Book Review: Voices of the Silent Creek by Vikkas Arun Pareek

Title: Voices of The Silent Creek

Author: Vikkas Arun Pareek

Edited By: Nivedita N

ISBN: 978-81-927944-7-1

A Word From The Author:

The book is about atrocities women face in our society, I have chosen the contentious subject though everyone speaks and writes about it, it is still an issue which haunts millions in our society and one which is pushed so readily under the carpet. The book is set in rural India.

Blurb:

"Shanti is married in a prominent family but her life will never be the same for a life thrusted on her for honour of the family. She accepts her life but will she let the same fate unfold for her younger sister? 

Bhano discovers the horrors of her sister's life. Will she be able bring justice to her sister's life and her sacrifices? 

Arti finds herself strangled with choices. Will she risk her life and her family's life to help Bhano get justice or leave her helpless? 

The story of set in rural India takes us through unimaginable yet common atrocities which a woman faces in today's society. Will they fail to survive? Will they emerge stronger battling the troubles? "

My Take:

It's a story of the common folk; the characters are real life people, and the events so commonplace, yet presented beautifully. The book starts well, manages the flow almost till the end, where it seems to be too fast paced. Elsewhere in between, the events seem to be out of sync at a few places  where there is a bit of jumping & hopping, and the time frame of the occurrences becomes confusing, more so in the closing chapters. Despite having a good plot and right narration, editing mistakes have crept in that should have been taken care of. Overall, it is a nice book to read that tells us about a less known reality of lives of some people.

Recommendations:

Highly recommended.

Rating:

Plot: 3/5

Characters: 3/5

Style: 2/5

Editing: 2/5
Climax: 2/5