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Saturday, 9 September 2017
Title: The Disobedient Darkness
Author: Prateek Dubey
Publisher: Frog Books
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 554
Rating: 4/5
Blurb: A man trades his doubts for a unique gift from his daemōn. This puts into motion his metamorphosis; a doubtless mind connecting him with other layers of existence and unravelling some extraordinary latent powers. Using his newfound abilities impetuously for the benefit of others, he inevitably runs into the dark side of goodness. Then, one-day, a moment of violence, a call for justice hurls him into a maelstrom of an extraordinary adventure - a quest for a pitcher of ancient mystic water, hidden deep inside the Himalayas. It is the only known weapon against a sinister supernatural force abducting humans from earth. But an unexpected turn awaits him; the water is nurturing a secret intent that could change the destiny of mankind.
My views:
Cover: White, simple, and serene background with a very suitable font. Though the silhouette of a butterfly, with a sting at its tail and missing antenna-like projections on its head gives it a mysterious touch. Especially the way it's shaded between blue and black. The cover stands alone, in its simplicity and in its complexity and intrigues the reader.
Blurb: Gives away as much is required to pull in a reader. The story seems new, and it seems that the story borders around fantasy genre with a dark touch. Though it also says of some mystical and spiritual contents inside.
Blurb is a huge hit on.
Now coming to the story: it's new, and definitely more than a one-time read.
The plot is nicely interwoven and it is executed with extreme care. The author has shown no hurry in delivering actions, and the pages have turned whenever they should: neither early nor late.
The language is easy, and selection of words is worth appreciating. Dialogues are beautifully done, and characters are seemingly real, as are their problems. Writer talks his way throughout the story through his jumping narratives, while his words creep into your heart for your darkness. At times you'll feel that you've got those gifts from Smoogykuk, and it's you who brought an end to Tunhim.
The butterfly on the cover is a very important symbol to the story and the colour compliments its importance. The setting, and the scenes are very well described. The story moves like a movie.
Kudos to the author for such a beautiful story. Standing close to 550 pages, it still is worth finishing in one sitting.
You ought to pick this book if you are disappointed by college romances and want a different flavour to your read-buds.
Author: Prateek Dubey
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 554
Rating: 4/5
Blurb: A man trades his doubts for a unique gift from his daemōn. This puts into motion his metamorphosis; a doubtless mind connecting him with other layers of existence and unravelling some extraordinary latent powers. Using his newfound abilities impetuously for the benefit of others, he inevitably runs into the dark side of goodness. Then, one-day, a moment of violence, a call for justice hurls him into a maelstrom of an extraordinary adventure - a quest for a pitcher of ancient mystic water, hidden deep inside the Himalayas. It is the only known weapon against a sinister supernatural force abducting humans from earth. But an unexpected turn awaits him; the water is nurturing a secret intent that could change the destiny of mankind.
My views:
Cover: White, simple, and serene background with a very suitable font. Though the silhouette of a butterfly, with a sting at its tail and missing antenna-like projections on its head gives it a mysterious touch. Especially the way it's shaded between blue and black. The cover stands alone, in its simplicity and in its complexity and intrigues the reader.
Blurb: Gives away as much is required to pull in a reader. The story seems new, and it seems that the story borders around fantasy genre with a dark touch. Though it also says of some mystical and spiritual contents inside.
Blurb is a huge hit on.
Now coming to the story: it's new, and definitely more than a one-time read.
The plot is nicely interwoven and it is executed with extreme care. The author has shown no hurry in delivering actions, and the pages have turned whenever they should: neither early nor late.
The language is easy, and selection of words is worth appreciating. Dialogues are beautifully done, and characters are seemingly real, as are their problems. Writer talks his way throughout the story through his jumping narratives, while his words creep into your heart for your darkness. At times you'll feel that you've got those gifts from Smoogykuk, and it's you who brought an end to Tunhim.
The butterfly on the cover is a very important symbol to the story and the colour compliments its importance. The setting, and the scenes are very well described. The story moves like a movie.
Kudos to the author for such a beautiful story. Standing close to 550 pages, it still is worth finishing in one sitting.
You ought to pick this book if you are disappointed by college romances and want a different flavour to your read-buds.
Saturday, 22 July 2017
Author– Ghazala Rizvi
Publisher– Notionpress Publishers
ISBN-13 – 978-9352065592
Number of Pages- 244
Blurb-
A death leads Jamal and Dev on a quest for truth and unravels a mystery connecting the by-lanes of Hyderabad to the Gomal Valley in the Pak-Afghan border. In its wake, Jamal and Dev leave behind a trail of bodies and reveal a tale of gore and greed that shatters their fragile perception of reality. As the two friends grope and meander through the labyrinth of lies, they discover the truths about themselves. They realize that sometimes life carries you to a place where you no longer know yourself; and then friendships are the first casualties. Will their friendship survive the burden of truth?
Review-
The cover looks good. It's simple and sombre, and with a caricature of Tughlaqabad's fort it looks a bit mysterious. The background colour also plays a bit intrigue into the clothings of the book, but I feel that a thriller like this deserves a better cover.
The title is apt and it goes with the book, even though it's not that much worked. Majid's Diary has a great role to play in the story, and that's the reason why the action starts! Why Majid commits suicide?
The blurb is fine, and pregnant with ideas. Still I feel that the last three lines break the action and the rush, which the rest of the blurb creates.
The storyline is good. Plot is well woven. The action sequences are well written. There is a nice theme play involved. On one hand one can see terrorism, religious stereotypes, crime, lies, deceit, and everything in between, on the other one can see love, friendship and bravery. This story moves like a movie and it's lucid wordflow maintains its velocity, though there are a few potholes in between, which can be cured by good editing.
Keeping the cons, which are a few, aside this is a decent debut. And in the times when we have only one or two names producing good fiction in suspense-thriller scenario in India, this book stands promising.
I'll rate this book 3.5 stars out of 5. If you love reading thrillers by Indian authors, then you can pick this book, and it will leave you enchanted, wanting for more.
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