Book: Key To My Soul
Author: Probal Mazumdar
Publisher: Maple Press
The
title of the book and the cover design gives an impression of a romantic
journey in the pages; however, the beginning of the story speaks of a physical assault
to the protagonist giving you a hint that this book is more than just a vanilla
love story. For me, the author has managed to hook me to the story right at the
start.
As
the blurb says, the protagonist Siddharth (Sid) goes back to find her childhood
sweetheart in a state of coma. The story revolves around the flashback of
childhood and letters that Sid should have received about 15 years back; and if
he actually did that, his life would have been completely different.
It is no
secret that Hazel will recover from the coma for a happy ending; but what is
noteworthy is all the sub-plots that takes shape while the girl is in coma…well
that’s what makes the story.
Nevertheless
the shocking revelations in those letters are the events that kind of takes the
story forward. The story has a good blend of flashback and present situations. It
seems that the author has done good research, as the details chalked are very
clear. The events listed down appears so unique and vivid that, at certain
points you might think if the author is actually sharing the incidents of his
life.
It is
an interesting, light-read; language is simple. Basically, the story is all
about realizing and acknowledging one’s mistakes, getting over the past and
rectifying the unhappy past in order to ensure a better future.
Although,
some of the events of childhood mentioned does not help in the pace of the
story; though are not boring to read, it could have been avoided.
I
received a copy from the author on behalf of The Book Club Members in exchange
for an honest and unbiased review.
Hi Anu..the book sounds interesting; already added in my to-be-read list! Thanks for the review
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