you so much Sir! . . I recommend this book to everyone! Please do give it a try. . . #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #niyogibooks #UnitedBookstagram #bookishfeatures #bookstagramfeature #bookishlife #bookstagram #bookphotography #indianbookstagrammer #bookishphotography #igreads #indianreaders #bibliophile #bookworm_insta #bookwormsfeature #bookstagramindiafeature #literaturejunkies #bookstagramindia #kashmir #kashmiri

The Kashmiri Pandits (also known as Kashmiri Brahmins) are a group of Kashmiri Hindus and a part of the larger Saraswat Brahmin community of India. In 1990, a large-scale migration of the Kashmiri Pandits took place, from the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley in Indian-administered Kashmir after increased violence in an uprising launched by a pro-independence group. Sparked by the recent movie, The Kashmir Files, I wanted to delve deeper into the lives of these downtrodden souls, who were torn from their homes due to no fault of theirs, and are ravaged till date with sad memories and a longing for a home which does not exist. Some of these books are true accounts, along with a few memoirs and others are as told by the survivors of the ethnic cleansing. The literature on the Kashmiri Pandit’s plight has been verbosely documented in the last decade, but the readership is at an all time low. I rifled through a number of books and boiled down my list to the 6 I plan to read sometime in the future. #QOTD Have you read any books on this topic? Suggest your favourites. Save and share this post if you find it helpful.

Sanchit Gupta is the author of the book- “The Tree With a Thousand Apples”. His book is a universal story of cultures, belongingness, revenge, and atonement, inspired by true events. Read his interview to learn further about his enthralling book and the inspiration behind it. To read more visit the link in bio #frontlistmedia #screenwriter #authorinterview #TheTreeWithAThousandApples #FrontlistMedia #frontlist

| The tree with a thousand apples Author : Sanchit Gupta Genre : Thriller Rating : 4.5 The tree with a thousand apples has the same feel as did The kite runner. We all know about kashmir and everyone had an opinion about it, on a grand political stage. This story is not about that, it's not about right and wrong. It is about the lives of people like you and me, innocent people living by the codes of humanity and brotherhood. What happens to these people when suddenly a war erupts. It's truly heartbreaking. The author does a wonderful job of getting you as close to the life kashmir as possible. It's filled with trivias and references of kashimiri life. You can feel the cold breeze and the dampness of the snow through mere words on dry pages. The characters and the dynamics between them are very well articulated. You feel a connect. The despair, the pain, the anger and the meaning of true friendship. The book is brilliant in so many ways. No doubt about it. But, I expected a better ending. This story is not that kind of fiction where the protagonist does an unbelievable task in the end, The submersion in reality is it's strength. But as a story, i did feel nothing great happens as the big resolution, the moment of reckoning or redemption. It was there alright but felt kind of mellow. That's all. . @sanchit421 . #indianfiction #indianauthors #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #indiannovels #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #bookreview #books

A must-read bestseller, 'The Tree With A Thousand Apples' by Sanchit Gupta (@sanchit421) is a riveting narrative of three friends growing up in a peaceful Kashmir, until the night of 20 January 1990 changed it all. Tracing the lives of these three friends over two decades and the circumstances under which they meet again, the book keeps you on your toes. What happens next? Pick up the book and get ready for an emotional roller-coaster. Available across all leading bookstores. #readwithniyogibooks #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #comingofagestories #indianwriting #readdiversely

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Set in the backdrop of Srinagar, ‘The Tree With a Thousand Apples’ by @sanchit421 is a riveting book. The geo-politics and the conflict in the Kashmir Valley is a complex issue. It is tough to find a neutral tone and still shed light on the chaos racking this area for decades now. This book does an excellent job as it finds its footing in highly complex but emotional and genuine characters. This is the story of three friends - Safeena Malik, Deewan Bhat, and Bilal Ahanaga who were inseparable as children. They enjoyed a reasonably well-adjusted life in Srinagar in the late 80s. But all that changed on 20th January 1990 when Kashmir became a battleground. Deewan was forced to flee, while Saafeena’s mother became collateral damage. Bilal was stuck in a life of never-ending terror and harassment. Twenty years later, they are still grappling with the consequences of the past and their actions are driven by their own experiences. There are some thought-provoking lines and situations in the book. To quote a few - ✨ Quote - If the criminal was once a saint and the saint was once a criminal, then who is a criminal, and who is a saint? ✨ Situation - If a person who murdered your brother also ended up killing your father’s murderer, what should be your reaction? ✨ Quote - The deadliest sin in the world is to create evil around us. ✨ Moral - Than the actions of the evil person, it is the inaction of a good person that has a more significant impact! The beauty of this book is it does not talk about the ‘Kashmir’ issue on a macro-level but instead focuses on it in a micro-level. It explores what individuals are going through. And it is heartbreaking! My Recommendation 👉🏾 DO NOT MISS IT!!! #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #kashmir #kashmiribooks #kawah

It was a gifted to my father as a Christmas present. Secret Santa and stuff. It lay in the deepest corner of the bookshelf. Until, I decided to read it. Now, I had my reservations but the book surpassed my expectations. Truth be told, I had pretty low expectation. Kashmir. A piece of land that is suppose to be heaven. Instead a personal hell for everyone living there. It has seen the darkest of horrors. It has seen lives taken, hell breaking loose, and playground turning into a battlefield. The story is about the three bestfriends - Deewan, Safeena, and Bilal. Deewan was a sorted and sensible guy. He knew which battles to pick. Being a hindu pandit, Deewan and his family had relocate as the tension peeked in the valley. While Deewan's car sped down state, he worried about missing Bilal's birthday. Bilal comes from a lower islamic family. He is fierce and almost always find solutions in physical assault. And his life revolved around his friends - he would kill or die for them. Thus, he was sad that both Deewan and Safeena missed his party. Safeena, a girl from working class islamic family, witnessed a terrifying scene unfold in her household that leaves her shaken. She outgrows from a timid and depend girl into self reliant and bold woman. Twenty years later, they cross roads again. Their lives still recovering from the terrors of yesterday. That they derail their present but all for friendship. So worth it, right? All of these protagonists, had a normal life like any other would have. But they lived in Kashmir. How could it be like any other? They saw people dying, apples growing, and jeans lying in a trunk. The story left me wailing at four am. I remember the exact moment when I completed the novel. The way it made me feel. The writer did a good job at describing the mess Kashmir brings in lives of Kashmiris. The story never halts, it keeps the reader on toes. One has to be attentive of every incident, every name. Because no matter how small the character seems, it meets it's end. #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #indianbookstagrammer #bookstagram

The tree with a thousand apples is the story of three Kashmiri friends by the name of Deewan Bhat, Bilal Ahanagar and Safeena Malik. It's the tale which epitomizes the foundation on which Indian civilization rests i.e. Pluralism. Although, I strongly recommend to readers to read this book. But, before you read this novel, I suggest you to read, Curfewed Night by Basharat Peer and Our moon has blood clots by Rahul Pandita, afterwards you can go for this novel. For the detailed article you can visit my website. dontbignorant.in #bookbloggerin #indianreaders #indiareads #bookstagramindia #indianreadersclub #novel #Kashmirinovel #thetreewithathousandapples #niyogibooks #readandwrite #readandlearn #readingisimportant #educationmatters #dontbignorant #bookfeaturepage #ilovereadingandwriting #realeducation #thinkandwrite #wordsarepowerful #wordsareimmortal #kashmiris

This one's in my TBR for so long now. Time to get it I guess. Reposted from @niyogibooks A coming-of-age novel inspired by the 1990 insurgency in Kashmir, ‘The Tree with a Thousand Apples’ by @sanchit421 poignantly highlights how humanity can still survive amid the trauma of a conflict zone through the turbulent journey of three childhood friends. Longlisted for the Sundance Screenwriters’ Lab 2017—International, this grippingly woven book is available both offline and online, so get your copies today! #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #suspensethriller #kashmir #srinagar #fiction #indianliterature #readwithniyogibooks #bookishreels #bookstagram #indianfiction #indianwriters #reelsindia #bookreels #bookreelsindia #bookpromos #watchnow

I was tagged in the #bluestackchallenge and we all know I love blue so how could I resist? I have read about half of these but the one that I’ve had in my tbr trolley the longest is The Tree With a Thousand Apples. Has anybody read it? Thanks for tagging me @devouringstories ! #hilarymantel #hilarymantelfrihet #aplaceofgreatersafety #majalundeblå #peterhøeg #berättelseromnatten #thelittleprince #denlilleprinsen #antoinedesaintexupery #chilternclassics #charlesdickens #greatexpectations #canterburyclassics #wordcloudeditions #expensivepeople #joycecaroloates #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #theanimalsatlockwoodmanor #janehealey #hamnet #maggieofarrell #saturdaystack #bluestack #bookstagram #swedishbookstagram #bookinstagram

Not a love story ... This is the story of three friends 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘁, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿 and of all the people who suffered in 1989. Like any other kids, their life was normal, both Hindus and Muslims were living peacefully in Kashmir until one day when everything changed the shopkeepers, teachers and even neighbours started hating the 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀. One night changed a lot of Hindus lost their homes, many Muslims lost their children.  The author has taken a lot of true events and has shown us how life in Kashmir was like during that period. Harsh realities are discussed like how the army was causing problems for innocent people, how a group was killing Pandits and even after leaving Kashmir, how pandits were still suffering for a better living. And above all this, it is a story of ''𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽''. It is a story of cultures, belongingness, revenge and atonement. It is fast-paced, impactful and the story travels back and forth to maintain the mystery of the story. The writing style is simple and gripping. It kept me I will highly recommend this book to all. It is a must-read for all who love contemporary fiction or love reading in general. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ QOTD- Comment one city you really want to visit in India Pages- 279 Book- paperback  Genre- contemporary fiction, thriller

#Repost @mikashareads • • • • • • Steel City, Jamshedpur, India “The moon and the stars sigh. The days elude them, but they are the ones who witness the sorrows of the night. How they wish they could resolve the unbound grief of the human heart. If only, they could know what it was looking for. If only, unbound joy could be the answer.”⁣ ••••••••••• 🍎REVIEW 🍎 The Tree With A Thousand Apples is based on true events that took place in Srinagar, Kashmir. It follows the lives of 3 friends; Safeena Malik, Deewan Bhat, and Bilal Ahanagar whose lives are thrown into disarray one fateful night. Twenty years later their paths cross again; an innocent civilian is fighting for justice, an exiled Pundit longs for belonging, while a ruthless rebel aches for redemption. 🍎 The book is cleverly structured and beautifully written. I was so engrossed that I couldn’t leave it once I started reading it. It is also very heartbreaking 💔 and emotional 😭 especially because there is so much of reality in this work of fictional. 🍎 What I really liked is how the author describes the beauty, culture, harsh reality and the true lives of people in Kashmir. The book shows us the pain and agony of Kashmiris. 🍎 This was such an insightful, enlightening and heartbreaking experience for me and I’m really glad I read it.  🍎 #bookreview #indianliterature #thetreewithathousandapples  #sanchitgupta #indianauthor #indianbooks #indianfiction #bookreviewer #ilovereading #bookrecommendations #niyogibooks  #culturetripbooks  #indianfiction  #kashmir #srinagar  #redapples  #indianbookstagram #unitedbookstagram #bookflatlay #bookhaul #bookaesthetic #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookphotography #bookish #igreads #aestheticedit #quarantinereads #mikashareads

#bookcoverdesign #allthingsmishmash #niyogibooks #Repost @vodka_books (@get_repost) ・・・ Do you like Indian writer ? Who is your favourite writer ? @sanchit421 @niyogibooks 🌀Here is a book Inspired by true events, traces the lives of Safeena Malik, Deewan Bhat and Bilal Ahanagar, three childhood friends who grow up in an atmosphere of peace and amity in Srinagar, Kashmir, until the night of 20 January 1990 changes it all. . 🌀Safeena, despite witnessing her mother’s murder still hopes for peace. Deewan, despite escaping with his life, still considers Kashmir as his land. Bilal, takes up arms in response to crimes committed against his sister, only to later regret it. . 🌀The story fold at a very interesting note, “I love the criminal, who’s a saint” . 🌀It’s really after a while I got a grab of an Indian author and this book got all my interest ♦️ . What are you reading today ? #bookstagram #indianbookstagrammer #indianbooks #indianbookblogger #indianbookreviewer #indianbook #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #niyogibooks #niyogibooksindia

🔰 Which book would you choose to read first? These three books have been on my wish list for an year or so and I finally got my hands on them all thanks to @fortheloveoffictionalworlds who unhauled these. I have read ‘The Tree With A Thousand Apples’ and it was a brilliant book, I can’t wait to pick the next two up. All three books are worlds apart and I love how reading one book at a time can transport you from one end of the world to the other. Okay, now I am rambling🙈 Will update you about my current read soon. I know I have been busy nowadays but a lot has happened with me this month. Hopefully December onwards I’ll be back to my usual level of interaction. 📸 @booknbhook #booknbhook

“If the criminal was once a saint and the saint was once a criminal, then who is a criminal and who is a saint?” The Tree with a Thousand Apples by Sanchit Gupta was particularly enlightening for me. For somebody who has never read books based on Kashmir and the conflicts before, the story seemed very close and distant at the same time. The novel based on true events tells us the story of three best friends – Safeena, Bilal and Deewan whose life takes a treacherous turn tearing them apart and feeding them to the cruelty of politics and insurgencies. It is a riveting story that deserves to be read and reread! The best part about the book is the friendship, the purity and devotion of it. It’s the friendship that binds the characters and the story together. I mean, I would kill to have friends like Safeena, Bilal and Deewan. P.S: I would recommend you finish The Tree with a Thousand Apples in one sitting (or two) to absorb it the right way. I am guilty of not doing it and I sincerely regret it. Oh and get ready to get your hearts broken! #TheTreeWithAThousandApples #SanchitGupta #Kashmir #IndianLiterature #BooksAndWoods #Books

Giveaway Closed! ✨ Winner : @bookswithsakshi 📖Participate in this giveaway and stand a chance to win this amazing book: The Tree with a Thousand Apples.  📖About the book: Inspired by true events, this riveting narrative traces the lives of Safeena Malik, Deewan Bhat and Bilal Ahanagar, three childhood friends who grow up in an atmosphere of peace and amity in Srinagar, Kashmir, until the night of 20 January 1990 changes it all. 📖Read the review of the book on my feed or check the link in bio.  ____ The rules are simple. 1.Follow @nomadic_musings_ and @sanchit421 2. Like and save this post. 3. Share this post on stories (+1 every time you share) tagging us. 4.This book highlights the amazing friendships between the lead characters. So, I want you to tag your friends in the comments and appreciate them for their valuable friendship. ( One person per comment, you can do this 5 times) //Appreciation idea inspired by @booksqueaks ❤️// 5. You must be 16 and above, Indian resident and willing to share address details.  That’s all. Giveaway ends on Nov 7th and a winner will be decided based on the points scored. 💫 This giveaway isn’t associated with Instagram/ Amazon or any consumer site.  Good luck! 🌻

A few days back, I read and reviewed a book called 'The tree with a thousand apples' . It is one of the most brilliant books I have read. ( You can read the review on my feed) So, basically, this book is about everything happens in Kashmir that we usually don't see in newspapers. A story inspired from true events, this book proves itself to be one of the best books on Kashmir situation, at least for me. I am so happy that I got this opportunity to have a quick virtual chat with the author of this book, Sanchit Gupta. He is an engineer turned brand manager turned author and screenwriter. We talked about his writing process, rejections, backlashes, backstories, and much more. A part of our conversation ⬇️ Q : The Tree with a Thousand Apples is a catchy title and when I read the book, I loved the reference of this title. What brought this title to your mind? ◀️The phrase was part of the prose when I was writing the book. I romanticized this idea of a giving tree, the one rich with apples that is the soul of Kashmir. That tree doesn’t discriminate. It gives it fruits to both the Kashmiri Muslim and Kashmiri Pandit families as its branches laden with apples reach out to both the houses. It’s a metaphor for Kashmir. The tree doesn’t move from its place, it doesn’t order its branches to change their nature. Such is also the idea of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat. The people, however, change. The way they look at the tree changes. They make it wither. The tree was and continues to remain silent, yet it speaks volumes. This phrase I felt embodied everything I wanted the book to be about, and hence later became its title. ____ Check the link in bio to read this interview. (Read time 3-4 mins)

If you ask me to suggest 2 books, I will suggest you three because this book is a mandate. @thereviewmode #thetreewithathousandapples #thereviewmode #sanchitgupta #bookworm #fictionlover #indiatoday #covid19diaries #lovereadingbooks #niyogibooks #oliveturtle #october2020 #bookreels #ebooks

📍Trigger warnings📍 //Rape, Murder, Curfew violence, Terrorism, Death of the loved ones// If any of these triggers you, do not read this review and book right now. Come back later, whenever you are fine to read. Or never come back to this post at all. Because I do not know if any of my followers have been through what I am about to mention in the following paragraphs or the content of this book. And the fact that this book is based on true events, I am afraid that it can be possible. So, dear followers, skip this review if you want. I do not intend to haunt anyone with bad memories. 📍Srinagar, India: 20th January 1990  Happy Birthday to you  Happy Birthday to you  Happy Birthday dear Bilal Happy Birthday to you!! Bilal’s mother sings the melody and his sister, father and some neighbours join in. It's Bilal’s 11th birthday, and he is not happy because his best friends Safeena Malik and Deewan Bhat are not with him. Bilal is not only sad but also angry with his friends. How can they not come? They promised. Poor Bilal does not know that Deewan and his family are hiding in Safeena’s house. Because there are people on the streets, cutting throats, raping women, killing children. What for? Azadi! Freedom.  Hum kya chahte? Azadi! Hard dard ka marham? Azadi! Chahe jail bhejo, Azadi! Chahe goli maro, Azadi! Ham chheen ke lenge, Azadi! Crowd cheers!!✊ On the same night, Deewan loses his brother, and Safeena loses her mother. The beautiful friendship between Safeena, Bilal and Deewan and all the memories in a paradise called Kashmir vanish in the darkness of that night. The fact that Deewan and his family are Kashmiri Pandit forces them to leave Kashmir because that was the only way to live further. That one night turns their life upside down. Being Kashmiri Muslims, Bilal and Safeena's families suffer too. The only thing remaining undisturbed there is a tree with a thousand apples in their backyard.  I loved the reference of this tree used in this book. Just brilliant! (Swipe left to read further) Image credit on next slides : Pinterest

Author: Sanchit Gupta Number Of Pages: 284 (Hardcover) Genre: Thriller, Historical Fiction Trigger Warning: Violence, Rape "Oh, you foolish children! Curfew is never over. That is a thing about curfew in this town. It doesn't matter what the loudspeaker says, the curfew is never over. This town is a prison, a prison with lakes and flowers." I remember asking my parents as a child why we never go to Kashmir for a holiday and they used to answer," waha ka mauhal sahi nahi hai abhi, jald hi theek hoga toh jayenge." It is not safe to visit Kashmir right now, as soon as it is safe we will definitely go. It has been twenty years to this conversation and they still answer the same. The Tree with a Thousand Apples, is a story based on true events across a span of 24 years. It follows the exodus of Hindus from Kashmir and the effect that left on the community of Kashmir. The story focuses on the lives of three children, Safeena, Bilal and Deewan and how everything turns upside down in one night leading each of them to take actions that they never imagined in their wildest dreams. Praise should be given to the author because as the story progresses, there is violence in the name of peace and religion and the author has maintained a neutral point of view without creating any prejudice in his characters, and providing understandings of the mindset of all the people and communities involved. 👉Read my complete review on my blog. Link in bio. ✨ QOTD- Suggest your favourite thriller book? 📸- @booknbhook

"Peace? No Deewan Bhai they don't want peace! All they want is to point a finger. It makes them feel lighter in their souls, justified in their existence. They feel proud that they are doing everything they can to eliminate the evil. Whoever that might be, they don't care. All they want is a hero to worship and a villain to condemn" Book : The Tree with a Thousand Apples Author : Sanchit Gupta Rating : 5/5 If there was a book that shook me up and made me question my reality, it was this book. For me it wasn't about terrorism or the Indian army, it was about friendship between 3 people who didn't let religion come between them. However, religion was their only enemy. Song : Paani aur Mitti by Bayaan #books #bookstagram #book #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #bookphotography #booklove #booksbooksbooks #nevernight #readersofinstagram #literature #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #kashmir #apples

Hey, if you have been following my reading updates you might be knowing I am reading two books Lajja and The Tree With A Thousand Apples. Both of these books are very heavy reads. It is a coincidence that both the books I am reading are about the exodus of Hindus, one from Bangladesh and the other from Kashmir. My heart sinks and I want to shout from the top of a mountain and make sure every human listens and follows #humanityfirst . I will post more details about these books individually soon. ✨ Till then I am looking for an easy, quick, happy book to read next. Help me out? QOTD- Suggest a light hearted, quick read? 📸- @booknbhook This is a book corner at @sambookas_cafe

I asked you guys to choose (vote for) my next read from the four books in the photo and the winner is *drumrolls* . . The Tree With A Thousand Apples. 🤩 It was a clear winner with the maximum votes followed by Snow. I have already started reading it and the first chapter was very good. 😍 Fingers crossed for the rest of the book. ❤️ 📸- @booknbhook

Hey my bookish friends! Happy Monday😍❤ ✨Book review✨The tree with a thousand apples✨ This is the story of three childhood friends, Bilal, Safeena and Deewan. They belong to the beautiful Kashmir and the three of them supported each other like a family. Unfortunately, destiny had some other plans for them. They get separated from each other during one of the riots that happened in their hometown and their lived turns upside down. After years, three of them happens to meet each other and nothing remains the same anymore. The tree with a thousand apples by @sanchit421 is a kind of story that will definitely leave you heartbroken. First of all, I appreciate the author for selecting such a bold plot to write a book. The author has tried his best to portray the life and hardships of the people in Kashmir. Even after finishing the book, I kept constantly thinking about the plot and characters. The title of the book was really interesting and once the story progresses, the reader gets an idea about the reason why the book has been named as such. And the cover of the book is really pretty. Tbh, I am really glad that I happened to read this book. Overall it was a very interesting read. #qotd: Which book in your possession has the longest title?📖 . . . . . . . #bookstagram #bookphotography #thetreewithathousandapples #aestheticphotography #bookstagrammer #bookstagramindia #readersofinstagram #booksofinstagram #readingnook #booknook #readingisfundamental #readingisfun #bookreadaholic #readbookeveryday

K A S H M I R . . "̷I̷ ̷a̷m̷ ̷e̷v̷e̷r̷y̷t̷h̷i̷n̷g̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷ ̷l̷o̷s̷t̷.̷ ̷Y̷o̷u̷ ̷w̷o̷n̷'̷t̷ ̷f̷o̷r̷g̷i̷v̷e̷ ̷m̷e̷.̷ ̷M̷y̷ ̷m̷e̷m̷o̷r̷y̷ ̷k̷e̷e̷p̷s̷ ̷g̷e̷t̷t̷i̷n̷g̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷t̷h̷e̷ ̷w̷a̷y̷ ̷o̷f̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷r̷ ̷h̷i̷s̷t̷o̷r̷y̷.̷"̷ ̷~̷ ̷A̷g̷h̷a̷ ̷s̷h̷a̷h̷i̷d̷ ̷A̷l̷i̷ . . One year of the "masterstroke" on Kashmir. . . . In this stack: ▪︎The Country Without a Post Office ✔ ▪︎Meer ✔ ▪︎Curfewed Night ✔ ▪︎The Book of Gold Leaves ▪︎Gul Gulshan Gulfam ✔ ▪︎ A Desolation Called Peace ▪︎The Tree with a Thousand Apples ✔ ▪︎The Collaborator ▪︎The Far Field ✔ . . Read books on Kashmir. . . #standwithkashmir #kashmir #meeranovel #aghashahidali #poetry #kashmiripoet #basharatpeer #adesolationcalledpeace #curfewednight #sanchitgupta #madhurivijay #mirzawaheed #bookstack #bookpile #thetreewithathousandapples #thefarfield #jcbprize #jcbprizeforliterature #indiareads #readmore #keepreading #unitedwedream

#Repost @ishq_with_ink • • • • • • Home :) "You killed the mandir in their homes, you killed the masjid in ours." ~Sanchit Gupta, (The Tree with a Thousand Apples) 🕸️🕸️🕸️ I can't believe I am finally writing about 'The tree with a thousand Apples' By Sanchit Gupta because I am not okay at all, not even a little. Aamof I finished it 3 days back and I was devastated to say anything for all this time being. I still am!!! Its been a while since I read something so impactful by a budding Indian Author. This book, dedicated to People of Kashmir, is based on true events & I am not kidding its hard to believe its fiction. The description of events, the depth of emotions showcased, the elaboration of each action, the character development, story telling skills, basically everything in this book surpassed my expectations. I didn't even realize it covers a plot timeline of around 20 years because of captivating narration by the writer. TBH I don't have any reason to like this master piece except for the fact it left me numb. I am still in hangover from it to say anything more. Bear with me Fellas. & keep reading. Stay safe. Borahae💜 🕸️🕸️🕸️ #qotd- Whats your favorite book by an Indian Author. I need recs! #Bookstagram #thetreewithathousandapples #indianbookstagram #indianbooks #kashmir #indianauthors

The book talks about the life and time of three protagonists, Safeena, Bilal and Deewan. Set in Kashmir narrative is simple, well structured, vivid and quite captivating. The story primarily revolves around the turbulent times of Kashmir and how lives of these three characters change overnight and thereafter. The author has very ably showcased myriad emotions like fear, love, courage, longing, attachment, nostalgia for homeland, anger, isolation, loss, agony, revenge and so on. Also the descriptions about Jhelum, Dal lake, the beautiful valley, its culture and cuisine leaves an impression on reader's mind. Profoundly humane novel. . . . . . . . . . #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta #booklover #bookstagram #instabooks #bookobsessed #bookworm #instaread #bibliophile #bookgram #bookworld #bookishfeature #reader #readerslife #booksofinstagram #novel #booklove #books #bookstagramofassam #silchardiaries #northeastindia #bookstagrammers #booksbooksbooks #assambookstagrammers

Thank you @shwetarohira for reading the book and sharing your views with us. • • • • • • I was upto my eye balls in this book The Tree with a Thousand Apples by @sanchit421 glued to the sofa and all that kept changing was the background of the sky from morning to evening and obviously my cups of coffee. I loved the story telling it transported me to kashmir and made me relate to all the scenarios we read and resonate with in today’s time with Kashmir. It’s a journey in itself about Kashmir and people of kashmir. 🌹🍎 . . . . #bookstagram #sanchitgupta #shwetarohira #quarantinereads #quarantine #readersofinstagram #readersofig #thetreewithathousandapples

#Repost with Thanks to the gorgeous @shwetarohira :) • • • • • • I was upto my eye balls in this book The Tree with a Thousand Apples by @sanchit421 glued to the sofa and all that kept changing was the background of the sky from morning to evening and obviously my cups of coffee. I loved the story telling it transported me to kashmir and made me relate to all the scenarios we read and resonate with in today’s time with Kashmir. It’s a journey in itself about Kashmir and people of kashmir. 🌹🍎 . . . . #bookstagram #sanchitgupta #shwetarohira #quarantinereads #quarantine #readersofinstagram #readersofig #thetreewithathousandapples

I was upto my eye balls in this book The Tree with a Thousand Apples by @sanchit421 glued to the sofa and all that kept changing was the background of the sky from morning to evening and obviously my cups of coffee. I loved the story telling it transported me to kashmir and made me relate to all the scenarios we read and resonate with in today’s time with Kashmir. It’s a journey in itself about Kashmir and people of kashmir. 🌹🍎 . . . . #bookstagram #sanchitgupta #shwetarohira #quarantinereads #quarantine #readersofinstagram #readersofig #thetreewithathousandapples

#Repost @sanchit421 Set in Kashmir and inspired by true events, The Tree with a Thousand Apples revolves around the lives of three childhood friends that changes after a terrifying event and how they are left to fight for their lives, their home and their friendships. How you read it yet? Also, available as an ebook.l! #thetreewithathousandapples #friendshipday #ndtvpicks #indianbookstagram @niyogi_books

#Repost @ladythor_bookblogger • • • • • • Kolkata,West Bangla,India ❄BOOKREVIEW 116❄ . . || The Tree with a Thousand Apples || By Sanchit Gupta | @sanchit421 . . RATINGS (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5) . . "IF A CRIMINAL WAS ONCE A SAINT & A SAINT WAS ONCE A CRIMINAL, THEN WHO IS THE CRIMINAL AND WHO IS THE SAINT?" . . When I read those lines on the back cover, I knew from that time, I am going to read something very exceptional. But I must say, this story gave more than my expectation. And here I go...... . ✔ BLURB WITHOUT SPOILERS: The complete story is revolves around three friends in 1990 in Kashmir. For some sensitive and unavoidable circumstances ' The place they called paradise becomes a battleground and their friendship struggles when fate forces them to choose sides against their will. ' after 20 years Destiny started to play again with them ! Wait here! Grab the book and read to know where the last fullstop will be ended. . . ✔'The tree with thousand apples' is a thriller with tugging excitements of mind and heart at a same time. This book consists emotion, friendship, actions and so on. Plot is unique and much fascinating. I never felt bore during reading and was hooked with pages constantly. Storylines are perfect itself. . ✔ Characters Bilal, Safeena, Dewaan are very well developed. All sub characters are defined and ploted very finely. This story talks about the life of kasmirians, how Muslims are constantly asking for joining Pakistan, how it impacts badly on regular life and so on. I must appreciate author's effort for this book how perfectly he knotted every insight with threads of fiction. . . ✔ Writing style is very classy and steady. All words are not easy and known but they are helpful for my vocabulary speed but have gripped by reading speed. This book is hardcoverd with beautiful royal blue. Title is thoughtful. Overall it was great time with this book. . . .❄ #QOTD : Whats your current read? . . #bookrecommendations #bookreviews #bookmail #bookblogger #bookstagram #bookbloggersofinstagram #thetreewithathousandapples

#thetreewithathousandapples #qotd Can you name a book which left you in tears❓ #qotd Name a book wherein the after effect of the words lingered on far longer even when you had finished reading the book❓ #aotd This is one book which had me in tears..throughout the read. Even after finishing the read..I couldnot help but think about the people of Kashmir. The choice of words..was perfect. The narration is so descriptive that it leaves nothing to imagination. The language used, although simple with a few new words here & there, is perfect. There is use of vernacular language, the meanings are given on the same page itself. For rest of the words, there's a glossary at the end of the book. 🌳The tree with a thousand apples stood tall amidst the hedge with its roots & branches spreading to both the houses, one of the Kashmiri Pandits & other of the Kashmiri Muslims..the way it had always been... 🍁 And now, the tree is drying..the wood is coming apart..there are no apples.. squirrels & insects have made their house in the hollows..it is slowly dying.. The tree, as is the Title of the book and the Cover Design..is symbolic of Kashmir..the love, calm & peace that was once prevalent there. The tug of war for ownership of the land & it's people has resulted in diminishing the Jannat (heaven) on Earth.. Genre: fiction; inspired by true events. This is a gorgeous, hardbound book with a beautiful dust jacket with the same design printed on the book as well. The cover design is by Misha Oberoi. One can find illustrations & autumn leaf design at regular instances in the book. Character sketch is wonderfully done. The size of the book, the cover, the designing, the language, the story.. everything is PERFECT. There are no loose ends. My 2nd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read of the month! Although there is no table of contents, the book is basically divided into 6 parts with 17 Chapters in all. It's begins & ends on the same note..Total of 283 pages of intense read. You will laugh..smile..cry..feel angry.. agitated.. frustrated..while reading through the book. This is one read which got me emotional..gave me goosebumps..& tears..with feeling of anger & empathy. A perfect description..

Hey everyone! How are you feeling today? Did you manage to get some reading done today? 📖📘📖📘📖 Reading Update: I'm currently reading Eat Pray Love. I'm reading it very slowly because I'm not really liking it. It seems very superficial to me and I'm getting a vibe that I'm reading about a privileged woman who is constantly ranting about her struggles. I still have to read the book's last section so let's see if my view changes. 📖📘📖📘📖 One of my goals this year is to be more self aware and explore spirituality. I want to read more and more books to help me do that. 📖📘📖📘📖 So far I have read 5 books this month, my favourite being Art Matters. I recently reviewed it so check out my profile to read it. I'm much more inclined towards non-fictional books these days so I'm really enjoying reading them. 📖📘📖📘📖 If you have a non-fictional recommendation for me, do leave it in the comment section. . . #libri #bookstagram #igreads #bookblogger #ilovebooks #booknerdian #bookalicious #postitforaesthetic #bookishgirl #instareads #readingislife #readingday #readingupdate #nevermoor #onedayindecember #jhumpalahiri #othello #williamshakespeare #thetreewithathousandapples #faultinourstars #johngreen #thelightwelost #allthebrightplaces #thekiterunner #khaledhosseini #everynoteplayed #ikigai #bookpile #bluebooks #bluebookstack

November 3: Favourite Indian Fiction . . Q: Read these brilliant Indian novels? . . . Sharing today some of my favourite Indian fiction, novels, short stories and novellas. God of Small Things won Arundhati Roy the Man Booker in 1997. Half The Night is Gone and All The Lives We Never Lived were shortlisted for @thejcbprize 2018 and Milk Teeth by @ummrita was longlisted this year. Perumal Murugan made it to the shortlist both the years with Poonachi and the twin sequels to One Part Woman. Pyre was the first Murugan novel I read and it was instant love. Gul Gulshan Gulfam is a dreamy book on Kashmir when it was paradise and Curfewed Night is that subtle change a dream takes and becomes a nightmare. Untouchable by Mulk Raj Anand is a classic novella on the caste system in India. Forest of Enchantments by @divakarunichitra is a revelation of a read. A retelling of the Hindu epic, Ramayana, from the point of view of Sita. The Tree With a Thousand Apples by @sanchit421 is a very well-written and balanced book on Kashmir, a very difficult thing to achieve with so many political pitfalls. The last is Pigeons of the Domes, a compilation of stories on communalism that will move you with their powerful emotions and drain the hatred from your blood and leave you with pure empathy. A must must read in the times we are living in. . . Any book you want to know more about? Ask me in the comments. . . . . . #30days30posts #november #indianfiction #pyre #perumalmurugan #onepartwoman #bookstagram #bookstagramindia #books #gulgulshangulfam #sunday #sundayreads #india #travelgram #arundhatiroy #godofsmallthings #jcbprize2019 #literature #halfthenightisgone #milkteeth #bombay #allthelivesweneverlived #thetreewithathousandapples #untouchable #theforestofenchantments #pigeonsofthedomes #curfewednight #kashmir #basharatpeer

Posted @withrepost • @frenchflaps_and_deckleedges I’d had The Tree With a Thousand Apples on my TBR for months after @vapoursofthoughts and @thebookishtales raved about it and I’m so glad I finally read it! . Set during the insurgent times in Kashmir during 1990, this is the story of three childhood friends who are separated and are forced to live under the cruel circumstances of the war-torn Kashmir. Twenty years later, their paths cross and what is left of them through their individual fights for justice, belonging and revenge; the book recounts the stories of hundreds of innocent Kashmiris whose lives were erupted in a single night and they could no longer call the place their home. . I found the book cleverly structured, with a good balance of the Kashmir culture and the harrowing details of the exodus of the Kashmiri pandits and what happened after. The book is fast paced, crisp and is written with a sense of urgency.. it broke my heart. . A work of fiction so powerful and vivid, The Tree With a Thousand Apples is one of the most impactful and moving books I’ve read this year. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 and highly recommend it! If you haven’t, I’d urge you to get your hands on a copy NOW! - Apurva #frenchflapsreviews19 #thetreewithathousandapples #indianliterature #indianauthors #kashmir #indianhistory #discoveringindiareadathon #bookreviewer #bookreview #bookrecommendation #bluebooks #unitedbookstagram #bookstagramindia #readmorebooks #culturetripbooks #booksandtea #booksandteacups #teatime #onthetable_project #onthetable #mytablesituation #bookish #bookishfeatures #igbooks #lovebooks #booklover #mybookfeatures #plantlover #moneyplant

'if I should summarize in one word, the word “important” comes to mind and stays there' #Repost @seattlebookwormrunner • • • • • • The Tree With A Thousand Apples By Sanchit Gupta . A beautifully woven story with Kashmir as the main location, a story of three kids growing up in the valley, a story of what happened in 1990, a story with conflict; of the police and the militants and the people, and finally a story of friendships and the things friends do for each another. . There is no emotion I didn’t experience. Happiness, sure. Anger, sure. Confusion, sure. Hope, sure. Frustration, sure. Sadness, sure. Joy, sure. Not in this order of course but all of these. Would I read this book again, of course! As I said in my previous post, if I should summarize in one word, the word “important” comes to mind and stays there. We need not just happy books as readers but books that let us experience different emotions, this book did just that for me this year. . I urge you to consider this book as your next read! Thank you to Khubaib @khubaibliophile for the recommendation! . On a lighter note, I took several pictures for this post. This is a picture on a happy hour with my friends and it’s the one I am going with. The friends we make and the friendships we keep are the backbone of this book, and that’s what I chose to be on my feed as well with this photo. . . If you have read it, let me know what you thought of it. Would you read it if you haven’t already read it ? . . . . . . . . #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookworm #igreads #bookphotograph #books #readersofinstagram #beautifulbooks #seattle #pnw #weekendreading #bookflatlay #flatlaystyle #bookreview #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #indianwriting #indianliterature

#Repost @frenchflaps_and_deckleedges • • • • • • I’d had The Tree With a Thousand Apples on my TBR for months after @vapoursofthoughts and @thebookishtales raved about it and I’m so glad I finally read it! . Set during the insurgent times in Kashmir during 1990, this is the story of three childhood friends who are separated and are forced to live under the cruel circumstances of the war-torn Kashmir. Twenty years later, their paths cross and what is left of them through their individual fights for justice, belonging and revenge; the book recounts the stories of hundreds of innocent Kashmiris whose lives were erupted in a single night and they could no longer call the place their home. . I found the book cleverly structured, with a good balance of the Kashmir culture and the harrowing details of the exodus of the Kashmiri pandits and what happened after. The book is fast paced, crisp and is written with a sense of urgency.. it broke my heart. . A work of fiction so powerful and vivid, The Tree With a Thousand Apples is one of the most impactful and moving books I’ve read this year. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 and highly recommend it! If you haven’t, I’d urge you to get your hands on a copy NOW! - Apurva #frenchflapsreviews19 #thetreewithathousandapples #indianliterature #indianauthors #kashmir #indianhistory #discoveringindiareadathon #bookreviewer #bookreview #bookrecommendation #bluebooks #unitedbookstagram #bookstagramindia #readmorebooks #culturetripbooks #booksandtea #booksandteacups #teatime #onthetable_project #onthetable #mytablesituation #bookish #bookishfeatures #igbooks #lovebooks #booklover #mybookfeatures #plantlover #moneyplant

I’d had The Tree With a Thousand Apples on my TBR for months after @vapoursofthoughts and @thebookishtales raved about it and I’m so glad I finally read it! . Set during the insurgent times in Kashmir during 1990, this is the story of three childhood friends who are separated and are forced to live under the cruel circumstances of the war-torn Kashmir. Twenty years later, their paths cross and what is left of them through their individual fights for justice, belonging and revenge; the book recounts the stories of hundreds of innocent Kashmiris whose lives were erupted in a single night and they could no longer call the place their home. . I found the book cleverly structured, with a good balance of the Kashmir culture and the harrowing details of the exodus of the Kashmiri pandits and what happened after. The book is fast paced, crisp and is written with a sense of urgency.. it broke my heart. . A work of fiction so powerful and vivid, The Tree With a Thousand Apples is one of the most impactful and moving books I’ve read this year. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 and highly recommend it! If you haven’t, I’d urge you to get your hands on a copy NOW! - Apurva #frenchflapsreviews19 #thetreewithathousandapples #indianliterature #indianauthors #kashmir #indianhistory #discoveringindiareadathon #bookreviewer #bookreview #bookrecommendation #bluebooks #unitedbookstagram #bookstagramindia #readmorebooks #culturetripbooks #booksandtea #booksandteacups #teatime #onthetable_project #onthetable #mytablesituation #bookish #bookishfeatures #igbooks #lovebooks #booklover #mybookfeatures #plantlover #moneyplant

#bookcoverdesign #allthingsmishmash #niyogibooksindia #Repost @beingabookstagrammer (@get_repost) ・・・ A Quick Review of the book The Three with a Thousand Apples by @sanchit421 . Setup in the beautiful Valleys of Kashmir,* The tree with a thousand apples* is a story about three childhood friends Safeena , Deewan and Bilal. Their dreams as well as their lives are shattered one day when a tragedy happens. They three get separated.  Deewan being a Pandit, has to leave his house in order to safeguard him and his family from the insurgency. Bilal pledges to move on the path of becoming a terrorist so as to take revenge from the army who tortured his sister to death. Safeena who loses everyone in the war finds herself being trapped amongst the powerful. . While living their lives with their own share of fear and struggles, destiny brings them together once again. Lying in front of them, are the two paths- one leading towards crime & the other towards sainthood.  It perfectly depicts the struggles of the common Kashmiri people, the confused loyalties between the good and bad. . The novel has a beautiful story & a fast paced plot. It keeps us engaged from the very first page to the last one. A brilliant story created from true events which will shock you inside out. The author's writing style is simple, yet very gripping. I totally recommend this book to each and every one. . . For Full Review visit my blog. Link in Bio . Thanks for the Review Copy @vinfluencers . . . #bookstagramindia #unitedbookstagram #bookstagram #bookreview #books #thetreewithathousandapples #sanchitgupta

A bed full of books and a cup of coffee are all I need to fuel myself every now and then! We’re back with our #wrapup for the month of August and it honestly felt like a breeze. I (Apurva), got the least amount of reading done than I have had in a year while it was a fun reading month for Mansi and we’re both looking forward to sharing some exciting reads next month😊 . The books featured are - Sula : 4.5/5 I Have a Theory About That : 3/5 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine : 5/5 The Borrowers : 4/5 Love in The Time of Affluenza : 3/5 The Satapur Moonstone : 4/5 A Murder on Malabar Hills : 4/5 North and South : 5/5 The Princess Bride : 3.5/5 Ayesha at Last : 3.5/5 Sweet Home : 4/5 The Tree With A Thousand Apples : 4/5 . How did the month fair for you guys? #readingwrapup #monthlywrapup #unitedbookstagram #bookstagramindia #booksbooksbooks #bookish #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #onthebedproject #eleanoroliphantiscompletelyfine #tonimorrison #northandsouth #elizabethgaskell #penguinclassics #classicslover #ayeshaatlast #amurderonmalabarhill #thetreewithathousandapples #booksonbooks #readingchallenge #bookcommunity #culturetripbooks #readmorebooks #booklover #coffeetime #mybookfeatures #readerlife #bookrecommendations #igreads

Starting this today. Heard great things about it. #books #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookcommunity #booklovers #bookstagram #bookobsessed #bookasthetics #amreading #currentread #read #reading #readers #redaesthetic #book #iamreading #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples

#Repost @sirius_reader • • • • • • #sirius_reccomendations 📔📔BOOK REVIEW📔📔 Book: The Tree with a thousand Apples Author: Sanchit Gupta Genre: Fiction Pages: 280 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book which I can re-read 100 times over and still love it. This is a story of three friends; Bilal, Safeena and Deewan. A story of their friendship, love, losses, struggle, suffering and sacrifices. A story of every Kashmiri. This book tells us how each and every Kashmiri struggled and suffered in this hunger and desire for land of Kashmir. 👉The cover is beautiful, unique and eye-catchy. And it's a Hard-cover, which adds to its beauty. 👉Language is simple and easy to understand with usage of some local Kashmiri words at places to give it that Kashmiri touch. Those words/statements are also translated into english at the bottom of that particular page. 👉Narration is very lucid and gripping. This strong narration makes everything seem so original and realistic. It doesn't feel like a work of fiction at all. 👉Plot building is done well. The beautiful description of beautiful mountains and valleys of Kashmiri will rise that urge to visit Kashmiri in you. 👉The end of this book was so the book was so touching and emotional. That moment when Bilal says" For us Deewan bhai, whatever it takes". It was so Heart-wrechingHeart-wreching. . #qotd🦉 what is your hobby/hobbies other than reading books? - Sketching, craft work, gardening and cooking (yes I cooked that pasta in the picture 😅). . . . Follow @sirius_reader DM for book reviews, collaboration and brand promotion. . . #bookstagrammar #books #bookshelf #bookclub #bookworm #bookishlove #readingnook #bookish #bibliophile #love #beautiful #natural #likeforlike #reading #nature #fantasy #readinguttrakhand #thetreewithathousandapples

Article 370 is history and with that, the paradise that was bleeding since ages sees a new dawn. The state has suffered a lot due to the militant insurgency, but now new hopes and aspirations have generated among the people of India. I happened to visit Kashmir in 2014 and it mesmerised me with its charm and beauty. However, I am not a resident of the region and can only talk about my experience as a tourist to the place. They say books are a person’s best friend. So, here’s a list of few books based on Kashmir that will help you know the pain and struggle the people of Jammu and Kashmir had to face. https://www.mybookshelf.in/book-review/tryst-with-paradise-once-again/ #kashmir #mybookshelf #bookreviews #book #books #bookreview #review #reviews #ourmoonhasbloodclots #curfewednight #thetreewithathousandapples

All men who dedicate their lives for a cause greater than themselves are equally noble. Two Sides of a Coin, now available on #Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9387004066?ref=myi_title_dp “An eye opener with tons of emotional turbulence.” - The Policy Times “Well crafted and thought provoking.” - Sanchit Gupta, Author, The Tree with a Thousand Apples “The narration is very lucid and the plot is promising. The book is written in a very picturesque manner. There is plenty of action in it. A very promising book and a must read.” - Nikhil Mahajan, Author, My Love Never Faked #ThePolicyTimes #SanchitGupta #TheTreewithaThousandApples #NikhilMahajan #Author #MyLoveNeverFaked #captain #quignog #quignogbooks #pirates #piratesbooks #twosidesofacoin #2sidesofacoin #sidesofacoin #kashmir #army #soldiers #armysoldiers #booklovers #bookchor #bookstoread #bookshelf #indianarmy #indianauthors #armyaction #kashmirbookstore #militancyinkashmir #sahajfoundation #bookthatmatters

QOTC (Question of the Century)- Is just the land of Kashmir ours or are the People ours too? "Stand for your rights, You tell me, And when I do You beat me down Break my bones And crush my soul? I may raise my voice Close my fist, and demand; Or seek and desire With polite words and a patient heart So that you and I can live in peace Forever, I wish; You should pray I choose the latter.' Whose Kashmir is it anyway? Of Kashmiri Muslims, of Kashmiri Pandits, of the Army men who live there ? Or is it of the children who suffer the fate of conflict today and will shape what comes tomorrow? What we sow, so shall we reap. #thetreewithathousandapples #indianbookstagram #indianbooks #kashmir #article370 #kashmiris @niyogi_books

Happy Friendship Day ! Set in Kashmir and inspired by true events, The Tree with a Thousand Apples revolves around the lives of three childhood friends that changes after a terrifying event and how they are left to fight for their lives, their home and their friendships. How many have you read ? #thetreewithathousandapples #friendshipday #ndtvpicks #indianbookstagram @niyogi_books

If you have told your sister, tell your brother too, If you have read one, get the other too :) #secondwindbook #thetreewithathousandapples #passionvspaycheck #bookstagram #sanchitgupta

🇮🇳 Republic Day Post 1 of 2. . . Celebrating this Republic Day by sharing some of the novels and short stories by Indian authors, well renowned and new. I will share some non-fiction books tomorrow. . . . I gain from every story, I crawl under the skin of the characters and learn from their mistakes, learn how not to behave and it helps me look at myself from various points. When a brother does injustice against his brother, a son gets irritated by his old parents, when a husband hurts his wife, emotionally or physically, an rich man behaves badly with someone poor, I tell myself that I should never do this. This also helps me reflect on how I had behaved in similar situations and I admonish myself to be better next time. This is my small contribution to becoming a better human being, a small unit in the larger machinery of the society and the nation. . . . These are some wonderful books handpicked for you and I guarantee you will enjoy reading them. . . . Be kind. That's the best thing to be. . . . . . . #arundhatiroy #perumalmurugan #pyre #poonachi #amitabhabagchi #thetreewithathousandapples #halfthenightisgone #karanmahajan #premchand #theministryofutmosthappiness #thegodofsmallthings #munshipremchand #bookstagram #india #indianauthors #indianliterature #jlf #thejcbprizeforliterature #jlf2019 #bookstagramindia #booksbooksbooks #biblio #bibliophiles #fiction #hyggelife #hygge

. ➖➖➖➖📚Book Review📚➖➖➖➖ #76. ‘The Tree With a Thousand Apples’ by @sanchit421 Publisher - @niyogi_books . . Rating - 5 (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟) . . Why I Clicked this Photograph - Simpley because of Tree and Apples. Photo Inspiration by @khubaibliophile ☺️ . . Conclusion - One of the best works I read on Kashmir. . . Full Review on My Blog @the_fugitive_biker (Link in Bio) . . #the_fugitive_biker #bookreview #bibliophile #bookish #booklove #india #bookphotography #novel #bookpost #wordpress #blog #GoodReads #OctoberReads2018 #novel #bibliophilesofinstagram #booksof2018 #travel #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #niyogibooks #readersofindore #historicalfiction #thriller #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #kashmir #unitedbookstagram #wordpress #blogger #bookreviewer

"Stand for your rights You tell me And when I do You beat me down Break my bones And Crush my souls? I may raise my voice Close my fist and demand Or seek and desire With polite words and a patient heart So that you and I can live I peace Forever I wish You should pray I choose the latter" -By @sanchit421 in #thetreewithathousandapples Above lines are from the book the tree with a thousand apples. I started reading it today.. I find it awesome story swinging around three kashmiri children and their longing for freedom. I think its gonna be an awesome journey. Iam so excited♥♥. For more follow @dwellerinfictionalworld #sanchitgupta #thetreewithathousandapples #kashmiri #freedom #bookstagrammer #booklove♥ #dwellerinfictionalworld

Rank 7 in Amazon Bestsellers. Have you read it yet ? #thetreewithathousandapples #indianfiction #bookstagramindia #bestsellingbook #bestseller @niyogi_books