It's a male dominated society. We often here some people brag about it in the public. Since the advent of human race a few minds have indulged in heinous activities which have not only let us down time and again but also put a big question mark on the existence of decent people in the society. Rape is one those crimes which has a long history behind it and has been a topic of discussion and something which has spun out of control in the recent times. Author Rochak Bhatnagar in his latest book "The Curse of That Night" has woven a story of one such girl. So is he successful in conveying the exact message to the audience? Let's find out.
A fragmented policy and a vitiated public sphere characterise today's India. The question that is making rounds is whether we have become an intolerant nation. Obviously, there can be no simple 'yes' or 'no' to such a question; it all depends on the context in which it is posted.
You can practically get away with the most heinous crimes, be it murder, rape, corruption of the grossest sort, theft, graft, not to speak of the abuse of both law and morality in almost every sphere of life.
Abhijeet Raichand is the highest paid lawyer in Delhi with just one aim in life, to make money. He has a loving fiance Malvika, who supports him in every way. Darsh is an orphan. He was too young when his father died and left him with a responsibility, to take care of his little sister. He used to work as a rag picker and had just one wish, to get the best of education for his sister, Aarti. Everything was going on great until that brutal night. The night when Aarti was gang raped by three men, including Omi Yadav, son of an MLA.
Rape is a crime against human rights and is also violating the victims most cherished of the fundamental rights, the right to life contained in Article 21. And it is rightly said by someone, "While a murderer destroys the physical frame of the victim, a rapist degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female".
The story revolves around Aarti, Malvika, Abhijeet and Darsh and their struggle to get justice. A corrupt system, political pressure and a lifetime of curse and trauma. Will Aarti get justice? Will those convicts get punishment for this brutal crime? Read on to find out!!
First look at the title and cover and the readers hearts will melt out for the crying soul as the cover image. The title is apt for the theme which is the basis of the story. The blurb talks about few people and their encounters with some people of influence and how one life becomes a matter of utmost importance. It's a very good presentation of the story and it's theme in the blurb.
The story revolves around Abhijeet Raichand a rich and famous lawyer who has made a name for himself in the city. He falls in love with his intern Malvika and gradually love culminates between them. His brother Rohan has revenge and retribution in his mind. A chance incident brings Darsh & Arti as life saviours for Abhijeet and in return he takes care of them personally. Arti unawares of the cruelty of the world raises her voice against the son of local MLA and is brutally raped in order to satisfy the male ego. It causes a nation wide stir and loyalties and many other lives are turned around during the entire process. Will Arti come out of the closet? Will Abhijeet fight for justice? Will Darsh be able to support her sister till the end? It's a story of good v/s evil.
The story has a plus point i.e the sensitivity of the theme portraying the injustice happening against the women in real life. The realistic points put across the entire story regarding rape have been well researched. The story has a lot of reality in it especially the second half where it turns out to be a upheaval battle. The narration is quite simple and fluid. It's a good blend of fiction and reality.
The downside of the book is it's connectivity which is not present in the first half. The plot is weak at start and some details are amiss in the story which gives an incomplete feeling at times. The real life statistics and facts could have been inculcated in a much better manner in the book.
The book though not an exemplary piece of work but still has enough in it create a sense of awareness in the society as to how to approach the matters of rape and other crimes. It acts like a bucket of water used to awaken the ignorant from the deep slumber. It's no regular romantic saga. It has to be read and thought upon with a serious intent. It's a book with an appeal to maintain the sanctity of the society and respecting women rather than destroying their very existence on earth for satisfying your own personal ego and greed.
RATINGS:
3 OUT OF 5
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