Author: Harini Srinivasan
Publisher: Om Books International
I was provided a Media Copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Do you think love can thrive in the time of chaos?
Oindrilla Roy, also known by her friends as Oinks among several other
nicknames, is having a lousy week. Cook, maid, driver, all (help) have deserted
her. At work, her boss, Hawkeye, is making her life miserable. Her cousin
Ankita seems to have got involved in some mess at college and needs her
intervention. Her best friend Sweety Chopra is running amok with her own set of
shenanigans inadvertently involving Oinks. It is then that Vivek Rao makes an
unexpected entry back into her life. After years. Even before she has had time
to get over the previous heartbreak. But somehow, right now, his presence does
not seem to be a bad thing. Vivek is still annoying but how did that
scrawny-looking thing become this hunk? One to lust for? He also seems to like
her even now (maybe). Or maybe not. Nevertheless, Vivek seems to be helping her
by being there. With the many issues that haunt Oinks and demand her attention,
and given her penchant for saying and doing just the wrong thing at the most
inappropriate time, will this renewed contact blossom into something more? Or
will it simply fizzle out?
The Ex Factor is an interesting book that explores a multitude of topics.
The story is told through Oinks’ perspective as she tries to balance her
personal and professional life, one disaster at a time. The book is written in
a first-person perspective and the language Harini has used is easy to read and
comprehend. The plot is quite fast paced, and taking you from Delhi to Shillong
via Kolkata is a journey you would definitely enjoy. One thing I really enjoyed
were the pop culture references and how they tie into the plot beautifully. The
book reads almost like a movie and it is quite easy to visualize the scenes as
they happen. From the pains of a corporate employee to the travails of a
daughter trying to manage a family as well as 2 canines, the emotions run deep
in the book. The story will make you laugh at quite a few times with comedy of
errors as they happen, especially Vivek meeting Oinks or confusion between
Vivek and Viveka. The climax has been beautifully written and brings the story
to a close perfectly.
The characters are crafted in detail and there are memorable quirks that
Harini has built into her characters. I loved Oindrilla’s character and the
strong-willed character that she is. The manner in which she handles situations
one after the other is quite commendable. Another character I really liked was
that of Oindrilla’s mother. With her ruckus and creating storms in Oinks’ life,
we can all see a bit of our parents in her.
Overall, the book is a wonderful read for anyone looking to unwind and
have a good time. The book scores a 4.69/5 for me.
Get a copy of the book on Amazon India or your nearest bookstore.
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