Book Review: Tantra
TANTRA
Author: Adi
Publisher:
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Apeejay Stya Publishing
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Publication Year
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2013 |
ISBN-13:
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9788190863629
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ISBN-10:
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8190863622
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Language:
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English
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Binding:
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Paperback
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Number of Pages:
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344 Pages |
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
Price:
Rs 195
About the Book:
In India, she finds more than she expected. For one thing, her fellow operatives have made a truce with the vampires.
For another, it’s way too hot to wear leather.
At first, it seems Anu's biggest challenge will be evading the nice boys her aunt wants her to marry. But when children start disappearing, she discovers forces older and darker than anything she’s faced before. All of Delhi is in danger, especially the sexy stranger who sets Anu's pulse racing.
To prepare for the coming battle, Anu must overcome her personal demons and put aside years of training. This time, her most powerful weapon will come from her mind, not her weapons belt.
About the Author:
Adi has also published a poetry book and a minor textbook. He wishes he could withdraw all copies of said poetry book from the market. At the time, it seemed poignant, but now it's just embarrassing. The textbook still seems all right.
He splits his time between India, Dubai and Zurich. Deeply impressed by the vast religious history of India, he could not help but pick this topic for his first novel.
The Review:
Let me just start by
saying this is the first ‘official’ review I’ve ever written so be a little
kind on this reviewer.
I’ve only recently been
introduced into the wonderful world of reviewing and discovered the joys of
being a member of blogadda.com. When Tantra was announced as one of the books
to be given away for reviews, I didn’t pay much attention to it. But for some
reason, the cover page haunted me for a while. It wasn’t before long; I decided
to lay my hands on his book.
During the last week
whenever someone asked me what I was reading, I would say, “Tantra.” On being
questioned what the story was about, I would simply reply, “Indian Vampires.”
But of course, Tantra
is more than just about Indian Vampires. It took me awhile (yes, I know I was a
little dense at this time), to realize Tantra basically referred to as the
Tantric magic, we’ve all heard stories about growing up and still do.
I loved Anu Aggarwal. It
has been awhile since we’ve seen such a kickass Indian female, bogged down with
the typical expectations of settling down with someone nice, yet managing to
dodge all that, because she already leads a double life.
Adi is a wonderful
writer. His vivid descriptions transported me to Delhi, and special mention of
all the chase and fight scenes. He writes the action scenes so well, that the
reader feels everything is happening right before their very eyes!
Of all the characters
which Tantra introduces us to, I loved Amit – Anu’s co-partner in fighting the
vampires, and in this particular case, the evil Senaka. I loved the funny banters
these two shared throughout the book. Even during crucial fight scenes.
Anu is torn between her
two worlds: one of fighting the vampires and the other of following her heart,
and falling in love with the handsome Gaurav.
This book is definitely
worth a read for anyone who’s interested in mythology and wants it to be
blended with modernity. It really is one of the nicest and engaging read that I’ve
come across in the last year.
Rating: 3.75/5
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