Book: Start Living Again
Author: Saranya Umakanthan
Genre: Contemporary Romance Fiction
Publisher: Fingerprint
Pages: 244
Start Living Again by Saranya Umakanthan is a contemporary romance fiction. It shows the story of Ananya, a girl who lost everything she had in a single day, her residence, her certificates, her job, her friends, and her motivation to achieve her dreams — the motivation that her been her identity. After losing everything she had, she met Anshik – the one who saw the ignite in her eyes from her dreams earlier – and here comes an unexpected reunion. But can heartbreak and shattered dreams lead to a new path of success and happiness? Can the destiny be rewritten? Read the book to find out the answers.
I have read “One Day, Life Will Change”, the debut book by the author and I could see similarities in the structure of the story, storytelling, character development, and writing between the two.
Each chapter in the book starts with a quote that goes well with the story and is relatable and motivational. The relationship of Ananya and Anshik with their parents is described very well and is very real, which can be observed in and around our lives.
The difference in the dynamics of each protagonist with their siblings gives another contrasting, yet real depiction of the range the relationship covers, from being close and supportive to discouraging and obstructive.
The author’s attempt to show every work as an important work, without attaching it with shame and guilt stands out and it felt good to see that.
But apart from this, the protagonist’s relationship with each other did not have much impact on me. There were a few moments in the book where I felt that things became a little problematic and there was glorification of such moments, and it put me off. Also, no matter what Anshik’s intention was with the relationship with Ananya, it gives a wrong perception that one cannot be in a relationship with someone because they aren’t successful and one’s relationship might affect their path of success. And though I didn’t enjoy the book, there are elements that will be loved and cherished by the reader.
I was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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