They say, a reader lives a million lives before death. Dont know about that but in Akshay Shroff's novel, I lived one extra life. The book has touched me to my core and left feelings, inexplicable. And alas, I have the duty of reviewing the novel that thrives on human emotions. I ask, how can I rate emotions? Yet, I give my best in this review of mine. :)
The story begins on one fine day in the Gaitonde family which is quite relatable as most of the days in a normal, mediocre family start the similar way. The story then moves on narrating the lives and union of not just our Protagonist, Lakshya Gaitonde but as well as the people surrounding him in short yet powerful lines. The adversity in the novel is terrorism which Lakshya fights with all his might. The question is, which path does he choose? And why does he end up as The Monk?
Akshay Shroff has penned down a masterpiece of human psychology and emotions in his strong and well strung words which I really found attractive. There are parts in the book where I have really cried as the strong language compels the reader to put himself in the shoes of the protagonist. After that, its no more lines of a book. Its your own story.
I have not the audacity but still I have to criticise the fact of not using translations for Marathi language for nationwide and international readers. But I am acquainted with the language so it stirred up an array of emotions in me.
I cant rate the book less than 5 stars. Why dont you get your copy here ? :)
