Book Review 80
Name Of The Book : Tides Don't Cross
Author : Simar Malhotra
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Year : 2018
Category : Fiction
Review :
Sparks fly immediately when Rukmani—fierce and assertive in the best and worst possible ways—meets the gentle Ayaan in the magical city Paris. Meanwhile, back in India, her reticent sister, Mrinalini struggles to cope with the void of a loveless marriage and an early pregnancy. Tides Don’t Cross follows these extremely interesting characters as their lives cross in surprising ways. Mrinalini, Ayaan and Rukmani wade through choppy tides, unaware of their common destiny. Deeply touching, this is an unforgettable story of thwarted desires, of love and its loss, of losing and finding oneself, and of falling and learning to rise. Young and talented author Simar Malhotra has created yet another piercing and riveting read.
When I started reading this book, I expected the usual clichéd love story, but I was completely mistaken. This book begins with the story of Mrinalini (aka Meera) and her arranged marriage to Surya. Then the book takes an interesting turn and we get a glimpse of the lives of Meera and Surya. Their relationship soon hits rock bottom and some devastating events follow. Meera and her sister Rukmani are polar opposites in their character. Yet, they always have each other’s back. Rukmani decides to take a semester in Paris and there she meets Ayaan, the love of her life. The story is complex and unpredictable. I finished the book in a go. It was captivating and I couldn’t put it down once I started. The relationship between sisters has been beautifully depicted by the author. The book covers a wide range of issues like sexism, patriarchy, marriage, Islamophobia, etc., that is relevant in today’s world. The book is emotional and gripping and the language and writing style of the author is impeccable. I specially loved the use of Meera and Rukmani with reference to Krishna. Though I cannot completely say that I am like Rukmani, I was able to connect with her character. She is my favourite character in the book. This book gives equal importance to both the male and female characters. The end of the book also did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has a good message for its readers. The cover of this book needs a special mention. One look at this cover and I wanted to read it immediately. It looks ravishing and colourful. If you are looking for Indian fiction with a unique storyline, this book is highly recommended.
Rating : 4.2/5
Name Of The Book : Tides Don't Cross
Author : Simar Malhotra
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Year : 2018
Category : Fiction
Review :
Sparks fly immediately when Rukmani—fierce and assertive in the best and worst possible ways—meets the gentle Ayaan in the magical city Paris. Meanwhile, back in India, her reticent sister, Mrinalini struggles to cope with the void of a loveless marriage and an early pregnancy. Tides Don’t Cross follows these extremely interesting characters as their lives cross in surprising ways. Mrinalini, Ayaan and Rukmani wade through choppy tides, unaware of their common destiny. Deeply touching, this is an unforgettable story of thwarted desires, of love and its loss, of losing and finding oneself, and of falling and learning to rise. Young and talented author Simar Malhotra has created yet another piercing and riveting read.
When I started reading this book, I expected the usual clichéd love story, but I was completely mistaken. This book begins with the story of Mrinalini (aka Meera) and her arranged marriage to Surya. Then the book takes an interesting turn and we get a glimpse of the lives of Meera and Surya. Their relationship soon hits rock bottom and some devastating events follow. Meera and her sister Rukmani are polar opposites in their character. Yet, they always have each other’s back. Rukmani decides to take a semester in Paris and there she meets Ayaan, the love of her life. The story is complex and unpredictable. I finished the book in a go. It was captivating and I couldn’t put it down once I started. The relationship between sisters has been beautifully depicted by the author. The book covers a wide range of issues like sexism, patriarchy, marriage, Islamophobia, etc., that is relevant in today’s world. The book is emotional and gripping and the language and writing style of the author is impeccable. I specially loved the use of Meera and Rukmani with reference to Krishna. Though I cannot completely say that I am like Rukmani, I was able to connect with her character. She is my favourite character in the book. This book gives equal importance to both the male and female characters. The end of the book also did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has a good message for its readers. The cover of this book needs a special mention. One look at this cover and I wanted to read it immediately. It looks ravishing and colourful. If you are looking for Indian fiction with a unique storyline, this book is highly recommended.
Rating : 4.2/5