Shreya Taneja’s When You Were Betrayed Is Much More Than The Story Of An Indian Household

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Shreya Taneja’s When You Were Betrayed Is Much More Than The Story Of An Indian Household

  • Format: Kindle Edition

  • ISBN: B089TT3WFJ

  • ASIN: B089WJM2MJ

  • Pages: 118

  • Rating: 3.0 on 5

When I got the chance to review the novel When You Were Betrayed, my first thought was that it would be another of those romantic sagas. However, I was assured that the book had a unique storyline, which made me eagerly await its arrival. Upon receiving the book, I was somewhat disappointed by the design of its cover page, which did not reveal much about the theme of the book. Author, Shreya Taneja has opted for a design featuring a single branch of a tree supporting a bee’s nest. My interest was piqued, so I started reading it in earnest.
Samrat and his wife Ambika are the second generations of the Bhalla family, which runs a major business empire. However, soon the family goes into chaos as the various members struggle with both internal and external enemies and their secrets from the past. An investigator tries to uncover the history of the family and piece together a reality by drawing meaning from the various facts and some fiction that she uncovers while exploring different timelines. Will Samrat be able to maintain his hold on his business empire, will Ambika overcome the struggles of her married life, and what kind of external threats is the Bhalla family facing, from the rest of the story.
The one fact that impressed me about the book was that it has a unique storyline and it is so much more than the story of a typical Indian household. However, while Shreya has attempted to present the story in a creative, funny, and metaphorical manner, her presentation is highly confusing. I had to reread many sections of the book to understand what was happening and keep track of the various timelines. Still, I cannot but applaud the author’s attempt to present a unique story in a completely different and innovative manner and I wish her much success.

When You Were Betrayed...When You Were Betrayed… by Shrehya Taneja
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The one fact that impressed me about the book was that it has a unique storyline and it is so much more than the story of a typical Indian household. However, while Shreya has attempted to present the story in a creative, funny, and metaphorical manner, her presentation is highly confusing. I had to reread many sections of the book to understand what was happening and keep track of the various timelines. Still, I cannot but applaud the author’s attempt to present a unique story in a completely different and innovative manner and I wish her much success.

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