On a Journey of Life | Book Review

 On a Journey of Life

Author: Kajal Rai & Nivedita Karmaran

Pages: 104

 

                ‘On a Journey of Life’ by Kajal Rai & Nivedita Karmaran is a collection of two short stories wherein the protagonists of both the stories have to a decision or rather chose which will decide their future.

In the first story ‘As the Miles Went By’ by Kajal Rai is a story that revolves around Saanchi who lost her mother. Soon, Saanchi gets to read her mother’s diary which lets her have a glimpse in her mother’s life and revisit and relive the memories of her mom.

In the second story ‘That Summer’ by Nivedita Karmaran is a story that revolves around Rashi and Laltu’s friendship. Rashi belongs to a rich family whereas Laltu is a college dropout but they both develop friendship but soon due to some circumstances Rashi’s family shifts to other place. To know more read ‘On a Journey of Life’

My Thoughts:

                The plot of both the story will connect to the readers at some point. There are times when we need to take decisions which are very difficult to take. The same can be seen through these stories both the protagonists had to take some really difficult decisions and we can see the emotions that these characters depict.

                The characters are well developed and relatable. Through Rashi and Saanchi’s story we get to see how sometimes young children are affected emotionally by the problems that are going around them.

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

                Overall, it was a good read and I would surely recommend this book to someone who’s looking forward to read short story.

Rating: 4/5