Ghanshyam Shashtri | Book Review

Ghanshyam Shashtri

Author: Saras Azad

Pages: 195

 

                ‘Ghanshyam Shashtri’ by Saras Azad is a book that revolves around the murder of a man named Vikram Patel who is also the son of a famous jeweller. Ghanshyam Shashtri always wanted to be a detective ever since he started reading his dad’s detective novels. Soon he takes this seriously and starts a detective agency but to his disappointment he wasn’t getting any work as expected. There is news about suicide which has happened and Ghanshyam is sceptical about it being more than a normal suicide case. To Ghanshyam’s surprise he is appointed by Vikram’s fiancée to investigate the matter as she too feels that there is something more going on which no one knows. As the investigation is going on there are too many people who are under the radar of doubt. What is the mystery behind Vikram Patel suicide? Is it really a suicide? If it isn’t a suicide what could be the motive of the killer behind murdering Vikram Patel? To know read ‘Ghanshyam Shastri’.

My Thoughts:

                The plot is simple and author has maintained the mystery till the end. The ending was really unpredictable and will surely blow readers mind. I liked how the author has kept the readers guessing about what or exactly who must have done what but not revealing anything till the end. I felt the story was a bit stretched in between but apart from that it was a good read.

                Characters are well developed and mysterious. The mystery element in the characters has been maintained by the author throughout the book. Each character has a different side to his personality which makes them more realistic and relatable. There were a few things which I didn’t like about our protagonist but that too we can say is a part of how we actually are which makes the character realistic.

                Language is simple and lucid. The cover page is interesting and apt to the plot. The title of the book is also apt to the plot.

                Overall, it was a good read and would suggest this book to someone who is looking forward to read something short.

Rating: 4/5