Title : 50 Miles
Tagline : A Reverse Journey
Author : Jaydeep Khot
Blurb :
This story revolves around the life of Haria. Haria is a 50-year-old man, who has amnesia. He doesn’t even remember his name. The story will take you into the journey of his life in a reverse chronological order. Here, the central character of the book finds clues, which help him recall his life. Each clue would help him recall a year at a time.
So join Haria, in his journey of self-revelation 50 Miles, where he embarks upon his identity, origin and his birth.
Review :
This sleek book of seventy pages is not what you are thinking of.It’s something your mind would run along with the protagonist Haria.The blurb at the back clearly speaks of the theme and plot of the story,what all you have to do is sit and unfold his life,year by year, holding up the excitement it serves to you,but with patience.
The ideology behind the book is very fresh and staunch.Never in my life, had I thought that something like that would ever come infront of me.Author has chosen a very simple thing to write upon, but his thoughts behind the book and the way he put his thoughts before readers is laudable.The experiment author has done with his debut is surely a risk,but his efforts in the book sing the song of his good work.
Author doesn’t involve unnecessary information,he maintains the pace of the novel,speeding away into thin bush in just an hour and a half.On the other hand,I felt like if some more interesting would have been a part of this book, it would be a thrilling and exciting journey to unravel the facets of protagonist’s life.Author has maintained the connection between years of Haria’s life quite fantastically,leaving a clue behind,the way Haria traces out the missing part of his life,and the manner in which a bridge is developed between them,excites reader to the core.
At places, I felt confusing, the pores didn’t open up in the manner as it should be, but as I move ahead, the story comes back to its usual state, and confusion vanishes with the time.
A short and sweet reader surprising reader with the fresh plot it has in store for readers.
Rating : 4/5
Reviewer : Shweta Kesari