By An Indian
4.5 Stars
Action/Adventure/Suspense
Adult
Took
me awhile to read through this book. That was not the fault of the
author but more my schedule and the format in which I received it. I
was given an electronic copy for review purposes. The author is an
indie author acquaintance of mine through a Facebook group called
Book Junkies. It was easy to read and it has several big pluses going
for it.
It
resonated with me for one very important reason. I live in a country
that has threatened and constantly threatens to split because of
cultural differences. My wife and I originate from opposite sides of
that potential split just like the couple in this book. Jai is from
Southern India while his wife Kaahi is from Northern India. The book
opens with the two of them seeing each other across the guarded
and barb-wired border. The entire book swirls around this
important issue. The lesson is aimed at a culturally diverse India
but by extension is an important issue for everyone living on this
fair planet of ours.
This
book also puts a lot of effort into explaining Indian cultures and
terms as it moves along. For those interested in modern India this
novel is worth reading just for the valuable information contained It
is added to the narrative in a way that doesn't distract from the
story being told and at the same time adds an element of interest
that would otherwise be absent.
It
is obvious enough that the author's first language is not English.
Don't let that put you off. It is not badly written and the quirks of
language may even add a certain charm. I honestly recommend the book
for anyone.
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