A walk in the Rain : Book Review
A Walk in the Rain
by
Udai Yadla
Blurb
Love is elixir that keeps you alive.
Love is poison that kills you. Unreciprocated love keeps you alive but kills
every day.
Heartbroken Sunny lives a reclusive
life, trapped in the past, living in his memories. He has no complaints about
his life but refuses to embrace the present.
Saloni is a prostitute who is
desperate to earn money by any means. She does not care about exploiting others
to fulfill her purpose.
Fate unites the loner and the
prostitute to embark on a life changing journey of retribution and self-discovery.
Lovelorn Sunny turns misogynistic
after Sandy, the only girl he loved walks away from his life, unannounced. He
suffers painful solitude for almost two decades with the relentless haunting of
her thoughts. A distressed friend Imran, vows to change his life forever. A
surprise planned for his birthday turns into a tragedy that claims the life of
his dear friend, triggering a series of unbelievable events. As Imran gets
killed by a stranger, Sunny's calm life suddenly turns into a turbulent storm.
With nothing left to live for, vengeance becomes his ultimate mission. His
reluctant alliance with a prostitute to trace the killer sets him onto a nerve
racking adventure of life and death.
Both are bound to a common goal with
different motives but destiny has its own motive. A walk in the rain is an
intricate tale of intense emotions, driven by hair raising twists and turns.
REVIEW
A walk in the Rain starts with a brilliant prologue. Though one may ask what the relevance of the prologue to the story is but I personally liked the way the author tends to make us feel the theme of his novel at the very beginning. The romantic sequences and the idea of eternal friendship really stir the heart. It's a perfectly well-balanced story with skillful narration.
At the very beginning we first see Sunny as a lonely boy in the class who gets a great friend in Saloni or rather Sandy. But his luck didn’t last long as without a moment’s warning she was gone, nowhere to be found again. He grew up but couldn’t do away with the unforgettable memories of his long gone friend. He clung on to the idea that one day somewhere he will find her again. Quite a romantic notion indeed!
There were some really good dialogues. One such dialogue that I loved is "It's not the person who is good or bad, it's the side we rub of him."
The story has quite a lot of interestingly flavored characters. The introduction of Sunny’s friends was very hilarious and witty. Pooja, Imran and Hari stand out to be quite mindboggling. Though I would have loved to read more about Imran, his death was the turning point that brought us to the mind blowing climax.
The last encounter between the hero and villain in the dark den really puts you on the edge of your seats, though slightly filmy. Perfect finish, anyone would love. The story had everything Love, friendship, deceit, vengeance, humor and nostalgia.
Sunny and Saloni’s reunion was quite heartwarming. The author made their reunification special with the rain. Unlike many authors Udai Yadla didn’t forget to tie all the threads and subplots together. He gave the story quite a credible and satisfactory ending.
About the Author
Udai Yadla is a passionate author and poet. Mechanical engineer by education, Software engineer by profession, Writer by passion. Owing to his job, he travelled to various cities, socializing with people of different cultures. He cultivated interest in learning more about people, which perhaps enticed him into the study of human psychology. His interest in psychology is evident in his writings. His first book 'A walk in the rain' is widely appreciated equally by critics and peers. He has been nominated for Forbes India Celebrity 100 List. He is the most sought after author among young breed of authors. He is currently working on his next novel, which is a psychological thriller.
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