Author: Harshali Singh
Publisher: Readomania
What does the idea of family mean to you?
A Paradox of Dreams by
Harshali Singh is the third book of the Haveli series that explores the story
of Charu, the blind third daughter of the Sharma family who uses her psychic
abilities to find victims as part of an SIT headed by Ravi, her lover. Back
into the fold of the Haveli, Charu wakes up from a horrific dream to answer a
phone call from an old friend, Prithvi Chauhan, the suave Minister of State. He
asks Charu to help him locate his kidnapped younger daughter Myra, for old
times’ sake. Like a Matryoshka doll, Charu and Ravi uncover the nefarious
intentions behind the polished lives of the Chauhans even as Charu battles with
dreams that claw at her psyche and memories.
There are very few stories that keep moving, yet the moment you identify a track, something changes and makes you rethink your stance all over again. The storytelling is excellent and keeps you on your toes as you try and identify the perpetrator in this well written whodunnit. The plot is well planned and it moves at an interesting pace, with pauses at just the right moments. Harshali explores the idea of family from different perspectives and goes on to show that it is not just blood that makes a family, but circumstances can also create a bond that lasts a lifetime. The climax was quite nicely written and the author has built up the crescendo almost perfectly.
Coming to the characters, I loved how Harshali sets up each of the
characters, establishes their backstory and creates an entire world where they
live and breathe. The characters descriptions are vivid and help you create a
picture as you read along the book. I liked the tension she builds up among the
characters as it adds substance to the story as well as keeps the story moving.
Overall, this is a book I would highly recommend to anyone who likes to
read a well-cooked story with just the right amount of mystery and suspense
built in it. The book scores a 4.96/5 for me.
I was provided a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
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