Book:
Dhruv: Love Story of an Alchemist
Author:
Karan Verma
Publisher:
Rupa Publications
While I usually start with a question that
pops up while I am reading the book, the one in the blurb of the book cannot be
more apt. Can love to inspire you to rise above all challenges and realize
your destiny?
Dhruv-Love Story of an Alchemist is a very different story that is much more than just a love story.
Set in the Ghats of Banaras, it is a witness to the story of Dhruv who is
destined for greatness but faces loss and misfortune multiple times through his
life. Blessed with an indomitable spirit, he stands up stronger every time he
falls and never let’s go of his dream, the one aim he made when he was a child.
It is a journey of an ordinary boy from Banaras, who for his love Emma and his
aim, transcends the things that are humanly possible. Whether he succeeds in
his aims, achieving his goal and being with the love of his life is the journey
of the book.
Dhruv-Love Story of an Alchemist has a very interesting plotline. Karan is a master storyteller like
his character Dhruv and there is no way the reader can walk away after starting
with the story. He creates powerful visuals and enchants the reader into living
the story with Dhruv and Emma and that’s the experience once craves for in a
good story. A story of pain, suffering and love, it is also the story of how
determination and a strong will can change one’s life. The book is a study in
how minor details can change the way a story unfolds, and I loved the way in
which incidents, that one might dismiss as trivial come back in the end to symbolize
the circle of life. The clever and interesting use of the term Alchemist
blew my mind away the moment the significance emerges. Journeying this story
without getting your eyes moist is something that is not possible and there are
many places where you would stop, ponder, smile and move ahead. The climax of
the book is beautiful and ironical at the same time and will definitely catch
any reader’s attention.
Characters in a story are as important as
the plot and this story has a great set of characters. Starting with our protagonist
Dhruv, who is indomitable and faces all adversities with a strength that in unparalleled.
His transformation from a naughty child to a master storyteller to an
entrepreneur and finally to an Alchemist is a learning in itself. Emma as a
character complements Dhruv perfectly. Her carefree attitude, unconditional
love and empathy is something that adds to the story. The character of Sudama
and the Priest were the ones I never expected would play such a critical role
in shaping the plot and more so, the life of Dhruv. For that, I bow my hat.
It is a definite recommendation from me to
all who love reading love stories. Do give this book a read and I am sure you
won’t be disappointed.
Dhruv is literally one of the brightest reads
of the month, walking away with a 5-star review!
Grab your copy here.
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