Book: The Golden Record
Authors: Naimesha Thakur
Publisher: Inkstate Books/Leadstart Corp
The Golden Record is a refreshing fantasy-adventure genre
book. The author has outlined the plot beautifully with the details being
presented as and when they are required. It moves at a smooth pace, with a good
climax.
The Golden Record is a story that takes place in the Fantasy
place called the The Island of Writers.
It is s story of how the leader of the people of the Island weave stories that
affect the lives of the people. The
Golden Record is an important part of the people of the Island of Writers,
and due to some unfortunate events, a Black
Mistake occurs in the record. It is now upto the protagonists to undo the
mistake and ensure that the legacy of Tina Dev Spekoe is not tarnished.
It is a wonderful book, touching upon subjects like
importance of family ties, breaking the ceiling of patriarchy and importance of
trust and friendship. The book is refreshingly nice and is a light read.
What works for me is the simple yet captivating language and
the manner in which the fantasy world is constructed. Each aspect of the
society is described in detail and the terms used in the book are defined
wonderfully. The parallels drawn to the current society are amazing and are
easy to pick up.
The thing that did not work for me was the discontinuity between
events. The chapters change and connection to the previous events break. It
becomes bit tedious to keep track of what has happened till now. Maybe a better
planning of the timeline of the events could have made the book even better.
For me, the book is a good read.
My Rating: 3.5/5
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