Samudran | A R Vikram | Adventure Fiction | DRC Book Review

 

Book Info

Name of Book : Samudran

Author : A R Vikram

Publisher : Independent

Publication Date : 30 Nov 2022

No. of Pages : 381

Format : DRC

Why did I choose the book ?

Samudran by A R Vikram was offered by the author in exchange of an honest review. So, here I am posting an honest review of the same.

Where to get the book ?

Samudran by A R Vikram is available on Amazon.in :

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Author Introduction

A R Vikram is an avid reader, passionate about the art of story-telling. The core themes that inspire and influence her writing include courage, loyalty, integrity, tolerance, and righteousness. She is originally from India, but currently resides in the United States.

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Blurb

Making moral choices is hard enough even with religion or family as a navigating guide. But what if you had neither?

Sammy

Samudran, aka Sammy, is a twenty-three year old photographer. He is also an abused orphan, and an atheist to boot. A highly unorthodox and independent thinker, he accepts a last-minute assignment to work at a tiny remote island for a small scientific team planning to study the island's unique flora with amazing dietary and medicinal properties. Sure, there are several risks that come with the project, but what does he care? After all, he has completely sworn off such mundane things as family and marriage and life-purpose, and has no ties binding him to anything. That is, until he meets.....

Meila

Sweet and naive. Both burdened and blessed with her own unique past, she also happens to be the daughter of one of the tribal chiefs. In spite of his strong views against love and marriage, Sammy falls madly in love with her, but knows that there are several obstacles to overcome. But then he is met with the biggest challenge of all, in the form of.....

A Betrayal

Sammy and his teammates discover a heinous plot by one of their own to sell out the island and its trusting tribes. But exposing the evildoer's plot turns out to be not as easy as they hope. And when their best-laid plans go awry, Sammy is forced to go into hiding on the island.

Faced with an extremely tight time constraint, it is now up to Sammy to try and save the island and its tribes. Will the young maverick prove himself up to the task? Will the friendships and relationships he has forged along the way help him in this highly risky endeavor? Will he be able to win Meila and save her people before time runs out?

Find out in this heartwarming tale about humanity, bravery, friendship, brotherhood, and love.

My Opinion

It was like watching a movie..................

Samudran by A R Vikram stands out as an action packed novel. A R Vikram's masterful storytelling and engaging writing style make it a standout in the genre. The author's ability to create tension and keep readers engaged is commendable. The characters are well-developed and the gritty setting adds to the authenticity of the story. The book raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of justice and the sacrifices required to uphold it. The author expertly builds suspense, escalating tension with each chapter. the book delivers an exhilarating dose of action that keeps readers hooked until the very end.

Definitely 4 stars for the book. Thanks to the author for providing me with an opportunity to read and review the book.

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