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A review by paprisoren
Pokhran - A Novel by Uday Singh
4.0
Title: Pokhran
Writer: Uday Sigh
Genre: Thriller, Social drama
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The story begins with the success of the Smiling budhdha which was a nuclear test happened in 1974. But in disguise it was an anathema as nuclear fallout was inevitable which remained unreported. It caused huge impact on the inhabitants of Pokhran.
Because of the explosion Chaitanya's mother dies giving birth to him and Chaitanya is born with physical disabilities. Doctor says it has not only happened with Chaitanya but also with other children. When he is teenager he discovers the root cause of the explosion and learns that the conspiracy surrounding this radioactive fallout runs deep in the establishment. When he and his fathers tries to reveal the truth Chaitanya's father gets killed.
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Chaitanya moves to USA and starts working as a researcher but his only goal is to expose the truth. There he builds a team with Rob, Krishna and with his wife Zoya. But again fates snatches Zoya away, She gets killed in a Syrian riot. But he remains intact towards his mission.
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The plot is fresh and I liked the fact that author tries to serve something new to the plate. The writing style is lucid. I liked Chaitanya's character, despite having physical disabilities he is optimist towards life and his goal. Credit goes to his father. I wish I could see more softer side of his father. Despite having good plot what didn't work for me is the way Chaitanya's emotional side has been told because I didn't feel connected. The ending was bit abrupt. But it's okay. So I am going with 3.5 star.
Writer: Uday Sigh
Genre: Thriller, Social drama
.
.
The story begins with the success of the Smiling budhdha which was a nuclear test happened in 1974. But in disguise it was an anathema as nuclear fallout was inevitable which remained unreported. It caused huge impact on the inhabitants of Pokhran.
Because of the explosion Chaitanya's mother dies giving birth to him and Chaitanya is born with physical disabilities. Doctor says it has not only happened with Chaitanya but also with other children. When he is teenager he discovers the root cause of the explosion and learns that the conspiracy surrounding this radioactive fallout runs deep in the establishment. When he and his fathers tries to reveal the truth Chaitanya's father gets killed.
.
Chaitanya moves to USA and starts working as a researcher but his only goal is to expose the truth. There he builds a team with Rob, Krishna and with his wife Zoya. But again fates snatches Zoya away, She gets killed in a Syrian riot. But he remains intact towards his mission.
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The plot is fresh and I liked the fact that author tries to serve something new to the plate. The writing style is lucid. I liked Chaitanya's character, despite having physical disabilities he is optimist towards life and his goal. Credit goes to his father. I wish I could see more softer side of his father. Despite having good plot what didn't work for me is the way Chaitanya's emotional side has been told because I didn't feel connected. The ending was bit abrupt. But it's okay. So I am going with 3.5 star.