Book Review: The Justified Sin by Harpreet Makkar

Title: The Justified Sin

Author: Harpreet Makkar

ISBN: 8192648079 

ISBN13: 9788192648071

Blurb:

What do you call it when three beautiful women come in your life, but you are still single? What if they all, at some point, tried to entice you, but you feel like committing suicide because of loneliness? What do you call it when you made no mistake, but still, you feel guilty as sin?

Jay had a common life until Saloni, Prachi and Vineeta came in his life and changed everything.

At times, he avoided the love that knocked at his door, and when he actually needed it, the same love kicked him.

He betrayed.

He got betrayed.

He rejected.

He got rejected.

From being shot in the back by Prachi’s father to getting intimate with Vineeta under the influence of alcohol, his life was as spicy as those masala Bollywood movies!

He was getting used to his life, until one night, he decides to jump off a building and end everything… 

My Take:

In The Justified Sin, Harpreet narrates the story of Jay and his tryst with romance at different points of time. Throughout the years, he gets a chance to be close to three girls - Saloni, Prachi and Varsha, however circumstances fail him each time he begins to get serious about any of them.

From getting shot at by Prachi's father to contemplating suicide, the author has tried to narrate a unique story of Jay's flirting with love, fate and life.

The narration is simple and language easy, however at some places there are editing mistakes that must have been avoided. The story doesn't proceed as smoothly as expected as there are sudden jumps in the plot which make it difficult to relate to the plot at times. The climax too seems a bit fast paced.

Recommended:

Overall, it's a good book. No harm in reading if you have got time.

Rating:

Plot: 3/5

Characters: 3/5

Style: 3/5

Editing: 2/5

Climax: 3/5

Reviewed by Dr. Waseem A Malla in association with Lab Academia Research group.

Book Review: Just Six Evenings by Tanmay Dubey

Title: Just Six Evenings

Author: Tanmay Dubey

ISBN: 9788129136817

Blurb: 

Atul Shukla, a young, successful executive, has been arrested by the Gurgaon police. As he attempts to find some comfort in the dark confines of his cell, Atul revisits his life and the six evenings that changed its course. 

Eight years ago, while working in Bhopal, Atul had met the beautiful and intelligent Priya on a train, DDLJ style. When it turned out that she was in his city for only six days, he decided to woo her in that fleeting period of time. But fate had other plans in store, and Atul and Priya were torn apart by lust and betrayal, seemingly forever. 

Years later, Atul and Priya meet once again for six days, while they are both navigating the murky underbelly of the modern corporate world. And this time it’s not just their love at stake, but their careers, and their future as well. Will Atul and Priya manage to give love a second chance? Or will corporate greed destroy their chance for a happy ending? 

Just Six Evenings is a modern-day tale of love, lust and ambition in a corporate India that shines at the expense of the dreams it tramples under its feet.

My Take:

Just Six Evenings is a corporate thriller, the story of Atul Shukla who dreams of making it big in the corporate world, by hook or crook. However, as the story proceeds, more than once he has to choose between his heart and his mind. Trying to be as honest as possible, he still ends up making a few grave mistakes. His diffidence as well as confidence lead him through a number of misadventures, and adventures as well. Consequently, though he tastes success, he loses his job and his family; his love life is shattered; his friends leave him for what he does to them, and he is left all alone to struggle for survival.

Tanmay Dubey, the author, through this book tells us a beautiful story of that not-so-special person who struggles to prevent everything from falling apart. The character of the protagonist has been thoroughly elaborated on. His adventures and misadventures are the soul of the story. The other characters in the novel are equally important, and they seem justified. They reveal different facets of the corporate background, and human values too- cunningness, helplessness, love, lust, betrayal and everything else. 

Additionally, it is rare in Indian publishing scenario to read a book that scores well in terms of language, editing, layout and design. Just Six Evenings by Tanmay Dubey is one of those exceptions that are a pleasure to read. 

Recommendation:
The book is worth reading more than once. You can't afford to miss it. Try it. The author won't disappoint you. 

Rating:
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Style: 4/5
Editing: 4/5
Climax: 5/5

Book Review: Anything To Look Hot by Dr Jas Kohli

Title: Anything To Look Hot

Author: Jas Kohli

ISBN: 9789382665502

About the book:

When Dr. Jas Kohli started training in plastic surgery twenty years back, he hadn’t imagined that one day he would be exposing the secretive world of plastic surgeons and their clients. Apart from his interest in writing, he also enjoys astronomy, music and bird-watching. Through his writings, he aims to foster a stronger doctor-patient bond. 

My Take:

Through this book, Jas Kohli takes you to an interesting visit with Dr Dhruv into the world of plastic surgery, where not everything is a cakewalk but involves patience, hard work and risk taking. One wrong step, and everything is gone. The theme is unique, so is the book. The story has been told in simple and smooth language. Some medical terms at times may be too tough for an ordinary reader, but they are indispensable. There is a considerable amount of humor, that adds  to the beauty of the book. Overall an interesting read. 

Recommendation: If you wish to know about the interesting world of glamour, fashion and beauty 'augmemtation',  go through it.. 

Rating:

Plot: 3/5

Characters: 3/5

Style: 4/5
Editing: 4/5
Climax: 3/5