Colorful Notions The Roadtrippers 1.0 (Book Review)

Colorful Notions - Book Review

Book details

Title – Colorful Notions - The Roadtrippers 1.0

Author – Mohit Goyal

Genre – Fiction

Publisher – Srishti Publishers & Distributors  

No of pages – 194

The Plot

The story revolves around three prime characters named Abhay (AB), Shanshank (Sasha) & Unnati. Abhay & Shasha have been good friends since childhood. They decide to go on a road trip & visit 25 places of India to remark 25 years of their togetherness. They set on their journey with Shashank’s girlfriend Unnati, unaware of the fact that the simple road trip would unfold many unexplored and untold sides of their life. 

The story discovers many colorful notions of their life. Abhay’s doesn’t share a good relationship with his separated parents. On the other hand, Shashank fears about setting up a sweet shop due to his family’s high expectations & Unnati has her own share of insecurities about Shashank. Each character’s life is more or less tangled and they are yet to discover depth of their relationships to each other and what they share to others. 

Three travelers decide to shoot their journey to make a movie. However, will they be able to achieve what they have set themselves? Will Abhay’s relationship with his mother be improved? Will Shashank & Unnati able to cope up issues between them to sustain their relationship?

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My Review

Generally, many readers would think the story is a travelogue. However, you’ll be disappointed to know that it isn’t a typical travelogue but more a fiction. Although the story talks about different places of India like Bhangarh Fort, Jaipur, Thar city, Runn of Kutch; however, it talks about colorful notions of life. The story reveals about complicated nature of human relationships; it also talks about one’s aspirations and dreams. 

The novel fails to give you a visual treat of the places but the author has tried to weave some humor around the incidents happened at the particular places like Bhangarh Fort, Wagah Border, Corbett Park Etc.

It also looses the grip of the story in few chapters as if the story is going in bits & pieces. However, one who enjoys stories written around the travel might like. 

The characters in the story are hilarious and unpredictable at times representing teenagers impeccably. They display varied emotions in each phase of life and relationships such as friendships & family ties. 

The author’s attempt to blend travelogues and story element is appreciable. 

The author frequently warns us that no journey is a smooth ride but rather a heavy-bumpy ride. For instance, robbery incident, wild animal attack or tour guide’s lack of information at Corbett Park may put you in trouble. As a traveler, you may want to take his wise advice. 

The story doesn’t provide much information about the places of India. 

The writing style

One can instantly connect to the story since its writing is very simple. 

The book cover & the title

The book cover is interesting enough to entice the curiosity in you. The title is also apt since the author infuses relationship element in the story as well as cover Indian cities & destinations.

My Rating: 3/5

Those who enjoy travel stories & who are always in search of intriguing stories about human relationships may want to have hands on.

About the author 

The author holds a degree in Business & masters in Logistics & owns an international logistics business. To know more about him, visit TheRoadtrippers

I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.'

 

Confused Bastards (Book Review)

Book details

Title – Confused Bastards

Author – Manav Vigg

Genre – Fiction

Publisher – Srishti Publishers & Distributors  

No of pages – 215

Main Characters – Jai, Aakash, Vivek & Sattu

Other characters – Sheena, Sneha, & Sahitya

The Plot

Every story is born with a purpose. It is not just a story but it also a way to convince life’s hard lessons in an interesting style. That’s what Confused Bastards represents. 

The story also represents today’s confused youth with their high aspirations. They are knowledgeable; they are eager to learn fast but clearly fail to catch the pace with life when the storm arrives right at the door. It’s because when the storm enters inside, the direction is lost, closing the door of possibilities behind them unless they lend an ear to listen patiently to life’s experiences. Those experiences that come from seasoned people who were once teenagers but our confused bastards – (Jai, Aakash & Vivek) go with their own way. 

The story is about three friends and their life’s struggles. Each is from different background with some aspirations. They start an online platform to let the people vent their anger about politics, corruption, girlfriends and almost everything. Soon videos put up on this platform start becoming viral booming their business unaware the fact that it was purely based on a fickle direction & certainly lacked experience. 

Will they succeed in their ultimate goal of achieving something in life? Will their business last for life? Will they be able to understand the importance of relationships or will they continue with their self-acclaimed right ways? Buy book at Flipkart or Amazon & know why Confused Bastards!

Review

Confused Bastards is a fresh, witty story written by the author Manav Vigg. The story certainly has a purpose to serve not only to the youth of this country but everyone who relates to Jai, Aakash & Vivek. Their characters are inspired from daily life. Initially, the story starts on a light note eventually ending on a bit deeper note. The author forces our heroes to give some serious thought to their lives through this story helping them to find their life’s real purpose in a meaningful manner. 

Confused Bastards is a soul-stirring experience where one can learn about life’s lessons, overcome with failures & giving strength to revive failed relationships. 

The story nicely sums up various aspects of life in an engaging way when last few chapters of the story suddenly takes a slow flow as if testing reader’s own patience.

 

At the opening of the story author manages to make us laugh. On the other hand, sudden philosophical move in the last few chapters is a pleasant surprise for readers. 

Few pages of the story seem to lose a direction but the author seemed to cover up well in 215 pages of this novel. Also, humor with a sexual overtone can be a turn-off, especially among those who do not enjoy much. 

The Writing Style

The writing style is very simple to understand without any complication to our multi-wired brain. 

The Book Cover & The Title

The book cover & the title are very apt to the storyline. Once you start reading the novel, you’ll understand why the book cover has a riddle design.

My Rating: 4/5

I would definitely recommend this book to all those readers who enjoy not so lengthy stories. One can easily finish this book on one of the lazy Sundays. Overall, Manav Vigg’s attempt is highly commendable

About the author

Manav Vigg, a chartered accountant by profession & also screenwriter & a novelist with his novel is a fresh perspective to life.

To connect with author, visit his Facebook account.

 

Happy New Year 2017

So here’s the first day of the year. New Year brings lots of fresh energy, fresh hopes & fresh perspective to our dreams. We all expect a lot with a new year immersing in our life since every year comes with a set of certain expectations & resolutions. However, let’s not forget the importance of hard work & continue with the same enthusiasm teamed up with fresh energy and fresh hopes.

I wish all my readers a very happy New Year 2017 & May this New Year fulfill all your aspirations and bring lots of success! 

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