Of A Journey Towards Transformation (Book Review)

Book: Second Chance

Author: Dr. Sandeep Jatwa

Publication: Educreation

So, what would you do if you got a ‘second chance?’

We all have committed at least one such mistake in life that makes us wish for a second chance, a second chance to perhaps relive that moment, a second chance to perhaps revisit that event and a second chance to rectify that mistake.

The blurb is pretty self-explanatory and it is like, you get what you see, no less, no more. The concept is not something new or unexplored, but for a debut author Dr. Sandeep Jatwa has neatly carved out the story around the theme.

The story revolves around a billionaire businessman - Shekhar Kapoor, who is arrogant as ‘hell’. If you ever encounter him, your impression will be, Shekhar is an egotistical, big-headed a**hole, who thinks the world revolves around him. He believes that his actions and thoughts are justified (well, like many of us), he doesn’t realise what impact it can have on others.

Comes into picture a City of Justice, the rulers of which exist to punish the offenders on the planet Earth. The concept is derived from that of Hell & Paradise. Needless to say that Shekhar is made to revisit all the sins he has committed and his gruesome punishments are deiced as per the book of law that’s in use in the city of justice, by the God of justice. And kudos to Dr. Jatwa’s description (rather imagination), punishments are extremely hair-raising. For once even I felt like he should be forgiven (such a kind-hearted soul, I am! :P) nevertheless, this is what exactly happens. Shekhar has been given a second chance to rectify his mistakes (why, to know that you need to read the book).

Now here’s where the story begins; the journey from here onwards is the realisation that dawns upon him and the transformation that takes place and how he makes amendments. The first part of the story is about all the bad deeds that Shekhar does and after going through all that negativity, when you read about the first good thing he does, (after a long time) it really is a satisfying feeling and a happy experience. This is how the story progresses, hereon.

Getting into the technicalities, the editing could have been tighter and style of writing is simple. The characterisation and its description has clarity.

My takeaway: It is important to be mindful of our actions and consider the impact or reactions. It is all about analyzing what we do to ourselves and others and the ripple effect it creates. Start with it now, as you may not be fortunate enough to get a ‘Second Chance’.

My rating: 3.5 out of 5

I received a review copy of the book from Vinflulencers in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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