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.
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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