A lot of us stumble across few strangers at random places and sometimes out of curiosity a striking conversation happens which you can remember for a long time. A conversation which breaks the monotonous nature of two people conversing about usual things without any interest. Author K. Hari Kumar in his debut novel " When Strangers Meet" has used this stranger phenomenon in his novel to tell a tale of three people. Are these strangers friendly? Let's find out.
What happens when Jai is stranded at the metro station with an irritating stranger called Iyer & a mysterious Pathan? How will the tale from Iyers past affect Jais future? And why does the mysterious Pathan keep staring at Jai? What happens inside that small room of the metro station? Nobody believes Jai when he claims that He was there!. People think he is crazy, but is he?
The story revolves around Pathan, Jai & Iyer, and their tryst with each others destiny. A light-hearted drama with a heavy tint of suspense that captures father-son relationships from the viewpoints of three different strata of society. Action,Comedy, Romance, Drama, Suspense...A typical Bollywood fiction...
A touching tale about choosing between the paths of our dreams and their expectations.
First look at the title and the tagline and the readers will love it and the cover image is a funny one which will spread smiles on faces. The blurb talks about three people and their chance meeting and then how they all get connected to each other. The blurb goes hand in hand with the title and the cover image of the book which is a big plus and doesn't lets out too many hints about the story.
The story is about Jai who has just dumped his girlfriend, has arrogance and style and is about to step in the college world. He has some dreams. Dreams to become an actor and do something in animation. His dad a maths professor finds it waste of time and wants him to pursue engineering. Jai is fed up and one fine night he runs away from his house to fulfill his dreams.He lands up at Ghitorni Metro Station where he meets two strangers one Mr. Krishnaprasad Iyer & Mr. Hussain. He finds Hussain grumpy and unwillingly commits himself to listen to Iyer's life story. What happens after that a series of events which leave a strong mark on Jai's mind and changes all his perception towards life and his family. What has Iyer and Hussain in store for him? Will he ever go back home? That's what the story all about.
It's a story which readers can relate to and remember for a long time. It's fluid narration, humor in Iyer's character, grumpiness of Jai & subuded Hussain makes the story and the strangers all the more interesting. The limited approach works in the favor of the story. It has been carved out with perfection leaving behind all the romantic sagas. It's spicy, unexpected and surprising in nature which is the best part of the story.
If I were to point out flaws in the story then I won't be able to find one. It's not a book with flaws.
It's a story which is strange enough just like its strangers. Its simple and charming narration and the way plots moves around from one place to another and comes back to the present will make the readers drool over it. It's a must read story which connects a lot of dots in one's own life story too. Get ready to be a part of a strange journey in tandem with three strangers who'll change each other's lives completely at the end of it.
RATINGS:
5 OUT OF 5
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