A Book Review Of THE ASSASSINATIONS: A Novel of 1984 By Vikram Kapur
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On November 18, 2021
A Book Review Of The Assassinations: A Novel of 1984 By Vikram Kapur
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Publisher: Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited
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Publication Year: 2017
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ISBN-10: 9386702339
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ISBN-13: 978-9386702333
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Pages: 224
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Rating: 4.0 on 5
The idea of reviewing a fiction novel that was based on true historical events seemed quite exciting to me and I agreed to the job at once. This was before I learned about the fact that the historical events, in this case, were the riots that followed the assassination of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. I felt that by reviewing The Assassinations: A Novel of 1984 penned by Vikram Kapur, I would gain a better understanding of the unfortunate events that led to significant loss of life and left countless survivors scarred for life.
PLOT:
Prem, the ambitious and handsome son of a migrated Sikh family, has recently got engaged with Deepa, his Hindu girlfriend. As the couple started planning their married life, the Indian Army enters the Golden Temple. Angered by this desecration of the most revered Sikh Shrine and the indifference of the people around him about this issue, Prem gradually turns into a devout Sikh. However, his life turns upside down, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards leading to the outbreak of most gruesome anti-Sikh riots across Delhi. Caught in the vortex of this widespread violence and hatred, will Prem ever be able free himself and live a normal life with his beloved?
WHAT APPEALED ME?
What appealed to me most about The Assassinations: A Novel of 1984 is the sensitivity with which the author has handled a topic that can rightly be called one of the most tragic events in the history of India. The novel has been successful in reflecting the fact of distortion of thousands of ordinary and innocent lives by the forces of history. The author has done a great job of covering the turbulence, pain, and struggles faced by common Punjabis, especially those belonging to the Sikh community. Overall, I found the book a truly great addition to my collection and hope for its great success.
‘I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.’
TOPICS Book ReviewTHE ASSASSINATIONSVikram Kapur
The language of the book is simple. Cover of the book compel you to pick it up. Excellent book about a very significant time in history. Highly recommended.
This is a very well-written review. Thank you for taking the time to present it. I look forward to your next review on this blog!
Seems a worthy book to read and understand and realise history along with an emotional yet wonderful story. This is well-written review.
Now this is something unique. I would love to read this book. This book will surely help us know our past. Thank you for this review.
I love to read and watch stories that revolve around historical events. I did not know much about anti-sikh riots happened in the time when Indira gandhi was PM. would love to read this book to know more about it. the plot sounds really interesting to me. thanks for sharing your honest review dear.
I love the plot definitely is very intriguingly. Love your honest review here. I’m adding the book to my TBR
This is one book that haunted me for months. The reality in its crude ness was scary. He has made sure to bring to the readers exactly what it was like.
Interesting! I used to not like assassinations novels as I feel like there’s too much violence to it. As I grow older though, I realise how interesting these stories are as it isn’t just the violence but why these people have become a target. There’s much more story to their life that needs to be known and understood. Great review!
This is a very well-written review. Thank you for taking the time to do so. I eagerly await your next review on this blog!