Anyways, better late than never
Today, I am going to write about a book , which I would easily rate 'among the best' of my collections.
The reason I picked it up among many other lies in its one liner description - 'the reward for every true love is not love'.
My instincts were spot on, for I had claim my hands on a wonderful yet tragic love story.
A THING BEYOND FOREVER.
From the back - What happens when life plays a trick on two innocent lovers? What happens when your first love – much against all possibilities – comes back to you in the most bizarre and astounding manifestation ever?
Dr. Radhika Sharma, for the world outside, is an aberrant and arrogant feminist. But inside, she resides in a far-away world like a vulnerable first sketch of an artist.
One night an innocuous enquiry by a nine-year-old patient coaxes her to open someone’s personal diary.
And, as she reads on, a bygone era comes to the forefront taking her through a cavalcade of exclusive events that life, love and friendship offer at the noon of adolescence.
By the time she finishes reading the diary, it’s already morning.
And by night time she finds herself face to face with a question that defies logical explanation.
Is falling in love a random act or a planned coincidence? Is attraction the missing link between souls? Will the light of true love outshine the dark shadow of destiny?
About the author - NovoneeL Chakraborty has written 3 books, this was his first. You can read his blogs click here.
About the book - The novel starts with Radhika Sharma, (the main lead of the story ) describing her young age in a flash back. At her tender age she was considered "smiling always " character ,so much so her parents had to consult her to a doctor.
Page -10, para 1st.
"Anything that's rare isn't abnormal Mr. Sharma. Your child is normal as she should be"
But the little girl's fate betrayed her, not once but twice, till her name was called Dr. Radhika Sharma.
Needless to say she never traded her career for anything else. But her stern personality was melted down the day she met Laye ( a 9 year old child ) at her clinic.
To which her past life was disclosed through the pages of a diary.
Page - 24, para 2nd.
" Whenever in the last 13 years, she opened the diary the same feeling overwhelmed her. It was like a visit to her grave with word 'love' written on the epitaph. "
The story then shifts to her school life with Radhika studying in 11 grade. This is the point where another character Raen Verma was introduced . And within the 1st few months of their meeting, Radhika falls for him. And soon they were seen moving around together.
What effect did Raen Verma had on her life ??
What was the relation between Raen and Laye ??
What were the set backs for Radhika ??
I would leave here, to let you find the above answers by yourself. The story had certain lure to it and it kept me glued for the whole day @-)
Hope, you as reader would find it as interesting as I did.
Before leaving I would like you to answer a few questions :
1. Do you believe in 'love at first sight ' ?
2. Do you believe in 'reincarnation' ?
3. Is 'marriage' the necessity of life ??
4. What is 'true' love ?
keep all these answer to your mind as you turn the pages of this book.
Happy reading. :)
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4 people noticed.:
good review anurag.
I hv read his this book and a kiss in the rain.
When his 3rd novel get published.
His this book was good but the kiss in the rain- i don't like much.
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lovely review.
@vij@y -
I agree with your views about the 2nd. the feelings were too adultery, still I liked some part of it.
He has featured a article in that 3rd one. you can see that in his blog.
he has only written 2 novels, the third one only features an article by him but both others were awesome.....i loved them
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