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A review by azaan
A Touch Of Eternity by Durjoy Datta
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
When I checked out the reviews for this book, none of them really talked ABOUT the book. So here's something for you.
Now, this book would've been a 5/5 from me if some parts didn't feel like the wrong pieces of a puzzle.
Firstly, beautiful cover. That 0.75 is for Akangsha Sarmah for designing the cover. Secondly, there were a few spelling errors. This was unexpected from a popular, bestselling author with a pan-Indian audience, signed with Penguins. If I'm not inaccurate, there were around 3 spelling errors. Thirdly, the plot was solid. Amazing. A masterstroke. (What have I to stroke? Lol.) The perfect blend of science fiction and romance. The satire that played out throughout the book? Insane. The way Durjoy Datt mocked the current ruling government of India, the traditional style of Indian parenting, the stress and pressure for Science after 10th, the changes made in the government-issued school books— brilliant. The easiest 5/5. Here's the reason why I felt it was worth a 2.
As I mentioned before, the spelling errors were majorly disappointing. One star cut off straight for that. There was an instance where the main character, Anvesha's name was errored as Avantika! Unexpected.
The first part made no sense.How did Vidhi's biological parents NOT know that the mother was carrying a child who did not keep their hands folded, like normal babies, still in the womb?
Some parts of the book were downright cringe; typical of bollywood commercial, blockbuster movies. Mob beating up gangsters? A 4-year old who's THIS much precocious? Yeah, that doesn't happen. Or what do I know, the main characters were special, after all. Not like the others. Lol.
For a book that was is such a textbook definition of "art imitates life", the social situation was rather utopian. But then again, this is fiction.
These were the reasons why I took off another star.
In the end, when Anvesha and Druvan ended up succeeding in the Soulmates Programme and shared Druvan's body, heres a question that clicked in my mind: In the first chapter, Druvam had referred to Anvesha as the "mother of my unborn children." He also mentioned that they had "mind-bending sex." How does that biologically work out? They are two souls sharing the same body. Is masturbation considered sex when it's two souls in a body? I felt like this wasn't an open ending, but an obvious plothole.
And finally, this was the biggest reason for my giving "A Touch Of Eternity" a 2.75/5. Whether you take my review seriously or with a pinch of salt is up to you. But despite all the flaws I felt needed to be pointed out, this was a fun, quick read; albeit in the beginning hard to get through because of how cringe it was at first. Lol. Have a good time. ♡
"A Touch Of Eternity" — 2.75/5.
Now, this book would've been a 5/5 from me if some parts didn't feel like the wrong pieces of a puzzle.
Firstly, beautiful cover. That 0.75 is for Akangsha Sarmah for designing the cover. Secondly, there were a few spelling errors. This was unexpected from a popular, bestselling author with a pan-Indian audience, signed with Penguins. If I'm not inaccurate, there were around 3 spelling errors. Thirdly, the plot was solid. Amazing. A masterstroke. (What have I to stroke? Lol.) The perfect blend of science fiction and romance. The satire that played out throughout the book? Insane. The way Durjoy Datt mocked the current ruling government of India, the traditional style of Indian parenting, the stress and pressure for Science after 10th, the changes made in the government-issued school books— brilliant. The easiest 5/5. Here's the reason why I felt it was worth a 2.
As I mentioned before, the spelling errors were majorly disappointing. One star cut off straight for that. There was an instance where the main character, Anvesha's name was errored as Avantika! Unexpected.
The first part made no sense.
Some parts of the book were downright cringe; typical of bollywood commercial, blockbuster movies. Mob beating up gangsters? A 4-year old who's THIS much precocious? Yeah, that doesn't happen. Or what do I know, the main characters were special, after all. Not like the others. Lol.
For a book that was is such a textbook definition of "art imitates life", the social situation was rather utopian. But then again, this is fiction.
These were the reasons why I took off another star.
And finally, this was the biggest reason for my giving "A Touch Of Eternity" a 2.75/5. Whether you take my review seriously or with a pinch of salt is up to you. But despite all the flaws I felt needed to be pointed out, this was a fun, quick read; albeit in the beginning hard to get through because of how cringe it was at first. Lol. Have a good time. ♡
"A Touch Of Eternity" — 2.75/5.