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A review by ladybookamore
QUAKER: It all comes back in the end. by Rohan Singhvi
3.0
Firstly, I thank the author for giving me an opportunity to review such an intriguing work of fiction.
Quaker is an unusual story. I personally felt that this is one of the very few books written by self-published authors which prioritise characters over the plot. And this is what makes Quaker such an engaging book.
The first reason why I enjoyed reading Quaker is of course the characterization. The author has meticulously moulded his cast in such a manner, so that each of them (including the supporting characters) have a life of their own – detailed origin stories, close-ups on the character’s behaviour, and the list goes on. It is really fascinating to see that the plot of Quaker relies on how its cast of characters behave and react to the different events and incidents that occur in the novel. Unusual and certainly unique. Simultaneously, the characters have a big role to play as far as the themes are concerned. The focus on the competing cartels has been enhanced in a better way, thanks to the cast. It is through them that Quaker highlights the dichotomy between morality and objectivity. The inner torment of the characters bring forth important themes such a trust and betrayal, truth and falsehood, and the list goes on. Power, most importantly, shares the centrestage with another concept – honesty. But how? For that, you will have to read the book!
However, Quaker was a bit short from becoming an amazing read. To be honest, some events which take place in the book seemed predictable, while others could have had more elaborate descriptions. Yet, I will choose to avoid it a bit, because of its crisp dialogue-writing. Quaker has a bunch of memorable lines which will touch your heart and intellect for sure!
I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.
Quaker is an unusual story. I personally felt that this is one of the very few books written by self-published authors which prioritise characters over the plot. And this is what makes Quaker such an engaging book.
The first reason why I enjoyed reading Quaker is of course the characterization. The author has meticulously moulded his cast in such a manner, so that each of them (including the supporting characters) have a life of their own – detailed origin stories, close-ups on the character’s behaviour, and the list goes on. It is really fascinating to see that the plot of Quaker relies on how its cast of characters behave and react to the different events and incidents that occur in the novel. Unusual and certainly unique. Simultaneously, the characters have a big role to play as far as the themes are concerned. The focus on the competing cartels has been enhanced in a better way, thanks to the cast. It is through them that Quaker highlights the dichotomy between morality and objectivity. The inner torment of the characters bring forth important themes such a trust and betrayal, truth and falsehood, and the list goes on. Power, most importantly, shares the centrestage with another concept – honesty. But how? For that, you will have to read the book!
However, Quaker was a bit short from becoming an amazing read. To be honest, some events which take place in the book seemed predictable, while others could have had more elaborate descriptions. Yet, I will choose to avoid it a bit, because of its crisp dialogue-writing. Quaker has a bunch of memorable lines which will touch your heart and intellect for sure!
I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.