Book Review : For A Girl In A Star by Ratna Chandu

Author - Ratna Chandu
Publisher - Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Pages - 224

Blurb

What do you do when your best friend - the one person who has stood by you through thick and thin, knows you better than you know yourself, and literally saved your life - falls in love with the same girl as you?
Avinash and Sahas, two village boys, arrive in Bangalore in search of art and in pursuit of ambition. Sahas, hardworking and nervous, antonym to his friend, has emerged from a troubled past only to find that his future doesn't come without encumbrances. Their friendship is the one constant in the two boys' lives, but that is tested when they meet Aarti- a mysterious, compassionate, beautiful girl who captures both their imagination and sets their hearts aflame.
Will their passion for the same girl and an untimely tragedy, sunder the two friends forever?
A compelling tale with twists and turns reminiscent of India's melodramatic films, this story deals with the age old staples of young love, heartbreak, and what it means to be a true friend.

Review

The first thing that caught my attention was the name of the book. It's so unique. The beautiful cover complemented very well and literally lured me to grab the book. The theme of the book is simple but stands out amidst the crowd. Friendship plays a key role in the story, accompanied by love triangle. The vivid emotional descriptions added the cherry on the cake.

The language is simple and lucid. The storyline is strong. The wonderful narration style has added a charm to the story. In fact, it's the narration that kept me glued to the story till the end. I appreciate the author for weaving such a nice story out of a simple plot. The story maintains a steady pace throughout. The characters have been so well designed that they seem realistic. Each character has been shaped by circumstances.

The book needs a little editing, while reading I noticed some typos which somehow interrupted the flow but that didn't affect the story much.

Overall this has been a wonderful read. Looking forward to read more from the author. Loved it!!