1873rd BLOG POST
32nd Book of 2020!
The writing style of Deepesh is
simple and straight-forward which makes it easy for you to go through the story
without worrying about the vocabulary and its meaning. The way author has
planned the narration of the story is excellent as we are taken through two
different time frames with completely different set of characters except the
protagonist who remains to be common in both of them. I liked the transition
while reading as otherwise if the story would have continued in a linear
format, it would have become boring in either of the halves of the book. The
concept of Diary notes is nicely embedded in the plot which makes the read
exciting.
The characterization of the
protagonist, Ankit, is defined very well. Right from the 1st page,
it is his opinions, perspective, charm, introvert-ness, love, behaviour,
thoughts and activities that keeps you engaged with the book. Up to some
extent, you also empathize with him and then you start supporting him even when
he starts indulging in criminal activities. It is not easy to write around such
character but Junwal has managed well. Other than him, the characterization of
ACP Abhinav is also nicely written as you are able to connect even with him up to
certain extent and you like the way he takes up the case. His backdrop makes
reading even about him interesting where the protagonist is not the part of the
chapter.
Author has very nicely woven the
tales of Mahabharata in the story which makes it more informative, interesting
and exciting. Someone like me who enjoys mythology and epic and believes in God
shall enjoy reading this section. Again, along with the tales, the way it has
been connected with the crime scenes makes it more effective and powerful part
of the book. I really enjoyed this segment and I also believe this theme is the
USP of the book.
There’s a chapter in which what a
rape victim has to go through is narrated and reading that was so chilling that
I almost stopped feeling my legs. Author has narrated it very well using a poem
which makes it so effective that you are able to feel what a victim ends up
suffering in such heinous crimes they are unfortunately met with.
Talking about the drawbacks of
the book – The grammar in the writing is not very strong due to which author
couldn’t do justice to few emotions of the protagonist in the Diary sections.
As the book has crime as one of its main plot, the story could have also been
written in the thriller format which could have given it a completely different
dimension. Thirdly, I feel we get to know very less from Bhoomi’s perspective
about how she is considering things which could have also been added as another
aspect. Lastly, the cover page of the book could have been designed more nicely
as currently, it might not fetch a reader’s attention.
Overall, this book is a very nice
one-time light read which shall still make you shiver as the protagonist is
quite similar to that of the movie Raman Raghav. I give this book 4 stars out
of 5. Give it a chance!
Thanks.
WRITING BUDDHA
1 CoMMenTs !!! - U CaN aLSo CoMMenT !!!:
The cover of the book is done by me and my name is Pooja Kushwaha. Thanks for reviewing it. However, on Amazon people have only good things to say about the cover.You can go check it there.
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