All it takes is one turn of events, to change lives forever. Some consequences remain irreversible for a lifetime.
Book : The Promise
Author : Nikita Singh
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Pages : 237
When we fight our hearts, to prevent ourselves from falling in love, the conflict is inevitably lost. The heart is already lost, long before the realization strikes.
Story-line :
It is a tragic love story of the main characters Shambhavi Sen and Arjun Datta. Shambhavi is a small scale interior designer with a tough family background where she have to struggle for each and every penny for the treatment of her ailing father. But in spite of all the issues, she puts up a bright front and shines radiantly with her smile, optimism, happy and carefree nature. And on the other hand Arjun Datta, a charismatic, rich businessman with the bad past, leads an aloof life with no human connection. When these two people from two different lifestyle come face to face with each other, everything changes as it triggers feelings. With the power of her love Shambhavi manages to break all the barriers surrounding him. Arjun too leaving all his reservation, insecurities and self-resistance at bay, finally gives himself a second chance for love. Just when everything seems picture perfect, fate shows up, to twist and rip apart their love story. Dreading the history might repeat itself all over again, on the heat of the moment he reacts in a certain way that pushes both of them deep into the sea of sorrow and Shambhavi is the one who gets affected by it, the most. He leaves Shambhavi alone in a place from where there is no going back, this adds up few more burden to her already hunched shoulders. Now can she swim out of the deep sea without her lifeline ? Will she be brave enough to come out of it ? Can she survive the tragedies imposed upon her on the spur of the moment ?
A broken heart can be mended. Broken trust can never be fixed. The crack is forever.
Review :
The Promise is one of the best books by Nikita Singh. The book has a strong and solid plot, which is the most important thing to consider in a book because nowadays we read so many book with literally no story at all. The story is narrated from Shambhavi as well as Arjun’s point of view, which help the readers to know both the characters clearly. Arjun’s character is built immaculately, from Shambhavi’s eyes he had been sketched as an ideally flawless man with whom readers will instantly fall in love with, as Shambhavi does. While reading his side of the story is when the readers get to know him as a person without rose tinted glasses. Shambhavi’s narrative style and character was something one could easily associate with. The author has penned the characters in such a way that the readers get emotionally attached to them, once it is accomplished by any book then that book is a success. This book is so emotionally written and the emotional turmoils the characters undergoes is felt by the readers explicitly. All the chapters in this book starts with an impressive quotation and that gives a brief introduction about the chapter and what to expect out of it. The language was simple and was a easy read. It more or less feels like the protagonists are sitting nearby and whispering their story to us. Supporting characters had a crisp and right amount of scenes and certain conversations with them were deep and appreciable. The best parts are Shambhavi’s friends Mili and Tutul’s looking after and being there for her. And her father Mr.Sen standing by her through thick and thin were heart touching and emotional.
This is a heart-wrenching story of a girl who is persistently faced by hardship yet encounters all of them with a smile plastered all over her face. The power of her resilience is so fascinating. It teaches us, the positive vibes and optimism can make a person endure even the worst of situations heroically. Though it is a tragic plot, it still engulfs the readers with hope and sanguine and it also has an admirable romance. The only drawback in this book was the parts before the introduction of the male protagonist was bit draggy, once he gave his entrance the story started to pick pace. And the last couple of chapters had so many details which could have been avoided. Otherwise it was near to perfection, so these minute flaws can be ignored without a seconds thought.
My opinion :
Even though it’s quite melodramatic, I totally loved this book, it has been in my favorites list for more than six years and I re-read it numerous times. Arjun Datta is one of my book boyfriends. This book made cry and I could almost feel the physical and mental agony of the characters. I would recommend this book to all, it is totally worth reading. This book is best suited for beginners since it is written in simple English, I’m sure they will fall in love with reading. If you want to do a quick read or looking forward to have some emotional connections with the characters or fan of romance or if you simply want to know whether this author can make you cry ? Go ahead and read this book like NOW. And don’t forget to let me know how you feel about this book.
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PS : I love this book so very much that’s why I’m giving five start rating and of course it deserves it. Believe me and read this book. I hope you will love it as much as I do.
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Happy Reading Folks!!!!
