Meet Sujata Chatterjee Author of Looking Through The Prism Spectrum

We rarely review Poem collections. Last month we reviewed “Looking Through The Prism Spectrum" by Sujata Chatterjee and we really liked it. Today we have Sujata Chatterjee with us to discuss more about her book.

Can you brief our reader about your educational background?

I am a doctor and an anaesthesiologist from the Tata Memorial Hospital. I completed journalism correspondence course, from the Delhi School of Journalism.

What were you like in school/college, apart from studies?

• I was a sports person in school and college. I played badminton and table tennis and was also trained in judo.
• I used to write poems, and stories from childhood and my writings found their way to my school/ college magazines and notice boards.
• I used to organize musical plays and write scripts for the same.
• I used to write for the magazine, Women’s Era.

What are day jobs you have held?

I was a regular writer for the column, A Patient I Can Never Forget, in the magazine, Women’s Era.

Do you read much and if so who are your favourite authors? Which author inspires you most?

Yes, I am an avid reader, and my favourite authors are Enid Blyton (as a teenager), Danielle Steele, Agatha Christie, Dan Brown, Mary Higgins Clark, Sydney Sheldon. My favourite Indian authors are Ravinder Singh, Durjoy Dutta, and Nikita Singh.

I am influenced by authors such as Enid Blyton, Danielle Steele, and Durjoy Dutta.

When did you start writing?

I started writing when I was in class 4. I first started writing poems. My first poem was The Arithmetic Fever. I was terrified of sums hence my first poem was about maths.

When did you decide to become a writer?

It was in class 4. One of my friend’s jokes were published in a newspaper. I was very influenced by him although he was my senior. I wanted to write so that my work was also recognised and published. So I started writing for my school magazines and notice boards.

What are your ambitions?

• I want my books to be bestsellers and be showcased and distributed in Prominent bookstores, like Oxford, Starmark, Crossword, and others.
• I want people to ask for my autograph.
• I want the media to reach out to the public regarding my book.
• I want my readers to like my work so much that they would request to click a photograph with me.
• I want the media to ask for interviews about my book.

Do you have a special time to write, or how is your day structured to accommodate your writing?

The mornings are very busy as I have to attend to my patients at the hospital. I come home for lunch after which relax a bit. Usually, afternoons are quiet, and I devote my time to write poetry, articles, or stories. Evenings are usually spent on the follow up of my patients, reading books, or poring through journals. I take my dinner early. After dinner is family time when we exchange our news for the day.

Prior to this book, what have you written?

Prior to this book, I have written a book of short stories, Flights of Fantasy. It was published by London Miscellany in June 2013. It is a collection of short stories of different genres. There are fables, humour, romance, medicine, detective stories, and family stories in this collection.

What genres are your books?

My book, Looking Through The Prism, is in the motivational and philosophical genre. The book of poetry, Looking Through The Prism, as the name suggests, is a spectrum of seventeen poems woven with words which would inspire my readers towards positivity.

Sometimes when you need to settle down in the quiet solitude of the twilight with a coffee in hand, these poems will be suitable for reading. The poetry will take you on a journey through the wonders of nature. A student will find peace just when he needs someone to understand his woes. A solitary cottage will steer your mind towards the spellbinding glamour. If you really love your friend, the poem, Loving You, will touch your heart with the description of your beloved. A bird is a prisoner in the cage and a human being is yearning for his freedom just like a bird who can fly. The poem, Destiny, speaks about the punishment God has for those who wage wars and practice violence.

My book, Flights of Fantasy, is a collection of short stories of different genre. As mentioned above, it has fables, detective stories, romance, family stories, and articles on medicine, humour, and fantasy.

About the current book

Can you describe your current book in a few lines? What is it about?

My current book, Looking Through The Prism: Spectrum, is a collection of motivational poetry. There is a subtle comparison of human life with nature and God's creations. There are descriptions of golden fields, the rising and setting sun whose rays fall on the beaches, calming the mind. There is a lake which refreshes a traveller and waits in anticipation of more travellers to come. A child may be overwhelmed by a tiny fairy and an elf who would grant all his wishes with the mere flick of a wand. A student would breathe a sigh of relief at the musings of the author about the woes of the student.

There is a poem which warns people who practice violence to await the day of judgement by God. Freedom from the chains which bind us is the ultimate wish of a man who compares his life to a bird in a cage. The lilting music of nature and the vivid colours are depicted in a style which is unique to the author. The romantic description of the beloved in the poem, Loving You, brings a sense of exhilaration to the readers.

Give us an insight of your main characters?

The main characters are trees, lakes, the sun, the moon, the stars, flowers, fruits, the breeze, and the rain. The waxing and waning of the seasons are the joys and sorrows of the human race. The eternal wait of the lake for a traveller is like a lover waiting for a beloved one. The different colours of nature are like the shades of the different aspects of human life. The tranquillity of the ocean with the alternate tides and ebbs are the emotions of the human beings. A woebegone student is exhausted with the pressures of the syllabus that he has to study and seeks peace in this cruel world. A child is gifted by a fairy and an elf with the flick of a wand and his wishes come true. Destiny warns people who are waging wars against each other and partaking in violence and bloodshed.

Where did you get the idea for this book?

The idea for this book came to me after I had written a number of poems in my diary 2014. I underwent a major surgery after which I fought tooth and nail with life and death to survive. That is when I thought I should share my feelings of life, which my poems depict, with the world. So I conceived this idea of publishing a poetry book.

How much research did you do for this book?

This book of motivational poems was a spontaneous display of emotions for me. So I did not do much research for it. My main lookout was to reach out to the readers with the feeling of a personal touch.

What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?

The hardest thing about writing this book was the conversion of the handwritten pages to a document in the computer and choosing high definition images suitable for each poem.

Can you share your book's trailer with our readers?

What kind of response have you been receiving for the book?

Initially the response was overwhelming. Most of my contacts really did purchase my book from various sites like  www.amazon.in, www.flipkart.com, and www.notionpress.com. Some even asked for copies with my autograph. During the launch of the book, Looking Through The Prism”, at the Kolkata book fair, the book sold like hot cakes and were sold out. The book was also showcased in Delhi, Chennai, Allahabad, and Agra book fairs, where it was sold in large numbers.

What are you working on at the minute?

I am planning on writing another book of poems and also working on a novel.

What are your thoughts on writing a book series?

A book series is a great idea. It keeps the reader glued to the question of what happens to the protagonist in the next book. This query builds a great reader base, and the book becomes popular. Maybe,in a few years from now, I shall definitely think of writing a book series.

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

I would advise all aspiring writers to keep reading more and more books and to make writing a habit, not a hobby. Overcome your writer’s block and create a new future.

Is there anything you like to add?

Yes, I would love my readers to get back tome at my mail sujmamchat@gmail.comwith reviews. You can also post your reviews atwww.amazon.in and www.notionpress.com.

Links for our book readers

• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sujata.chatterjee1
• LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/in/sujata-chatterjee-41322b164
• Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/SujataChatter18
• Amazon author page : https://amzn.to/2u7IjV1
• Notion Press Page - https://notionpress.com/read/looking-through-the-prism
• Kobo Page - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/looking-through-the-prism

Book can be found at Amazon and Flipkart
Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads

Book Review - "100 Desi Stories: Legendary Leaders" by Madhur Zakir Hallegua

After reading "Ideas to Iconic Brand", I have become a big fan of this type of super short real-life stories. It gives us knowledge, entertainment, and satisfaction. "100 Desi Stories: Legendary Leaders" by Madhur Zakir Hallegua is also a collection of 100 personalities' life incidents which can give us lifelong learning.

Book Blurb

India is home to many legendary figures who have paved the way for change through their indomitable spirit.

100 Desi Stories: Legendary Leaders is a testament to the talents, inspiration and resilience of a hundred trailblazers. These crusaders may be royals, warriors, rebels and reformists, spiritual mentors, artists, activists or sports persons who have proved their mettle under the most trying circumstances.

The book or I would say the characters' were divided based on their personality, status or profile. Segments are Royal, warrior, rebels & reform, spiritual mentors and living legends. The beauty of the book is learning from stories are not segmented as per above. Learning could be devotion, loyalty, humility to upliftment, bravery, strategy to farsightedness. The book covers all Indian personalities starting from Chandra Gupta Maurya / Chanakya to Current PM Narendra Modiji. Selection of characters is also brilliant (If I exclude living legend section, I will discuss the reason for the same in coming paragraphs)

At end of every chapter, the author has asked questions why a certain thing was done by that character, which in many cases was something new to learn. At the end of the book, two more similar books were described. And I have added them in wishlist already.

I think the author is a big fan of current politico opposition, which is not at all wrong, but I have a personal dislike for such dual minded people. That's why I am somewhat disappointed in character selection of living legend. Though to balance them out the author has selected NaMo. Well, this is my personal view.

Otherwise awesome book. Reasons you should read it

• The book makes you aware of Indian History and various characters which are virtually unknown to recent times
• It will accelerate your thinking process
• The book is written in a very light tone with easy language so anyone can read it.

Ratings

1. Concept - 5/5
2. Content - 4/5
3. Cover -3.5/5
4. Overall - 4.5/5

Book can be found at Amazon and Flipkart

Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads

Kids and Book Reading Project - A tool to overall improvements of kids

In India majority of parents force or expect their kids to read academic or syllabus oriented books as much as possible. Even if they encourage their kids to read a book out of their studies, their approach is unorganized. In India, the syllabus is everything and marks are the only worshipped God until college life. But we forget to cultivate child in other matters. If you see most of the developed countries, the education system gives importance of reading. You will find book projects as part of the curriculum. This kind of book projects can bear fruits that cannot be visualized in short term. It helps to cultivate reading habit in kids. It makes kids think in a different perspective. And more importantly, it makes kids express their experience.

In today's article, we will talk about planning the book project for your kids.  To make content interesting we have designed article in question and answer format.

What is a book project?

A child will be given a book to read in stipulated time. He has to present the book's summary or review as submission. The submission could be in written or verbal or any other creative format.

What are the benefits of such activity?

Well, even this whole post is not enough to explain the benefits of the project. Just google this "Benefits of reading", which is just first half of the project.

Okay, agree. What will be the ideal age of a child to give them a book project?

A child should be able to read and understand the content. Many countries start it from 2nd or 3rd grad itself.

My kids are busy studying for the whole year. When should I give them this project?

If you feel that your kid is having too much burden of studies, you can give him project during vacations. But in my opinion, you can give him project throughout the year with a flexible deadline as per his academic schedule. You can select books as per his/her current activities.

How many projects should be given in a year?

If a kid can take as low as 1 project per year, it would be helpful. Ideally, you should give 4-6 projects in a year.

But my kid already reads books outside his syllabus. Then why should I bother him?

This project is not focused only on reading. It is to give a completely new direction to their thinking process and mental abilities. 

Also many times kids keep reading certain types of books only, this project will make them read something out of their comfort zone.

My kid dislikes reading, how am I going to motivate him for such projects?

You need to get it done by hook or crook. 

The best way is by creating a reward system for them. Decide points for each project. At end of each project reward them points (don't forget to give the bonus points for good work)

Once in a defined period redeem their points against their wishlist (just like the redemption of credit card points)

Which type of book should be given for a project?

We want to start with a positive note so initially, preference should be given to kid's liking.

If a kid is younger than 12 years, we can start with storybooks (Panchtantra or Akbar Birbal types of stories will do). Make sure that book has a good number of pictures which will provide them enough entertainment to start with. You can give first 5-6 projects on comic books as well. Once they develop the liking for the activity you can give them different books

If a kid is in his/her teenage years, you can give him novels, biographies, selfhelp, general knowledge books in different combination. Again make sure that he won't get bored of books of the particular genre. Set reward points in decreasing order of his liking. His most favorite genre should fetch him least points and vice-versa his least favorite genre should fetch him a maximum number of points.

Who will select the book?

If you want to force kids to read only your choice of books then you won't get success in a longer run. So it is advisable one or two books out of 5 books should be of their choice.

Same way if kids keep reading books of their liking then there are chances that they will keep playing with particular genre or domain. SO it is advisable to keep giving books in between which you feel are important for them. 

Again, design reward points such a way that, his choice of books can fetch him lesser points than your choice of books.

Which language book should be given?

If we think that only English books will help him develop then we are wrong. It is advisable to give other language books along with English. At least 2 other languages if not then at least mother tongue.

How much time should be given to finish the project?

It should be planned according to academic schedule. If schools are going on then you can estimate so that he will get a day for 5-10 pages. If vacations are going on you can plan so that he will get a day for 20-30 pages.

What care should parents take while giving project?

Whichever book child is working on should be read by either parent beforehand. If not before the project then at least along with kid they should read.

While reading the book make sure to note important points. It will help you validate the authenticity of the child's efforts. It will also let you estimate your kid's understanding level.

If possible keep track of project status. It will help you gauge how much child has understood. You can even help them they feel lost.

Ask your kids to follow these steps during projects.

Keep notes of important points while reading.

If you don't understand any point get the help of elders to understand it.

Cultivate the habit of dictionary reference. Don't skip word which you don't understand. Always find out the meaning of new words.

How will they present the review?

It is in your hand. Encourage your kid to use his creativity. Following are just examples

Written Review - Aske him to submit a review in minimum 200 words

Present Orally - Ask him to present verbally in front of family members

Picture / Cartoon - Ask them to present in a format of cartoon or pictures.

Having said all these there are many things that can be done. But for a start, this is enough. Any doubts in this regards, just comment on this blog.

Meet Vinay Capila, the author of Riding A Tiger

We have reviewed "Riding a Tiger" by Vinay Capila few days back. Today we got chance to inteview Mr Vinay Capila. Highlight of the conversation as below.

Can you brief us about your educational and professional life? What were you like at school/college apart from studies?

I am not sure what you mean by that question, however, apart from studies I participated in sports activities and in the NCC contingent. I was in the middle rung in studies. 

What are some day jobs you have held?

I started work in the Marketing Department of Indianoil Corpn. After eight years I shifted to the private sector and worked with a couple firms. Then, for 30 years, I worked in the Commercial section of the Danish Embassy in New Delhi. For my final two years I worked as CEO of a Danish firm that wanted to establish their production facility in India.

Do you read much and if so who are your favourite authors? Which author inspires you most?

I am an avid reader of books – reading at least two books per month. I read whatever appeals to me, but my collection includes Jeffrey Archer, Robert Ludlum, Sydney Sheldon, John Grisham and a host of other English novel writers; which does not mean that I do not read more serious writers. Having done English Honours in college I have the whole collection of English literature on my shelves. I am unable to pinpoint any single author who inspires me. I find P G Woodhouse very entertaining.

 When did you start writing?

All I can remember is that sometime towards the end of my school years (I was about 15 years old), I started writing short poems – quite childish and immature obviously – but I seem to recollect that there was an undercurrent of loneliness.  

When did you decide to become a writer?

I never decided to become a writer – there was no conscious decision on that. I just wrote what came to mind naturally, as an expression of my feelings at that point of time. Except for my two novels – which were both year-long projects – I have always written on impulse. 

What are your ambitions for your writing career?

Obviously, I would like the maximum number of people to read what I have written, but I have no conscious ambitions for a writing career. I am now 75 years old, and though I was writing throughout my life, I only made the effort to publish after I retired – at the age of 65. 

Do you have a special time to write, or how is your day structured to accommodate your writing?

I do not have any specific time for writing. I was working all my life, so writing was like a hobby and when the time and mood struck. Now, I normally write in the mornings, when there are minimum distractions and the brain is fresh.

Prior to this book, what have you written?

Prior to this book I have published five books. The first one was a collection of short-stories written over a lifetime: from college days to the last years before I retired. This was followed by a collection of poems – also written over a lifetime. In 2014 I published my first novel – based on the tragic exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. The following year i published another collection of short-stories, followed by a short book for children. I then rehashed a collection of some earlier stories for a book for Amazon. And now, finally, I have published “Riding a Tiger”, written during 2017.

What genre are your books?

My short stories follow a wide range of subjects, but my two novels have been based on socio-political issues of current interest.

Can you describe your current book in a few lines? What’s it about?

The book has as its background the ideology of a right wing party in India and how it can lead to extremism as a means of gaining and retaining power. I have used the fictional format, but towards the end of the book the reader can discern what I am writing about.

Give us an insight into your main character(s)

The two main characters start off as very young boys, in the era just after the independence of the country. As the only male child in their respective families, they grow up feeling especially privileged. However, their exposure to the outside world, once they join school, bursts their mythical bubble. Though they live in different towns, they come into contact with the socialist arm of a right wing political party as they grow up. Because of their aggressive ambitions they gain access to the political party and slowly manoeuvre themselves into positions of power. The end result is irrational arrogance that sweeps aside any contrary views. 

How much research did you do for this book?

The beginning was an accidental reading of a book by a young journalist who had conducted a sting operation on a State political party responsible for communal riots and genocide. Intrigued by the contents, I read another book authored by a senior ex-police officer in a responsible position during that period. That book corroborated what the journalist had written. After this I started reading a few books providing the history and ideology of the right wing party and their affiliated offshoots. So what I have put in my fictional story is based on a lot of research, and reveals in detail the modus operandi of the Party for attaining and retaining power.

What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?

The hardest part was, perhaps, separating the facts revealed as a result of my research, from the fiction I was creating. I feel that I have not been totally successful in this endeavour.  

Do you have a trailer or do you intend to create one for your own book? 

I do not have any trailer for the book, nor any plans for creating one. So no release date.

What kind of response have you been receiving for the book?

I have had a fairly good response from those who have read the book – and quite a few very complimentary comments.

What are you working on at the minute?

At present I am concentrating on promoting my latest book. I always have a few opening ideas logged on my computer for possible future use/inspiration. However, I have not looked at them so that I do not lose my current focus. 

What are your thoughts on writing a book series?

I have no ideas on writing a book series – considering my advanced age.

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

My advice to aspiring writers would be to write what comes from your heart. Do not force the issue; do not write with the idea of becoming a famous author. When you are not distracted by such issues your mind and your pen flows. Otherwise you are seized by writing “formula” books that only skim the surface of ground realities. 

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Do not get disheartened by lack of success in the beginning. There are thousands of “books” being churned out every month. It is difficult for new authors to sell unless it is something sensational. If you are happy with what you have written, that’s what matters.

Links for your book readers:

• Website - www.vinaycapila.com
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vinay.capila
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/vincap21
• Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/vinay-capila
• Amazon Author Page - https://amzn.to/2ueOqX84
• Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8211861.Vinay_Capila

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Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads

In a Cult of Their Own - Bollywood Beyond Box Office - A Book Review

"In a cult of their own" is my second book based on Bollywood. The last book I read was "Khwabon Ka Safar with Mahesh Bhatt", which has wonderfully covered Bollywood period when whole movies were being produced in studieos. That book has increased my curiosity towards Bollywood related books. "In a cult of their own" had two eye catching features why I selected it. The first was the blurb. It started with lines from Shahenshah & Andaz Apna Apna, both movies are my favorite but flopped in terms of box office collection at the time of its release. The second reason was a collage type cover picture of the book.

Book Blurb

'Cults become cults, they are not made. It’s the becoming that is interesting, not the making.'

There are some films that sure fizzle out of the theatres in a heartbeat, but figure out a way to survive. Through a torrent leaked online, on an old bootlegged DVD or VHS, or YouTube upload and then in the hands of the omnipresent Twitterati—the films form a ‘cult’ of their own.

This book is a tongue-in-cheek ode to these cult movies of Hindi filmdom, ones that despite not having made moolah at the box office, still made it to viewers’ memories for reasons—good or bad. Drawing from his own reminiscences of growing up on these delectables and also face-to-face interviews with actors and directors such as Aamir Khan, Pankaj Kapur and Deepti Naval, the author celebrates these underdogs in a manner that is extremely readable and relatable.

You may not believe me but I finished this book in just one sitting. Last Sunday morning, I was checking pending books and this book came to my hand. I was checking book in a random manner, the first chapter I read was about "Gunda" movie. The moment I read that chapter, I kept all the books aside and went after other chapters or I would say movies. And before evening I had finished the book. Four hours and 45 minutes were invested. A breakfast and a lunch were taken while reading the book. Starting from Gunda to Andaz Apna Apna to finally Shahensha, I was completely drawn into this book.

Every chapter is narrated with author's initial reaction when he watched movies the first time, followed by interviews of director/actor of the movie, internet activities (cult creation if any) for the movie and finally current view about those movies. Interviews and articles about movies were really interesting to know. For example blog post on Gunda movie which was dedicated to its poetic dialogs, in that post blog author has tried to explain hidden meaning of them. Another example is a character contrary to Mogambo in movie Andaz Apna Apna which was conceptualized but didn't materialize.

Things that made me love this book

Section of movies - Though I have watched only 9 out of 21 films (the Last one was for whole Ramsay collection so not counted that chapter) I know how unique each movie was. So I think the remaining movies must be as interesting.

Narration Style - Instead of giving just facts, the author has given a good amount of entertainment with help of movie's legendary dialogues.

If you are movie buff this a must have and must read the book for you.

Talking about ratings

1. Cover - 4.5/5
2. Concept - 5/5
3. Overall - 4.5/5

Book can be found at Amazon and Flipkart

Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads

Book Review - Stories from Saratchandra: Innocence and Reality

The name "Saratchandra" rang my ears when I checked the title "Stories from Saratchandra: Innocence and Reality" An interesting looking book-cover with content written by one of the well-known writers of India. Vishnu has shown me this book and I instantly took it for review. I have read Porineeta and Devadas' Gujarati edition (after watching movies) and I liked them. I had a similar hope while selecting this book.

Book Blurb

‘Some time ago, a sudden rumour spread across our region that unless three children were sacrificed, the railway bridge over Roopnarayan just could not be constructed. Two small boys had already been buried alive under one of the pillions, and only one more needed to be caught...’

This book is a collection of twelve widely acclaimed short stories of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, one of the doyens of Bengali literature. Divided into two sections, the first bunch of stories portray childhood in all its unburdened innocence while the latter section leads on to deeper sensibilities—the everyday experience of casteism, the lived reality of social hierarchy, and the bonds of almost filial affection forged between man and animal that sustain both.

Stories from Saratchandra shows Saratchandra’s keen eye as a social commentator, presenting a vivid picture of life in rural Bengal during the early twentieth century.

I have read many critically acclaimed work in my mother tongue so I wanted to try the same in this case.  As this book also contains 12 critically acclaimed stories by Saratchandra. Stories belong to rural parts of India around late 1800 or early 1900 when poverty and untouchability were major social issues. The story of a farmer, teenage life, poor mother's struggle were some of the heart touching stories given in the book. As suggested in the subtitle, the stories in the second half were showing harsh reality, compared to normal toned stories in the first half.

Coming to the translation part, I haven't and cannot read the original work in Bengali so I have to rely on translations. I found Gujarati translation slight better, I am not sure whether it is the impact of mother tongue or something else. I was able to read Devadas and Porineeta at a faster pace. But this book has taken serious effort and time from my side. It took me more than one and a half month to finish the book. I also think the way characters' flow was portrayed also had taken its toll on the pace of the story. Frankly speaking, you need to be a serious reader or a patient one to finish it in 2-3 sittings.

I feel that selection could have been slightly better. I have read some of the Saratchandra's short stories' Gujarati translation published in our regional newspaper, they had a good and/or interesting climax. In this book, I felt that stories were ended very casually.

Having said that the author was not failed at any angle. He had done the fantabulous job by giving apt social message based stories.

Talking about ratings

1. Cover - 4/5
2. Content - (Selection) - 2.5/5
3. Character - 3.5/5
4. Overall - 3/5

Book can be found at Amazon and Flipkart

Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads

Short Story on Woman Empowerment - Kaveri by Vaishnav Shravan - A Book Review

Kaveri s a short story about a girl. If read just for a sake of reading then it would be a below average story of a village girl who came to the city for studies and pursues her dreams. But one glance at that plot and you come to realize that it not the dream of one girl but millions of such girls in rural India.

Book Blurb

Kaveri, a girl who believes in destiny, is confined to her house by her mother's love, which is being manipulated by an uninvited politician, their neighbor, Padmaja. She's homeschooled by her guru, Sahasra, who induces the idea of empathy and charity to Kaveri. Kaveri discovers her destiny. Hindered by her mother's emotions, she has no other choice but to wait for her time to come. Will she cross her hindrance and make her dreams come true?

Kaveri, the protagonist of the story, was brought up in a poor family in rural India. But her father wanted his daughter to achieve goals of her life, he valued education. Contrary to him, Kaveri's mother was blinded by orthodoxy by a neighbor woman for whom outside world is full of rapist and molesters. Kavery was given an opportunity of a lifetime, which could bring emotional turmoil in her mother's life. But going after butterflies was the nature of a strong-willed person. Check the story for more.

The story is plain and simple. No twist and turns. It is the story of a common girl and it is as common as possible. Read it to open your mindset.

Talking about ratings

1. Cover -2.5/5
2. Character - 3/5
3. Concept -3.5/5
4. Overall - 3/5

Book can be found at Amazon

Review from other readers can be found at GoodReads