The Blue Jade | Book Review

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The Blue Jade
Author: Shobha Nihalani
Pages: 203



                ‘The Blue Jade’ by Shobha Nihalani is an adventurous mystery novel revolving around Neelam. Neelam’s family has been holding on to one of the most sought precious relic which is believed to have been misplaced by her grandmother due to illness. But one day Neelam happens to find it in a Mirabai’s statue and shows it to her parents. After seeing the relic they leave at once to restore it back to its place of origin and advice Neelam to not mention about it to anyone. But someone seems to be keeping a close watch on them and then the next day Neelam receives a call which no one would ever want to receive. Neelam soon leaves for Mumbai and blames her mother land i.e. India to have taken her parents life and never wants to return back again. But fate has decided something else for her as she returns back to Hong Kong she happens to learn a secret of her parents. She is pulled into things which she never wanted to be a part of. But above all it is only she who can complete the incomplete work her parents wanted to complete. Who must have killed her parents? Who was this person or rather people who were keeping an eye on Neelam’s parents are these people keeping a watch on Neelam too? Will Neelam fight against all the odds and restore the relic? To know more read The Blue Jade.

My Thoughts:

                I loved the overall plot. It was intriguing and mysterious; the author has done an excellent work of keeping the suspense till the end of the book.  I also liked the fact that the author has also left the readers to keep guessing on what if it is this person? It was wonderful to read Mirabai’s story. The subplot within the plot has been well maintained and I was eager to read about Mirabai’s life. I must say that the author has done extensive research about Mirabai’s life.

                The characters are well developed and I liked the heroic act of Neelam how she selflessly wants to complete the work that her parents couldn’t complete. In this process she doesn’t care about herself or what if these people chase me? I also liked Laj she is funny and a very strong lady who always tries to lift Neelam’s mood and help her with her inspiring tales.

                Language is simple and lucid. The narration is done excellently and it felt as if a movie is playing in front of me. I must say that the book will develop an interest among the readers right from the first page itself.

                The cover page is interesting and would surely develop an interest in the minds of the readers. The title of the book is also apt to the story.

                Overall, I would say that this book was quite an adventure of me as well and I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it and would surely recommend it to all.

My Rating: 5/5

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