Fab Four - The Legend of Garuda | Book Review

 

Fab Four -  The Legend of Garuda

Author: Srinivasan Gopalan

 

                ‘Fab Four – The Legend of Garuda’ by Srinivasan Gopalan is a book that revolves around four characters Mike, Tanya, Rohan and Maria. The story begins in the period 1501 where we get to see the meeting that was arranged by Javi the bartender between Columbus and Vasco Da Gama and the conversation that they have. Moving ahead in the story we get to know the characters which us a brief idea about their background and the fact that they are on a search for something. But in the midst of all this there are a lot of other things that are taking place a murder, a detective who is determined to get his hands over the murderer. To know more read ‘Fab Four – The Legend of Garuda’

My Thoughts:

                The plot was really interesting and I must say that the author has done a lot of research. I liked how the author has nicely correlated mythology a fictional story. It is very interesting to see how each of the characters really want to search for this treasure that they are looking for and the challenges that they come across during their journey. Each page has a plot twist which will make the readers curious to know what is coming next.

                The characters are well developed and the fact that the author has given us a brief introduction to their background makes it feel we know them from a long time. Each of these characters have their own struggles, motive behind going on this mission and it is very interesting to see how the story unfolds of each of them.

                Language is simple and lucid. The narration and the description of the events are done beautifully. The pace of the story is good.

                The book cover and the title of the book is also apt to the plot.

                Overall, it was a really good read with a nice mixture of adventure, mythology and thriller.

Rating: 4/5