Paradise lost & regained
Author:
Ratnadip
Acharya
Publisher:
Leadstart
Publishing
Rating:
4/5
About
the Author
An Electrical Engineer by
profession, Ratandip Acharya is also a well trained street magician. He has
contributed in various collections like Chicken Soup for the Soul and many
more. His debut novella, “Life is always aimless…unless you love it”, came into
print in December, 2012. The work was loved and appreciated all over the
country.
Since Nature and its
mysteries interest him so much, his next work, “Paradise Lost & Regained”
aims to unravel the hidden truths and solve the mysteries of nature.
Summary
Paradise is always where
love dwells- be it inside the womb or outside. This novella is an invigorating
blend of nature and the other unexplainable things. The books voices out the
life of a deer. Life is not a bed of roses. Once a child is exposed to the
outside world, the state of being a bundle of nerves, persists. The sole motive
of survival gives heebie jeebies! This book is different, the concept is
different and the narrator is not a human. Indeed, it is a deer. Right from the
emotional turmoil being faced, when inside the womb of a mother deer, to facing
the complexities of life and snatching success even from the jaws of death,
this is what the story is all about. Nature has the ability to put the senses
in proper order. The deer, in the story, helps us believe this. Read the book
to get an insight into what is it like being a deer and living in a forest. Overall
a new and refreshing read and a soothing collection to add into your library of
books!
My opinion
The blurb on the introductory
page of the novella, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known”,
is what decks out the concept of this book, beautifully. The author has used
extended dimensions of his imagination to portray life beyond the horizon. The myth,
that it is beyond the human capacity to unravel the mysteries of nature, has
been proved wrong. “Paradise lost & Regained” is an action packed, engaging
and evocative piece of work. The cover of the book is mesmerizing, the color
effects and the print quality is superb. The title is catchy. The synopsis at
the back cover of the book is apt. The
best part of the book is that the vivid imagination of the author cannot be
underestimated, for he has not only portrayed the life of a deer but has also
included and blended the essential elements like air, water, trees, grass and
sky. While reading the book, the reader is forced to dive into the ambience and
start experiencing what the protagonist is experiencing. The language, used in
the narration, is the plus point. The expression and emotions are lucid, the
characters seem so real as if jumping right infront of you and the suitability
of the theme to any nature lover, is perfect.
Overall, a simple read! Best
wishes to the author!
Drawbacks:
The text is repetitive in
most of the paragraphs and some of the chapters are too long to keep the
attention of the readers gripped. Secondly, the sentences are way too long
(pertaining to the number of words used in every sentence).
Buy this book at:
Link (Goodreads): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25549283-paradise-lost-regained
Link (Amazon India): http://www.amazon.in/Paradise-Lost-Regained-Ratnadip-Acharya/dp/9352013174/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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