Book – Highway to Swades: Rediscovering India’s Superpowers
Author – Bhairavi Jani
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Genre – Non-Fiction (Travelogue)
Pages – 432
I am not much of a travelogue person, the reason being I have read only those which were in my syllabus till now, which almost killed my interest in this genre, but thankfully because there were few ones, which helped me to not give up hope. And so I am very particular about books when it belongs to this genre! So when I read about what Highway To Swades is about, I choose to give it a try, for being different from the typical travelogue books.
Highway To Swades: Rediscovering India’s Superpowers by Bhairavi Jani is a book that explores and tries to find the answers to what being an Indian means, what it is that holds the people of this country together even when they are not so similar, and what it is that binds this country together after so many changes, through the journey of 18,891 km across the country in fifty-one days, and from her life altogether.
This book, being not a typical travel account came as a breath of fresh air for me. From the first few pages itself, the author takes the readers with her throughout her journey from the very start and shows what it is that makes us what we are. Written in easy language and engaging writing, the book was perfect for me as a beginner in this genre.
Although I felt it was a little slow at places, it never felt dragged or unwanted. From making points through stories and then coming to an answer, giving a “Call To Action” at the end, and making the reader travel to distinct places and people throughout the book, it was indeed a pleasure to read.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading a book in this genre, you should go with it. I’ll give it 4 out of 5 stars.
I was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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