One String Attached | Pankaj Dubey | Contemporary Romance | Book Review

 

Book Info

Name of Book : One String Attached

Author : Pankaj Dubey

Publisher : Penguin Metro Reads

Publication Date : 19 April 2021

No. of Pages : 224

Format : DRC

Why did I choose the book ?

One String Attached by Pankaj Dubey was offered in exchange of an honest review. And, today is my turn to post for the same.

Where to get the book ?

One String Attached by Pankaj Dubey is available on Amazon :

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Author Introduction

Pankaj Dubey is a bilingual novelist and filmmaker. All his books, What A Loser!, Ishqiyapa: To Hell With Love, Love Curry and Trending In Love, published by Penguin Books India, have been written by him in Hindi as well. He accentuates the socio-political undercurrents with quirk and humour in his style of writing. He has been a journalist with the BBC World Service in London. He was also selected for the prestigious Writers' Residency in the Seoul Art Space, Yeonhui, South Korea, among three novelists from Asia in 2016. He was also awarded 'Global Innoventure Award' for 'Literature and Storytelling' in the House of Lords, British Parliament, UK in 2018. Two of his novels, Trending In Love and Ishqiyapa, are set to appear in upcoming web series.

Blurb

In the ancient town of Ayodhya, two lovers of different faiths, Shivam and Aaina, have just begun to come together-she, a college student and he, an aspiring tailor. Unfortunately, the day they decide to confess their love is also the day he loses his all, his shop, his parents and his blue-eyed beauty, to a riot. Only painful memories are left behind.

Bitter and broken, Shivam shifts to Delhi, to lose himself in the bustle of the city and his work. Then, one day, the past comes back to him like a whiff of air, and he gets the impression that Aaina is alive. With the information he gathers, Shivam stitches a path-a journey that takes him all the way to Dubai in search
of Aaina.What is love if not a thin thread of hope . . .

My Opinion

One String Attached by Pankaj Dubey defines romance in a new language. The plot picks up in an instant with a love story between the main characters. But, the story is not just romance but a platter full of religious differences and emotions. Shivam's character is of our guy next door falling in love with Aaina. And guess what the most exciting part is when the plot takes a leap. The author has chosen a very eloquent style of writing where you can literally feel the characters and their settings. 

It felt like a journey with Shivam who is on a mission to search for his love. Amidst all of this we can see certain glimpses of religious values and differences which equally adorns the plot. The book transcends you to a different world where two people are seeking love amidst all the chaos. For me the book holds a special charm which makes it unputdownable. Definitely, the book deserves 5 stars and a full recommendation.

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