Author: Manasi Singh
Publisher: Self Published
Do you
believe in the existence of ghosts?
Mind
Games by Manasi
Singh is a collection of 3 tales that tell you about those who walk amongst us,
may not always be who they seem to be. Tales about people who may have gone a
little too far, those for whom there is no coming. What lurks in the depths of
the mind of a boy who has been weighed down by his twin all his life, to
suddenly know that it was all a ruse? When a best friend chooses to become a
self-declared protector of yours, how long would it be before you decide
whether you are being guarded, or held captive? A man who murdered his wife,
claims that she is not who she says she is. A court trial finds him guilty and
declares him insane. But is he really? Tales that are sure to keep you up all
night, wondering what reality is, and what is fiction.
Manasi’s
storytelling style is quite unique in the aspect that she keeps an ace up her
sleeve until the last part of the story comes into play. As a reader, one might
hazard a few guesses about the end of the story, but often, it is something
that unfolds. In Mind Games, she takes up 3 interesting aspects of the human
psyche and weaves stories that are terrifying on the surface, but as you start experiencing
them, you would realize the true nature of the events that are unfolding. The
storytelling is crisp and keeps the reader turning the pages. The language is
simple to understand and fits the bill of the characters perfectly. The
Imposter as a story stood out for me for its raw emotion and how smoothly
the narrative moves.
Each of the
three stories have characters that are well sketched and as a reader, you would
connect with them as they tell their story, and when the twist comes, you would
feel for them as if you know them personally. The character sketches are spot
on and visualizing them is an easy task.
Overall,
this is a book I would definitely recommend if you love a well-cooked psychological
thriller story. The book scores a 4.88/5 for me.
Grab a copy of the book here on Amazon Kindle!
This does sound interesting. Maybe I should have a look.
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