A lot of instances in life teach you a lot. Some bring you back to the present and keeps you in the loop as to what has happened around you and how one has to conduct themselves. Author Anuradha Prasad in her book "Two Winters and 365 Days" talks about one such journey undertook by a person and it's consequences. So has she done justice to this journey? Let's find out.
First look at the title and the cover and a lot of things come in mind. The cover image is a bit mysterious not highlighting to something specific. The title is a very interesting aspect of the book. It's different from what we get to see on the other books. The blurb talks about a woman and a man and how their paths cross each other. It's a good blurb keeping the interesting facts intact and giving out very less.
The story revolves around Ananya who suddenly has a culture shock once she comes back from U.S to Mumbai along with her daughter Alia but sans her husband Rahul. Her life is in bits and pieces and she has been left to fend for herself. Amanda her longtime friend fixes her up and tries to get her out of the misery. Ananya chances upon an opportunity and soon everything around her starts to gather momentum. During this time she gets to meet Vicky who in turn falls in love with her at first sight. So will Vicky be able to pour his feelings for Ananya? Will Ananya be able to balance her life out? What part the past will play in her life? Will she succeed at all? That's what the story is all about.
The simple narration along with a ambitious and a grieving story line makes some head ways. The first half of the story has a lot more emotions to it which keeps things in balance. The story has handled both the grief and the meticulous rise from the ashes in a convincing manner. The book has an air of hope in it which makes it a very interesting read for the readers. The excitement factor surrounding the protagonist is very much evident in the first half of the story.
The downside of the book is some mistakes which could have been avoided easily. The second half is a hurried proposition and could have been done in a more elaborate manner. Some events are a harakiri which could have been either detailed or done away with in the book. Some characters are felt left out in the book.
All in all it's a mixed emotions story which has both it's negatives and positives. The thought process of the author puts a lot of charm in the book and then leaves a trail of passion, hunger for more in this world. It aspires everyone to have that feel of positivity in themselves. It's not done justice to the few things but that doesn't hampers the exact message it wants to leave for the readers.
RATINGS:
3 OUT OF 5
When Ananya's life fell apart and crumpled at a young age she was helpless with the sole intention of supporting her family. she takes up editing an equally crumbling lifestyle magazine After tea not knowing what lay ahead thus Ananya's journey into the mad mad world of the media begins. Though her journey as a professional is replete with adventure, thrill and risks she starts enjoying it, as fate could not steal away her innate talent and an eye for perfection. But as they say in the beautiful Bollywood city of Mumbai anything is possible! A die hard professional and a construction magnate Vicky Arora falls hopelessly in love with simple Ananya though Vicky feels most happy and himself with her does she feel the same? Was she ready to look at love again in the eye? Or was life playing a double game with her? Will she fall this time never to get up? It is a thrilling story of a journey replete with adventure, hope, romance and of self discovery.
First look at the title and the cover and a lot of things come in mind. The cover image is a bit mysterious not highlighting to something specific. The title is a very interesting aspect of the book. It's different from what we get to see on the other books. The blurb talks about a woman and a man and how their paths cross each other. It's a good blurb keeping the interesting facts intact and giving out very less.
The story revolves around Ananya who suddenly has a culture shock once she comes back from U.S to Mumbai along with her daughter Alia but sans her husband Rahul. Her life is in bits and pieces and she has been left to fend for herself. Amanda her longtime friend fixes her up and tries to get her out of the misery. Ananya chances upon an opportunity and soon everything around her starts to gather momentum. During this time she gets to meet Vicky who in turn falls in love with her at first sight. So will Vicky be able to pour his feelings for Ananya? Will Ananya be able to balance her life out? What part the past will play in her life? Will she succeed at all? That's what the story is all about.
The simple narration along with a ambitious and a grieving story line makes some head ways. The first half of the story has a lot more emotions to it which keeps things in balance. The story has handled both the grief and the meticulous rise from the ashes in a convincing manner. The book has an air of hope in it which makes it a very interesting read for the readers. The excitement factor surrounding the protagonist is very much evident in the first half of the story.
The downside of the book is some mistakes which could have been avoided easily. The second half is a hurried proposition and could have been done in a more elaborate manner. Some events are a harakiri which could have been either detailed or done away with in the book. Some characters are felt left out in the book.
All in all it's a mixed emotions story which has both it's negatives and positives. The thought process of the author puts a lot of charm in the book and then leaves a trail of passion, hunger for more in this world. It aspires everyone to have that feel of positivity in themselves. It's not done justice to the few things but that doesn't hampers the exact message it wants to leave for the readers.
RATINGS:
3 OUT OF 5
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