Book Review #82 Rule Breakers: Preeti Shenoy

Blurb:

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who follow the rules and those who do not think twice about breaking them.

Studious, smart and sincere, Veda harbors big dreams for the future. But her parents arrange a marriage for her, and the twenty year old discovers that she has no say in the matter.
Forced to leave behind an idyllic life in the hill town of Joshimath—filled with conversations and pleasurable times with her siblings, and her best friend, the handsome Suraj—she puts aside her ambitions and moves into a flat in Pune with an indifferent husband and a mother-in-law from hell.

Though brought up to be quiet and obedient, Veda chafes at the meaninglessness of her existence and struggles to cope with the unexpected loneliness she is engulfed in. Then, amidst the dark clouds of stagnation and despondency, Veda carves out the unlikeliest of silver linings.
How does she do this? By breaking the rules?
Or by following them?
In this emotional roller-coaster of a novel, Preeti Shenoy treads bold new ground yet again.

My Thoughts :

"Rules are meant to be broken" If you believe in this and yourself then this is the book for you. So many sub stories weaved in a strong story with a message to think about. The author has a way with words. She weaves magic making the characters sound real and it is as if things are unfolding in front of you. Only few authors has that kind of conviction and ability.

It is about standing up for yourself, believing yourself and giving a chance to your dreams, they might give you wings to fly. Loved the relationships Veda shared with her siblings and her efforts to find her inner calling fighting her demons. A simple story with a strong message. The pace of the story is also just correct. Language is subtle and easily relatable.

My Rating:

I would rate this 4/5.