Having read all the books by Ravi till date, this book was already on my wishlist from the moment its launch was announced. Hence, I was ecstatic when I got hands on this another gem by Ravi sir.
What I really liked about the book?
1. The story is paced and Ravi in his usual style makes it a gripping read. It wouldn't make you want to put the book down, once started.
2. Ravi's books usually have very strong and ambitious characters. This one is no different. The protagonist evolves with the book. We see him mature as the book ends as if he took a journey inward.
3. The one-liners in this book are detailed and rightfully touch that emotional corner of your heart. The book becomes worth reading for these liners.
4. The author very tactfully brings up dar emotions that live in every human being but surface only in extreme conditions. The consequences of these acts weigh down on the people forever. I loved the way this message was sent out by Ravi in this book .
What I did not like.
1. Ravi could have cut down on the steamy content of his book. I think he personally got carried away with selling what actually sells and compromised on content.
2. Protagonist matures with time, however other characters remain on the same page as they were earlier. It kept nagging me till the very end.
Verdict-
The story begins at an easy pace but a lot of things happen as the story develops. The story speaks about middle age romance and also the impatience of the new authors these days who want to be instant bestsellers. The story brings out the intricacies of human relationships. Trust once broken is hard to be restored. The twists and turns towards the end make it an interesting read. The book has a lot of references to the actual world with the likes of Chetan Bhagat, Ashwin Sanghi, Anurag Kashyap finding mentions in it. The recent Ebola crisis also finds mentioned. Hence a lot of actual facts are added to the story making it easy for the readers to connect with the characters.
There are a few grammatical errors in the book. What I felt was lacking in the story was the description of Shreya's history. A little more about the book that she wrote could have been better as the title after all is 'The Bestseller she wrote'. Maya's life and her emotions could have had a stronger presence in the story line. Aditya and Maya's kid could have also had a better role to play of bringing his parents together.
Overall, this is a one time read on a lazy Sunday afternoon while having a cup of tea.
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