Skip to main content

Book Review - Those Forgotten People


Title - Those Forgotten People
Author - Aniruddha Roy Choudhury
Genre - Fiction
Publisher - NotionPress
ISBN - 978-1-68466-158-9

Initially when I saw the book's title and it's cover, I opined that this book is all about history. I came to know sooner or later that it wasn't the case but a novel with the combination of fictitious and non-fictitious characters. Only a few has succeeded in combining both, so far and the author is certainly one among them.

I was also surprised by the bulky nature of the book. Yes. The book runs for 500 odd pages. After finished reading it, I felt that it could have been made into (or released) two parts which still could have evoked greater interest among the readers. Nevertheless, here is the novel and if you a reader who loves fiction and history with some sci-fi factor, you would rejoice.

The novel begins with the disappearance of seven ships. These ships were carrying enormous treasures(details can be found in the book). They were:

1. Shiva Shakti(Leading Ship)
2. Dhruva
3. Srinjita
4. Nirbhaya
5. Shanjukta - reported as Missing
6. Manjula - sank &
7. Payel - reported as Missing

Then the story goes to present day where Sudhir Bagaria, the protagonist who despite being suffering from ADHD, had managed to have a well built body and stamina. His wife deserts him citing his incompetence in life. When things were going awry, Sudhir, through his honesty and talents starts rising up the ladder in his corporate job.

Just then, an accident happens and he gets stranded in an island. When he thought that everything was over, he stumbles upon a marvelous palace which is in shatters. Things which are beyond his comprehension starts happening inside the palace and he was convinced that all those weren't illusion.

What is special about this palace?

He also stumbles upon letters written by King Cherusseri Namboodiri of Nair Dvipa to his son Prince Hanuman.

Who is this King and what are the significance attached to the letter?

Sudhir meets local tribe group and he becomes one of them. Why did they accommodate him ?

Just when he discovers something important, he has to face an Himalayan task of facing a dark force called Mogui.

Who is this Mogui?
What he has to do with Sudhir and island inmates?

Read this story which would keep you captivated till the end. I loved the way, author has imagined and weaved a perfect story which ends on a happy note.

What did I like?

1. Characterization
2. Story
3. Sequence
4. Combination of Sci-Fi,Fiction and Non-Fiction
5. Elaborate explanation capturing minute details

My Conclusion - This book is a MUST READ!!


This book is available on Amazon in both eBook and Paperback formats.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

3 books you should read if you like gambling

By playing, a person's body remains active. He gets new energy from these games for other tasks. But in recent times, information and technology have advanced so much that various types of games are easily accessible through the Internet. Cricket is no exception. But if these games bring us happiness, then we have to answer no. These include playing cards and card games, carom during the holidays, and fun times. Cards originated in China. The cards are used to play various sitting games. In addition to games, cards are also used in magic, prophecy, and bungalows of cards. They are mainly used in gambling. People are so mentally disturbed that they can’t easily escape once they get mad in gambling with https://www.10cric.com/ . The person who knows gambling can automatically get knowledge about betting. Because gambling and betting are two sides of one coin, many houses have been destroyed due to gambling. But some gamblers earn a lot because of gambling and betting! ...
96 comments
Read more

Is studying abroad a boon or a bane?

We have always had a debate when it comes to the topic - "Is studying abroad a boon or a bane?" The ideas differ from person to person. If you ask me, I would surely say that Studying Abroad is certainly a boon. Why is that? India is home to many universities which are known worldwide. Having said that, we must also accept the fact that none of them are in Top 20 at least. While there are many factors that attributes to this, when a person has the means to afford it combined with interest and talent, I do not see the reason as to why one shouldn't be educated abroad? While few study for their status symbol, majority of them predominantly study abroad to enhance their career. There is no doubt in it. Take a look at this brilliant video before we could proceed further. Having said that, the option isn't available to all who wanted to go out of India. The major hindrance for us is clearing the English tests which were being conducted across the glob...
55 comments
Read more

WeeBeeSocial –Providing the Mojo for Digital Marketing Initiatives

A long time ago, the quest was to discover new lands and habitats. And now, as humanity has travelled far and wide, we search for new experiences in the digital world. The digital space is where brands and customers meet, communicate and interact to forge new relationships. The success of these interactions depends on the experiences that brands create for their target audience. This is no easy task and there are only a few that have mastered the art and science of digital marketing. One such entity is  WeBeeSocial , a leading digital marketing agency based in New Delhi. The folks at WeBeeSocial breathe digital and their one and only goal is to help brands create super-rich experiences for theircustomers. A full service creative digital agency,  WeBeeSocial  is where creativity and technology merge to create powerful, immersive experiences in the digital space. WeBeeSocial is the first choice for many leading brands, as it offers a comprehensive range of digital...
23 comments
Read more