Book Name: Love Story? Seriously!
Author: Shivi Pandey
Publisher: Petals Publishers and Distributors
Price: Rs. 175
Blurb:
The sanguine sun is just preparing to slumber and
the filtered glare from it striking the scene makes it more alluring. The flock
of birds are moving together in a V shaped structure and it looks as if they
are returning to their home after a tedious day's hard work. The fact that they
are all together in every aspect of life
brings strength and calmness to my dilapidating heart. It is even more
mesmerizing to find the three best people of my life beside me.
SAMAR: The epitome of the story, takes you on an
amazing voyage of his life. He recalls his friends and all his unsuccessful
love interests - Sapna, Samriddhi and Sapna.
What happens when you fall in love? What happens
when you fall out of it? What happens when you are unwanted? What happens when
you are cheated and still coined a cheater? Can there be a reason to not like
someone? Can there always be a reason to like someone? Explore answers to all
these questions along with Samar on his journey in search of true love.
It brings you, yet another unconventional love
story of all times. The author intends to bring about the fact that can this
also be a love story and leaves the readers to decide enquiring them Love
Story? Seriously!
Story in a nutshell:
Love Story? Seriously! is the story of Samar and
his love interests. It travels through his childhood to his adulthood, from his
school to his college and ultimately his work place. Samar meets his first love
interest, Sapna in his school days. Does his budding friendship with Sapna take
the form of love? What does Samar learn from his schooling? Enter Samriddhi-
the girl who ruled Samar's heart during his college days. Samar falls in head
over heels in love with her only to be rejected at the end. How does Samar deal
with the heartbreak? When does Surbhi enter the picture? What is their story?
Towards the end of this story, Samar talks about
Shrija. Who is she? How is she related to Samar's life?
Review:
The title 'Love Story? Seriously!' is intriguing
and will urge the readers to pick up this book. The cover of the book is in
shades of grey and red which again, steals the attention. However, I feel that
the blurb of the book was exceptionally long. It could have been cut down.
Coming to the story, it is being told in 1st
person narrative. There are instances where the narration is next to perfect
while there are many places where the narration suffered the most. The
characters are well-sketched. Samar seems to be very emotional as a person. I
wonder if such guys exist in the real world. The girls have been portrayed to
be stone-hearted. The first part of the book (the part before Samar's marriage)
reminds me of the movie- Pyar ka Punchnama. I personally found this part to be
really boring.
The second part is a show stealer. The bppk
actually gains momentum in the second part. The suspense, excitement and thrill
in the second part is making this book worth a read. However, I am thoroughly
disappointed with the end.
'Love Story? Seriously!' is overall, a one-time
read. It has everything from like to love, from anger to jealousy, from being
depressed to being strong, from realisations to regret.
Dislikes:
The editing suffers at many places. Proper
editing will enhance the reading experience.
There have been many occurances where capitals
are used. They could have been avoided.
I rate:
Cover: 2.5/5
Characters: 2.5/5
Story: 2/5
My overall rating for 'Love Story? Seriously!' is
2.5/5 stars.
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