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Those 7 Days
Some friends are special, because their stories are special. Stories that are innocent, beautiful, colourful and different in their own way.
This is one such story of friendship and its journey to love.
A Journey in which they were not together.
A typical middle class lad, and a mealy-mouthed mummy-papa boy, Vishwas never imagined that in just seven days life will twist his roads and leave him at place he had never dreamt of.
A typical middle class girl, a go-getter, and indefatigably correct when it’s between the two, Shailja always believed that one day her life will be at crossroads.
Wreathed in smiles, with his bag of dreams, aspirations and youthful reveries, Vishwas sets off on his dream journey from his small world in the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas. But soon the small town boy’s dreams and fantasies are hijacked by the pace and character of the big city he lands in. The roller coaster called life derails from the path he chooses and goes amok refusing to stop, until he discovers a truth he hadn’t imagined.
What happened in those seven days that changed his life forever?
Will he accept what the destiny unfolds? Will he fight? Will he run?
Or fate has something else in store for him?
This is one such story of friendship and its journey to love.
A Journey in which they were not together.
A typical middle class lad, and a mealy-mouthed mummy-papa boy, Vishwas never imagined that in just seven days life will twist his roads and leave him at place he had never dreamt of.
A typical middle class girl, a go-getter, and indefatigably correct when it’s between the two, Shailja always believed that one day her life will be at crossroads.
Wreathed in smiles, with his bag of dreams, aspirations and youthful reveries, Vishwas sets off on his dream journey from his small world in the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas. But soon the small town boy’s dreams and fantasies are hijacked by the pace and character of the big city he lands in. The roller coaster called life derails from the path he chooses and goes amok refusing to stop, until he discovers a truth he hadn’t imagined.
What happened in those seven days that changed his life forever?
Will he accept what the destiny unfolds? Will he fight? Will he run?
Or fate has something else in store for him?
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216 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2014
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March 8, 2013
Too good. A completely different style and story. The name itself fascinated me. No love songs, no love poems, no 'shero shayri', Yet it is the best one i have read so far in this genre. The main two leads Vishwas and Shailja are very well defined. The important thing is that it is too humorous. The explanations if situations is really awesome. I have never read so beautiful explanation of a 'woman in sari'; The events are really unique and the book runs fast. Events after events and all unique and exceptionally thoughtful. There are seven chapters, each chapter corresponding to each day. Every day a new person/charcater makes an entry and would leave a stamp in your mind. Feels like it is just about you, and you have some oe the other time met these kind of peoples. Surely thsi would be made into a bollywood film someday...
April 22, 2017
Do not judge people by their looks. Beauty doesn't lies in the face but in the heart of a person. Outer looks gives good appearance but inner beauty is what makes a good human being. Well I am not preaching but this is the notion on whose basis the novel Those 7 Days has been written and the author has managed well to bring it out.
It is a simple romantic novel where protagonist Vishwas ignores his not so good looking childhood friend Shailja but easily falls for beautiful girls he met on his journey to Delhi and while staying there. After suffering heartbreaks he realizes the importance of beautiful soul over beautiful face.
The story is well plotted and narrative is well paced though it drags after a certain point but it picks up later.
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It is a simple romantic novel where protagonist Vishwas ignores his not so good looking childhood friend Shailja but easily falls for beautiful girls he met on his journey to Delhi and while staying there. After suffering heartbreaks he realizes the importance of beautiful soul over beautiful face.
The story is well plotted and narrative is well paced though it drags after a certain point but it picks up later.
Follow the link to read the full review
http://thebookworld.org/7-days-anmol-...
April 12, 2021
Originally reviewed at --> http://vps3361.blogspot.in/2013/07/bo...
About the author:
Anmol Rana, 35, was born in Dehradun, and completed his education from Mussoorie and Dehradun. A PG in science, he is currently working as a scientist in DRDO, and is settled in his hometown with his wife, parents, and two kids. He belongs to an unorthodox Indian middle class family where dreams are only restricted to sleep. He dared and turned his dream into a reality.
Writing was like a hidden treasure he discovered only recently. A scientist by mind and a writer by heart, he loves playing soccer and chess, as well as music and singing.
Synopsis:
‘Seven Days Without You’ is a story of two childhood friends that finds its destiny only when they live seven days away from each other. What the joyous life of years together couldn’t unearth, was dug out by the heart breaking realities of seven days that were no less than a new life for him– one where his child hood friend was not with him.
The protagonist, Vishwas is all set for his first job. Enthralled with excitement the small town ‘mummy-papa’ boy leaves for Delhi and would return after seven days. His seven days without Shailja do not happen as he thought they would. His dreams ruined, expectations shattered and fantasies turned into nightmares, he realizes that life isn’t as simple as it looked from the balcony of his room.
Fun, joy, excitement, sorrow, disgust, embarrassment, deception and then LOVE… Seven days teach him the perfect definition of every sentiment. The battle of emotions and confessions that lasts for seven days transmutes his years old relationship into something else and his heart overflows with the love he thought Shailja would never kindle inside him.
What happened in those seven days that gouged his love out of friendship?
Will Shailja still be waiting for him after these seven days?
And will she reciprocate his love...?
Story:
It is a love story, no doubt, the title suggests that. But then, it's a very different approach to a typical Indian romance. A tale of love discovered while two friends(!) get separated first time from each other. Vishwas, aka Vishu, and Shailja are best friends, but with opposite views about the other self. Vishwas has always considered Shailja as her foe more and friend less, because of her seemingly irritated activities and actions directed towards him. (Evidently, Shailja's character has been explored by the author only from the point of view of Vishwas, the protagonist.)
For the first time, Vishwas is stepping out of his hometown, Dehradun, to Delhi for his software job. He is relieved that he will be away from her childhood friend Shailja for atleast some time now (as he has to return home on his birthday which falls after seven days). On his way to Delhi in a bus, he comes across Nishika, a modern gal, whom he falls for during the journey. He tries to impress her with his heart, only to get badly disappointed at the end of the journey. But the reader always gets to enjoy the witty monologues throughout. And that's the first time (heartbreak) he gets reminded of Shailja as his friend for the very first time sub-consciously.
The successive days of his stay at Delhi and his joining at office encounter a variety of incidents, some shocking, a few pleasing. He meets his cousin, his college friend Harsha, a southern Indian girl Vaijanthi, his mentor at work - Sanjana ma'm, his boss Bhoslay, among other friends at job. Everybody, in destiny's own style, teaches him a different perception of life, some for better, some for worse. Everyday his day goes under test regarding a different sentiment, but ends constantly with a perplexing thought about Shailja before retiring to bed.
And in those moments of fun, joy, sorrow, pain, fear, disgust, embarrassment, deception (not in this order) experienced over the course of those fateful seven days separated from his only friend teach him the essence of selfless love. The ending is, of course, predictable, but it's the overall approach, content, and writing of this novel which makes it unique among others in its genre.
Likes:
Simplistic writing, but vivid and wondrous descriptions, flawlessly mixed with a perfect dose of honest beliefs, lively sentiments, and witty humour all throughout the book
Seven days of different experiences are worth delving into with a couple of lessons to be learnt about the reality of life out of home
Reality (satiric, indirectly) display of selfish face and meaningless life in the metro cities like Delhi in modern times
Neither any overflow of emotions nor any kind of unnecessary masala
Impressive and honest portrayal of a feeling which can never be described fully - LOVE
Dislikes:
The printing could have been a bit more darker in order to enjoy the reading in less eye-straining manner
An epilogue at the end of the story would have been the sparkling icing on the delicious cake
Conclusion:
I would like to say that I never predicted such a gem of a novel when the author first contacted me for its review. Before reading, I only thought of it as just another romance novel into the ocean of such innumerous ones out there today. But now when I have read and savoured it, I must say that he has done a highly commendable job in this debut work of his.
My Recommendation: A MUST READ for every romantic fiction lover.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
P.S. -- Received a review copy from the author in exchange of an honest review
About the author:
Anmol Rana, 35, was born in Dehradun, and completed his education from Mussoorie and Dehradun. A PG in science, he is currently working as a scientist in DRDO, and is settled in his hometown with his wife, parents, and two kids. He belongs to an unorthodox Indian middle class family where dreams are only restricted to sleep. He dared and turned his dream into a reality.
Writing was like a hidden treasure he discovered only recently. A scientist by mind and a writer by heart, he loves playing soccer and chess, as well as music and singing.
Synopsis:
‘Seven Days Without You’ is a story of two childhood friends that finds its destiny only when they live seven days away from each other. What the joyous life of years together couldn’t unearth, was dug out by the heart breaking realities of seven days that were no less than a new life for him– one where his child hood friend was not with him.
The protagonist, Vishwas is all set for his first job. Enthralled with excitement the small town ‘mummy-papa’ boy leaves for Delhi and would return after seven days. His seven days without Shailja do not happen as he thought they would. His dreams ruined, expectations shattered and fantasies turned into nightmares, he realizes that life isn’t as simple as it looked from the balcony of his room.
Fun, joy, excitement, sorrow, disgust, embarrassment, deception and then LOVE… Seven days teach him the perfect definition of every sentiment. The battle of emotions and confessions that lasts for seven days transmutes his years old relationship into something else and his heart overflows with the love he thought Shailja would never kindle inside him.
What happened in those seven days that gouged his love out of friendship?
Will Shailja still be waiting for him after these seven days?
And will she reciprocate his love...?
Story:
It is a love story, no doubt, the title suggests that. But then, it's a very different approach to a typical Indian romance. A tale of love discovered while two friends(!) get separated first time from each other. Vishwas, aka Vishu, and Shailja are best friends, but with opposite views about the other self. Vishwas has always considered Shailja as her foe more and friend less, because of her seemingly irritated activities and actions directed towards him. (Evidently, Shailja's character has been explored by the author only from the point of view of Vishwas, the protagonist.)
For the first time, Vishwas is stepping out of his hometown, Dehradun, to Delhi for his software job. He is relieved that he will be away from her childhood friend Shailja for atleast some time now (as he has to return home on his birthday which falls after seven days). On his way to Delhi in a bus, he comes across Nishika, a modern gal, whom he falls for during the journey. He tries to impress her with his heart, only to get badly disappointed at the end of the journey. But the reader always gets to enjoy the witty monologues throughout. And that's the first time (heartbreak) he gets reminded of Shailja as his friend for the very first time sub-consciously.
The successive days of his stay at Delhi and his joining at office encounter a variety of incidents, some shocking, a few pleasing. He meets his cousin, his college friend Harsha, a southern Indian girl Vaijanthi, his mentor at work - Sanjana ma'm, his boss Bhoslay, among other friends at job. Everybody, in destiny's own style, teaches him a different perception of life, some for better, some for worse. Everyday his day goes under test regarding a different sentiment, but ends constantly with a perplexing thought about Shailja before retiring to bed.
And in those moments of fun, joy, sorrow, pain, fear, disgust, embarrassment, deception (not in this order) experienced over the course of those fateful seven days separated from his only friend teach him the essence of selfless love. The ending is, of course, predictable, but it's the overall approach, content, and writing of this novel which makes it unique among others in its genre.
Likes:
Simplistic writing, but vivid and wondrous descriptions, flawlessly mixed with a perfect dose of honest beliefs, lively sentiments, and witty humour all throughout the book
Seven days of different experiences are worth delving into with a couple of lessons to be learnt about the reality of life out of home
Reality (satiric, indirectly) display of selfish face and meaningless life in the metro cities like Delhi in modern times
Neither any overflow of emotions nor any kind of unnecessary masala
Impressive and honest portrayal of a feeling which can never be described fully - LOVE
Dislikes:
The printing could have been a bit more darker in order to enjoy the reading in less eye-straining manner
An epilogue at the end of the story would have been the sparkling icing on the delicious cake
Conclusion:
I would like to say that I never predicted such a gem of a novel when the author first contacted me for its review. Before reading, I only thought of it as just another romance novel into the ocean of such innumerous ones out there today. But now when I have read and savoured it, I must say that he has done a highly commendable job in this debut work of his.
My Recommendation: A MUST READ for every romantic fiction lover.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
P.S. -- Received a review copy from the author in exchange of an honest review
April 2, 2017
Those 7 Days by Anmol Rana. First of all, I would say this is an apt title with Beautiful cover. Before going into the story I think Almost we all have a friend who travels with us during all the times, We know they were special but how did that special turns to the next level, I mean love. They know all about us, then what is the difference between friendship and love.
Those 7 days is such a story of friendship between Vishwas and Shailja. The next door neighbours and best friends from their childhood to adolescence. What happens to this friendship when one day Vishwas decides to go to Delhi for his job from Dehradun. How he going to face the big city? What are the things waiting for him? How he get rid from his friend who playing him as dice. Lot more genuine real life happenings.
Shortly the story is of whatever happens in Vishwas's life on 7 days from his journey to Delhi and until his return to Dehradun, from the excitement of first day job to various new experiences in Delhi he faces were written so grippingly.
The author beautifully written the problems and insecurities faces by new comers in a broad metropolitan city, the initial adjustments in job. Twists and turns happens in Vishwas life is so realistic and very interesting in simple manner.
Overall, " Those 7 days " is the rivalry between friendship and love with realistic emotions and feelings of two genuine hearts.
My rating - 4/5.
Those 7 days is such a story of friendship between Vishwas and Shailja. The next door neighbours and best friends from their childhood to adolescence. What happens to this friendship when one day Vishwas decides to go to Delhi for his job from Dehradun. How he going to face the big city? What are the things waiting for him? How he get rid from his friend who playing him as dice. Lot more genuine real life happenings.
Shortly the story is of whatever happens in Vishwas's life on 7 days from his journey to Delhi and until his return to Dehradun, from the excitement of first day job to various new experiences in Delhi he faces were written so grippingly.
The author beautifully written the problems and insecurities faces by new comers in a broad metropolitan city, the initial adjustments in job. Twists and turns happens in Vishwas life is so realistic and very interesting in simple manner.
Overall, " Those 7 days " is the rivalry between friendship and love with realistic emotions and feelings of two genuine hearts.
My rating - 4/5.
April 3, 2017
I like this unique concept. You can read it in one sitting. Story makes you feel emotion, love and pain. It’s a journey of a young man. Title suited best with the story.
May 25, 2016
This is a decent romantic comedy - Vishu, a middle class Indian boy, who has got his first company job (I forgot what he actually is - MBA or software eng?) is leaving his Dehradun home to settle down in Delhi. He has a pesky, not-so-good looking neighbour, a childhood friend infact, whom he considers a pest. She is much more outgoing and is very close to his parents. He is happy to escape her, though sad to leave his parents. The novel unfolds to reveal what he goes through in the next seven days, and how his eventful journey to Delhi, and his further life and job shape up his decisions and convince him that he needs his childhood friend, Shailja, much more than he anticipated. I enjoyed the first two thirds of the book, the end being too romantic and soppy for my taste. My major peeve with this book is the way it is edited, a very bad job of editing, with grammatical errors and unusual coining of words and sentences. If the editor had done a good job, this book would have been a great hit.
I would recommend this to all who love light, fast paced books, and especially to the youth of India who would identify much better with the good at heart hero and his friends and office gang.
I would recommend this to all who love light, fast paced books, and especially to the youth of India who would identify much better with the good at heart hero and his friends and office gang.
September 28, 2013
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April 19, 2017
Book Review
Book name - Those 7 days
Author contact - fb.com/ anmol rana
Publisher - Petals Publishers
ISBN - 978-93-85440-37-3
Page - 216
Rating - 4/5 (****) overall
Cover - 3/5 (***)
Tital - 4/5 (****)
Plot - 4/5 (****)
Writing - 5/5 (*****)
Presentation - 4/5 (****)
Blurb - 5/5 (*****)
Review -
सबसे पहले Blurb की बात
अपने आप में बहुत कुछ कह जाता है | टिपिकल मिडिल क्लास का रोना | दोस्ती प्यार छोटे शहर का हिरो |
यही सब तो होता है कॉमन लाइफ में और जब लेखक आम सा स्टोरी लिख रहा हो तो कहानी भी आम ही लिखी जायेगी पर कहानी जरूर आम है पर छाप कुछ खास छोड़ जाती हैं |
कहानी के बारे में
सात दिन कैसे किसी का जीवन बदल सकते हैं ये हैं पुरी किताब में | छोटे शहर का अपना हिरो, छोटे शहर का छोटा परिवार, टकराव, दोस्ती, प्यार, बिछड़न के बाद का अहमियत यही सब तो होता हैं एक आम सा जीवन में
आम सी कहानी कुछ स्पेशल सा छाप छोड़ जाती हैं दिल पर
जो कहानी ' weird witch ' जैसे शब्दों से शुरू होकर टकराव को दर्शाती हुई ' I helplessly poped in my paints during school's days. I was just a kid '. But the weird witch in her self styled added few to my age and threatend me that if I tried to ignore her in college, she would broadcast it to all my friends. Especially to the girls in the group. मुस्कुराहट चेहरे पर ला देती हैं और अंत तक सम���टे रखते हुए बहुत सारे उतार चढ़ाव दिखाती हैं
लेखक के बारे में
Anmol rana साइंन्टिस्ट हैं और DRDO में कार्यरत है |
उनकी बारीक नजर और ड़ेहरादून उतराखंड से जुडा़व साफ नज़र आता है इस कहानि में | हँसाती हुई कहानी बाद में रूलाती भी है |
हम नार्मल लोग दिल से पढ़ने वाले लोग बात बात रो देते हैं | धन्यवाद रूलाने के लिए अनमोल जी |
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बाकी Tital और Plot थोड़े आम लगे पर फिर भी कहानी भी आम है |
बाकी किताब एक बार पढ़ने के फॉरमुले पर खरी उतरी है तो जरू पढ़े
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Book name - Those 7 days
Author contact - fb.com/ anmol rana
Publisher - Petals Publishers
ISBN - 978-93-85440-37-3
Page - 216
Rating - 4/5 (****) overall
Cover - 3/5 (***)
Tital - 4/5 (****)
Plot - 4/5 (****)
Writing - 5/5 (*****)
Presentation - 4/5 (****)
Blurb - 5/5 (*****)
Review -
सबसे पहले Blurb की बात
अपने आप में बहुत कुछ कह जाता है | टिपिकल मिडिल क्लास का रोना | दोस्ती प्यार छोटे शहर का हिरो |
यही सब तो होता है कॉमन लाइफ में और जब लेखक आम सा स्टोरी लिख रहा हो तो कहानी भी आम ही लिखी जायेगी पर कहानी जरूर आम है पर छाप कुछ खास छोड़ जाती हैं |
कहानी के बारे में
सात दिन कैसे किसी का जीवन बदल सकते हैं ये हैं पुरी किताब में | छोटे शहर का अपना हिरो, छोटे शहर का छोटा परिवार, टकराव, दोस्ती, प्यार, बिछड़न के बाद का अहमियत यही सब तो होता हैं एक आम सा जीवन में
आम सी कहानी कुछ स्पेशल सा छाप छोड़ जाती हैं दिल पर
जो कहानी ' weird witch ' जैसे शब्दों से शुरू होकर टकराव को दर्शाती हुई ' I helplessly poped in my paints during school's days. I was just a kid '. But the weird witch in her self styled added few to my age and threatend me that if I tried to ignore her in college, she would broadcast it to all my friends. Especially to the girls in the group. मुस्कुराहट चेहरे पर ला देती हैं और अंत तक सम���टे रखते हुए बहुत सारे उतार चढ़ाव दिखाती हैं
लेखक के बारे में
Anmol rana साइंन्टिस्ट हैं और DRDO में कार्यरत है |
उनकी बारीक नजर और ड़ेहरादून उतराखंड से जुडा़व साफ नज़र आता है इस कहानि में | हँसाती हुई कहानी बाद में रूलाती भी है |
हम नार्मल लोग दिल से पढ़ने वाले लोग बात बात रो देते हैं | धन्यवाद रूलाने के लिए अनमोल जी |
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दुजा किताब मुझे बिच में बोर करने लगी |उसपे थोड़ा और काम करने की जरूरत महसूस हुई |
बाकी Tital और Plot थोड़े आम लगे पर फिर भी कहानी भी आम है |
बाकी किताब एक बार पढ़ने के फॉरमुले पर खरी उतरी है तो जरू पढ़े
लींक ये रहा -
Those 7 Days https://www.amazon.in/dp/9385440373/r...
और Anmol Rana Sir माफी इतना लेट रिविव के लिए पर आप मेरी व्यस्तता को जरूर समझ रहे होंगे |
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June 23, 2017
Short Blurb:
Some friends are special, because their stories are special. Stories that are innocent, beautiful, colourful and different in their own way.
This is one such story of friendship and its journey to love.
A Journey in which they were not together.
A typical middle class lad, and a mealy-mouthed mummy-papa boy, Vishwas never imagined that in just seven days life will twist his roads and leave him at place he had never dreamt of.
A typical middle class girl, a go-getter, and indefatigably correct when it’s between the two, Shailja always believed that one day her life will be at crossroads.
Wreathed in smiles, with his bag of dreams, aspirations and youthful reveries, Vishwas sets off on his dream journey from his small world in the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas. But soon the small town boy’s dreams and fantasies are hijacked by the pace and character of the big city he lands in. The roller coaster called life derails from the path he chooses and goes amok refusing to stop, until he discovers a truth he hadn’t imagined.
What happened in those seven days that changed his life forever?
Will he accept what the destiny unfolds? Will he fight? Will he run?
Or fate has something else in store for him?
Cover Review:
Judging by the cover, I wouldn't have bought it, much less picked it up to know more about it. I don't know what it is exactly about the cover, but be as it may I didn't really like it.
Review:
Those 7 Days is the story of 7 days in the life of Vishwas. And Shailja.
I didn't really get into this book, maybe it was the storyline-which seemed to me awfully similar to Bollywood movies' concept of BFF turn lover-or maybe it was the writing style.
I think it was a little bit of both.
The characters too, seemed a bit hollow to me. There was no real description, nothing that made us connect with the character. That's the main essence of a book, and this story lacked it.
I'd give it 2.5/3 stars because it wasn't a total bust, and because a debut author deserves some encouragement.
Some friends are special, because their stories are special. Stories that are innocent, beautiful, colourful and different in their own way.
This is one such story of friendship and its journey to love.
A Journey in which they were not together.
A typical middle class lad, and a mealy-mouthed mummy-papa boy, Vishwas never imagined that in just seven days life will twist his roads and leave him at place he had never dreamt of.
A typical middle class girl, a go-getter, and indefatigably correct when it’s between the two, Shailja always believed that one day her life will be at crossroads.
Wreathed in smiles, with his bag of dreams, aspirations and youthful reveries, Vishwas sets off on his dream journey from his small world in the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas. But soon the small town boy’s dreams and fantasies are hijacked by the pace and character of the big city he lands in. The roller coaster called life derails from the path he chooses and goes amok refusing to stop, until he discovers a truth he hadn’t imagined.
What happened in those seven days that changed his life forever?
Will he accept what the destiny unfolds? Will he fight? Will he run?
Or fate has something else in store for him?
Cover Review:
Judging by the cover, I wouldn't have bought it, much less picked it up to know more about it. I don't know what it is exactly about the cover, but be as it may I didn't really like it.
Review:
Those 7 Days is the story of 7 days in the life of Vishwas. And Shailja.
I didn't really get into this book, maybe it was the storyline-which seemed to me awfully similar to Bollywood movies' concept of BFF turn lover-or maybe it was the writing style.
I think it was a little bit of both.
The characters too, seemed a bit hollow to me. There was no real description, nothing that made us connect with the character. That's the main essence of a book, and this story lacked it.
I'd give it 2.5/3 stars because it wasn't a total bust, and because a debut author deserves some encouragement.
April 19, 2017
Those 7 days -
A simple yet beautiful story, Those 7 days, revolves around the the friendship turned into love . Though a middle class boy , vishwas was a person with high dreams and aspirations . He shared a beautiful and priceless bond with his best friend since childhood ,shailja . One day his destiny smiles at him and he gets a chance to taste the life of a big city . From the first day job to the various twists and turns of each day , Delhi has a lot waiting for him .
What will happed when vishwas decides to go to Delhi for job ?
Will he be able to adjust to the life of big city ?
Will he able to overcome the hurdles or will he give in easily ?
Will his bond with shailja continue ?
Read this beautiful story which is the tale of the love cum friendship between vishwas and shailja and the life vishwas experiences in those 7 days of visit to Delhi . The life of a big city , different characters and initial adjustments are beautifully explained .
The cover is very eye catching with the bold use of colours . The concept of boy standing on the skyscraper in a metro city and the girl on the mountain of a small city gives a sneak peek about the story to quite extent . The title is very apt as it describes the complete story in just 3 words .
It is a perfect amalgamation of friendship , love , separation , emotions and adjustments . The characters are portrayed very well and the language is very lucid . The narration is simple and the plot is also nice . Also the idea of diving novel into 7 days and each day being divided into different time slot is very unique . Best for people who love to read light romance novel .
Would love to read more from the author .
Rating - 4/5
A simple yet beautiful story, Those 7 days, revolves around the the friendship turned into love . Though a middle class boy , vishwas was a person with high dreams and aspirations . He shared a beautiful and priceless bond with his best friend since childhood ,shailja . One day his destiny smiles at him and he gets a chance to taste the life of a big city . From the first day job to the various twists and turns of each day , Delhi has a lot waiting for him .
What will happed when vishwas decides to go to Delhi for job ?
Will he be able to adjust to the life of big city ?
Will he able to overcome the hurdles or will he give in easily ?
Will his bond with shailja continue ?
Read this beautiful story which is the tale of the love cum friendship between vishwas and shailja and the life vishwas experiences in those 7 days of visit to Delhi . The life of a big city , different characters and initial adjustments are beautifully explained .
The cover is very eye catching with the bold use of colours . The concept of boy standing on the skyscraper in a metro city and the girl on the mountain of a small city gives a sneak peek about the story to quite extent . The title is very apt as it describes the complete story in just 3 words .
It is a perfect amalgamation of friendship , love , separation , emotions and adjustments . The characters are portrayed very well and the language is very lucid . The narration is simple and the plot is also nice . Also the idea of diving novel into 7 days and each day being divided into different time slot is very unique . Best for people who love to read light romance novel .
Would love to read more from the author .
Rating - 4/5
June 2, 2017
Those 7 days -
Those seven days is the story of a guy who left his city for a job in a big city and after leaving his job what happens to him in just seven days. These seven days turn his life upside down and the girl whom he hated most, his best friend since childhood, Shailja becomes the most important part of his life. This is a light romance but I liked the concept and the way the story is being portrayed.
Small city mamma's boy Vishwas leaves his comfy life behind when he gets a job in Delhi. Since the moment he stepped out of his house life started playing with him. Each day he experiences something new, some sweet and more bitter, and even ended up in jail. Will the small city boy be able to cope up with the harsh realities of big city life? What will happen when the person whom he hated most will become his dearest and is on verge of dying? Will he be able to get up and fight? All answers lie within the pages.
The cover is a bit childish with the bold use of colors but cute. It has a picture of a boy standing on the skyscraper in a metro city and the girl on the mountain of a small city. It gives a sneak peek at the story and the whole concept. The title is also very appropriate as the story is about what happens to the protagonist in 'Those seven days'. The book is a light read and one can finish it in a go without losing interest. Yes, the storyline was predictable and led to the loss of interest sometimes. The language used is simple but the narration is quite good and impressive. If you are looking for a light romance then go buy this book without any second thought.
Those seven days is the story of a guy who left his city for a job in a big city and after leaving his job what happens to him in just seven days. These seven days turn his life upside down and the girl whom he hated most, his best friend since childhood, Shailja becomes the most important part of his life. This is a light romance but I liked the concept and the way the story is being portrayed.
Small city mamma's boy Vishwas leaves his comfy life behind when he gets a job in Delhi. Since the moment he stepped out of his house life started playing with him. Each day he experiences something new, some sweet and more bitter, and even ended up in jail. Will the small city boy be able to cope up with the harsh realities of big city life? What will happen when the person whom he hated most will become his dearest and is on verge of dying? Will he be able to get up and fight? All answers lie within the pages.
The cover is a bit childish with the bold use of colors but cute. It has a picture of a boy standing on the skyscraper in a metro city and the girl on the mountain of a small city. It gives a sneak peek at the story and the whole concept. The title is also very appropriate as the story is about what happens to the protagonist in 'Those seven days'. The book is a light read and one can finish it in a go without losing interest. Yes, the storyline was predictable and led to the loss of interest sometimes. The language used is simple but the narration is quite good and impressive. If you are looking for a light romance then go buy this book without any second thought.
March 24, 2017
A brilliant story that would make even an iron heart melt. Anmol has brought up a beautifully scripted story talking about the life of the protagonist Vishwas as to how he faces the outside world in just 7 days.
The story also stamps it clearly on the fact that the beauty lies not from outside but from inside. Vishu just like a normal guy gets tempted by his co-traveller when he travelled from his home city Dehradun to New Delhi to join work. His dreams lived for short while.
In Delhi, he meets up with another girl Vaijanthi and again he falls for her later to realise a stark truth about her which comes as an absolute shock. He gets entangled into some complication and his mentor rescues him who tried to persuade him for her sexual desires.
On the other hand, Vishu had a good friend back in his hometown. The girl - Shailaja gifted him something which he did not even bother to open for 5 days. When he opens it, he saw something. What did he see? Did the ever smart, tall, handsome and well paid Vishu found his true love is the story.
Hats Off to the author who has brought out the emotions of the characters through this novel in a well orchestrated and also in a subtle way. I am certainly looking forward to the release of his next novel.
The story also stamps it clearly on the fact that the beauty lies not from outside but from inside. Vishu just like a normal guy gets tempted by his co-traveller when he travelled from his home city Dehradun to New Delhi to join work. His dreams lived for short while.
In Delhi, he meets up with another girl Vaijanthi and again he falls for her later to realise a stark truth about her which comes as an absolute shock. He gets entangled into some complication and his mentor rescues him who tried to persuade him for her sexual desires.
On the other hand, Vishu had a good friend back in his hometown. The girl - Shailaja gifted him something which he did not even bother to open for 5 days. When he opens it, he saw something. What did he see? Did the ever smart, tall, handsome and well paid Vishu found his true love is the story.
Hats Off to the author who has brought out the emotions of the characters through this novel in a well orchestrated and also in a subtle way. I am certainly looking forward to the release of his next novel.
April 16, 2017
Book Details:-
• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Petals Publishers; First edition (2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9385440373
• ISBN-13: 978-9385440373
Book Reviews:-
Those 7 days name brings back the movie acted by Mr. Anil Kapoor in Nineties. But this story is not related to anything of that movie. This is the story about Vishwas, a middle-class boy with high dreams and ambition in life and Shailaja, a best friend of him since childhood. Friendship turns into love we can find here.
In Delhi, he meets up with another girl Vaijanthi and again he falls for her later to realize a stark truth about her which comes as an absolute shock. He gets entangled into some complication and his mentor rescues him who tried to persuade him for her sexual desires.
What will happens when a small town boy went to metro city Delhi for the job. Does he able to adjust the city life, does he overcome all the hurdles comes in his way, does his love towards Shailaja became faded or goes to the next level. All this puzzled solved when you go through the book.
My Opinion:
It is the perfect combination of friendship, love, emotions, separation. The characters are well portrayed and the language is so simple. Story narration is so good that reader can’t move away from the book till completing it.
• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Petals Publishers; First edition (2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9385440373
• ISBN-13: 978-9385440373
Book Reviews:-
Those 7 days name brings back the movie acted by Mr. Anil Kapoor in Nineties. But this story is not related to anything of that movie. This is the story about Vishwas, a middle-class boy with high dreams and ambition in life and Shailaja, a best friend of him since childhood. Friendship turns into love we can find here.
In Delhi, he meets up with another girl Vaijanthi and again he falls for her later to realize a stark truth about her which comes as an absolute shock. He gets entangled into some complication and his mentor rescues him who tried to persuade him for her sexual desires.
What will happens when a small town boy went to metro city Delhi for the job. Does he able to adjust the city life, does he overcome all the hurdles comes in his way, does his love towards Shailaja became faded or goes to the next level. All this puzzled solved when you go through the book.
My Opinion:
It is the perfect combination of friendship, love, emotions, separation. The characters are well portrayed and the language is so simple. Story narration is so good that reader can’t move away from the book till completing it.
May 22, 2017
Anmol has a unique talent in making readers get fixed to the book till they finish it, the story line starts from the point where it ends ( or begins afresh ), at the beginning it seems like a normal story but later the story unfolds and readers will be curious to know what happens next, this is where Anmol is brilliant in narrating the whole scene around the plot with adding humor to make the reading more enjoyable.I would say Anmol has made me wait eagerly for his next novel for sure!
April 27, 2017
I am a fan about the writing of the author. This was a to the point book with discussions just about the seven days. The title hence matches the content very aptly. The plot is a bit weak as it is highly predictable but that is compensated by a great language and readability of the book. A good one time read.
March 30, 2017
The story starts with the introduction of Vishwas and his family. Everyone seems to be happy knowing that he got job in Delhi. Those 7 Days starting from his departure from his place till he comes back after a week is the whole story. Vishu faces lots of hurdles in his new journey of his life. His best friend is Shailaja and he misses her a lot in those 7 days. Life make him meet the worst situations and how he handles everything. It shows you that live is indeed beautiful with helpful and trustworthy people who believe in you. The climax gives a suspense about what will happen in the future.
March 18, 2017
Worth reading it.
July 21, 2013
By Anmol Rana. Grade: B
Seven Days Without You is the debut romance novel of Anmol Rana, one of the members of the ‘IT’ crowds in the young Indian authors community.
The back blurb doesn’t correctly provide a window to the plot of the book. It gives the impression that it is just another love story with the usual ups and downs and a happy-ever-after. But despite its typical blurb, the story has enough elements to hold its fort till the end. Vishwas, the protagonist, embarks on a journey from a small town to a big town. This journey has been distributed over a period of seven days to make him realize the importance of love in his life through encounters which will unveil a world of experiences in front of his eyes.
The story will run its course very smoothly and after a couple of one sided flings and office melodrama, Vishwas will find himself back into time where his neighbor Shailja will suddenly become his love interest. It takes him a while to realize that, but the excellent choice of words and immaculate descriptions will keep the reader intrigued throughout.
The characterization, too, is excellent. The author doesn’t go overboard. The secondary characters stay limited and relevant. Be it the ever prodding mom and dad of Vishwas, or the pesky neighbour in Shailja, or a selfish friend in Harsha – all of them are significant. Unfortunately, the story is long, and feels unnecessarily stretched as we progress beyond the middle. The last chapter is a deal breaker; a disjointed combination of overstretched imagination and pedantic description. Sometimes simplicity is the better policy. The story becomes predictable in the end with a very casual ending. An epilogue could have been used to spice things up.
The author may or may not fulfill the requirements needed to become a good Indian Author, but I have got to give him that he knows his English. Unlike most of his contemporaries, his vocabulary is on a flamboyant display. Depending upon the reader, it could be good or bad. His felicity with his writing should also not go unmentioned. Anmol Rana has derived the pleasure of penning down sentences which will need a minute to sink into your grey cells, and stops at a point just before it becomes too much. The love and hatred has been woven well into the emotions, and may require some serious reflection. Anmol Rana may be making his debut, but he is certainly no amateur. If he markets his next book right, he would soon be on his way to becoming a household name.
Originally reviewed at Vaultofbooks.com, a close-knit community of fanatical readers. We are looking for perceptive readers who can write well, and we are eager to provide lots of free books in exchange for reviews. Shoot us a mail at contact@vaultofbooks.com
Seven Days Without You is the debut romance novel of Anmol Rana, one of the members of the ‘IT’ crowds in the young Indian authors community.
The back blurb doesn’t correctly provide a window to the plot of the book. It gives the impression that it is just another love story with the usual ups and downs and a happy-ever-after. But despite its typical blurb, the story has enough elements to hold its fort till the end. Vishwas, the protagonist, embarks on a journey from a small town to a big town. This journey has been distributed over a period of seven days to make him realize the importance of love in his life through encounters which will unveil a world of experiences in front of his eyes.
The story will run its course very smoothly and after a couple of one sided flings and office melodrama, Vishwas will find himself back into time where his neighbor Shailja will suddenly become his love interest. It takes him a while to realize that, but the excellent choice of words and immaculate descriptions will keep the reader intrigued throughout.
The characterization, too, is excellent. The author doesn’t go overboard. The secondary characters stay limited and relevant. Be it the ever prodding mom and dad of Vishwas, or the pesky neighbour in Shailja, or a selfish friend in Harsha – all of them are significant. Unfortunately, the story is long, and feels unnecessarily stretched as we progress beyond the middle. The last chapter is a deal breaker; a disjointed combination of overstretched imagination and pedantic description. Sometimes simplicity is the better policy. The story becomes predictable in the end with a very casual ending. An epilogue could have been used to spice things up.
The author may or may not fulfill the requirements needed to become a good Indian Author, but I have got to give him that he knows his English. Unlike most of his contemporaries, his vocabulary is on a flamboyant display. Depending upon the reader, it could be good or bad. His felicity with his writing should also not go unmentioned. Anmol Rana has derived the pleasure of penning down sentences which will need a minute to sink into your grey cells, and stops at a point just before it becomes too much. The love and hatred has been woven well into the emotions, and may require some serious reflection. Anmol Rana may be making his debut, but he is certainly no amateur. If he markets his next book right, he would soon be on his way to becoming a household name.
Originally reviewed at Vaultofbooks.com, a close-knit community of fanatical readers. We are looking for perceptive readers who can write well, and we are eager to provide lots of free books in exchange for reviews. Shoot us a mail at contact@vaultofbooks.com
June 14, 2013
‘Seven Days without You’ a simple, decent but still a beautiful story I have ever read. I give full marks for the cover page and the title of the book which is the perfect match for the story. Looking at the number of pages the book had, I thought the author would have dragged and elaborated each scene which usually ends in boredom. But to the contrary, the book was so interesting throughout and I wished the book never ends. Though love stories of two best friends are common, detailing about the realization of true love in seven days is beautifully written in a clear and neat language. All the characters apart from Vishwas, the hero and Shailja, the heroin seemed to have important place in making Vishwas realize his true love for his childhood friend Shailja.
The story begins with the first day of the seven days, where Vishwas leaves to Delhi for his first job. He feels happy to stay away from Shailja, towards whom he had developed a kind of hatred from his college days. His travel with Nishika was well written and added humor to the story. Chachaji’s family was addressed with all stuffs needed for a typical middle class family. Harsha, whom Vishwas thought as his true friend, helps him to stay at Malguddi’s place. Vaijanthi and Harsha make use of Vishwas to get married which creates problem for him. Sooner he realizes that Harsha was not his true friend. The betrayal part was handled every well.
The story at his work place was well described. Bhosle, his team leader, lives a life without caring for what others say about him. Sanjana was a sweet lady with more of helping character. Vishwas finds true friendship in Rajeev at workplace. Though Shailja doesn’t revolve around the full book, Vishwas’s mind getting clouded with her thoughts at the end of each day was beautifully written. The letter was simply superb and I enjoyed reading it. The last two days was so interesting and emotional. The true love that he had not realized for years was finally realized. I loved Vishwas’s family. The last few pages gained my full attention and I enjoyed the final proposal.
To conclude my review, I would say that Mr. Anmol Rana has put a lot of effort in making his first book though it never looks like a first work. I’m sure everyone will enjoy reading this book as I did. Thanks to the author for writing a beautiful story of true friends that talks about all kind of emotions. It isn’t a love story but a tale of true friends.
The story begins with the first day of the seven days, where Vishwas leaves to Delhi for his first job. He feels happy to stay away from Shailja, towards whom he had developed a kind of hatred from his college days. His travel with Nishika was well written and added humor to the story. Chachaji’s family was addressed with all stuffs needed for a typical middle class family. Harsha, whom Vishwas thought as his true friend, helps him to stay at Malguddi’s place. Vaijanthi and Harsha make use of Vishwas to get married which creates problem for him. Sooner he realizes that Harsha was not his true friend. The betrayal part was handled every well.
The story at his work place was well described. Bhosle, his team leader, lives a life without caring for what others say about him. Sanjana was a sweet lady with more of helping character. Vishwas finds true friendship in Rajeev at workplace. Though Shailja doesn’t revolve around the full book, Vishwas’s mind getting clouded with her thoughts at the end of each day was beautifully written. The letter was simply superb and I enjoyed reading it. The last two days was so interesting and emotional. The true love that he had not realized for years was finally realized. I loved Vishwas’s family. The last few pages gained my full attention and I enjoyed the final proposal.
To conclude my review, I would say that Mr. Anmol Rana has put a lot of effort in making his first book though it never looks like a first work. I’m sure everyone will enjoy reading this book as I did. Thanks to the author for writing a beautiful story of true friends that talks about all kind of emotions. It isn’t a love story but a tale of true friends.
May 29, 2013
Not a very typical love story. The hero of the book goes through ups and downs, learns the true meaning of friendship and in the end finally realizes that the girl of his dreams has always been there before him. A short and good read.
March 1, 2013
Best in its class.
March 1, 2013
Good One...
May 30, 2022
2/5 stars
एक लडके के कॉलेज खत्म होने के बाद सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर बनने की बहुत ही फिल्मी कहानी है जिसको पढ़कर कुछ भी नया या ताज़गी महसूस नहीं हुई.
ऐसे टॉपिक्स पर पहले ही दुनिया भर की किताबें हैँ जिसमें लड़का किसी औऱ को प्यार करता है औऱ कोई पड़ोसन लडके को प्यार करती है.
जब निशिका का रिचार्ज नहीं था तो विशु ने खुद रिचार्ज क्यों नहीं किया, आज के टाइम में सबके पास paytm, gpay होता है फिर लड़की के लिए 100rs का रिचार्ज अपने पापा को बोलकर कौन रिचार्ज करवाता है, मुझे पसंद नहीं आयी किताब 👎👎👎
एक लडके के कॉलेज खत्म होने के बाद सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर बनने की बहुत ही फिल्मी कहानी है जिसको पढ़कर कुछ भी नया या ताज़गी महसूस नहीं हुई.
ऐसे टॉपिक्स पर पहले ही दुनिया भर की किताबें हैँ जिसमें लड़का किसी औऱ को प्यार करता है औऱ कोई पड़ोसन लडके को प्यार करती है.
जब निशिका का रिचार्ज नहीं था तो विशु ने खुद रिचार्ज क्यों नहीं किया, आज के टाइम में सबके पास paytm, gpay होता है फिर लड़की के लिए 100rs का रिचार्ज अपने पापा को बोलकर कौन रिचार्ज करवाता है, मुझे पसंद नहीं आयी किताब 👎👎👎
July 12, 2013
2.5
Review:
TheTalesPensieve.com i.e., Reshmy Pillai, have been very generous with her giveaways. This book is one that I have won that way.
Actually, this is the first book I have won from the giveaways of Tales Pensieve, but it is the last book I've received in the number of books that I have won from them.
After quite some time, I started to lose hope that I will ever get this book and got on with reviewing other books. But, out of the blue, this book landed at my doorstep. By then, I had a whole lot of books to review and then, I was off on a trip. Eventually, the reviewing got delayed and I really am sorry for that, Reshmy.
The other reason for my delay is the book itself. It was so big; it took this long to get on with it. I can't digest the fact that the book is just the story of seven days!
Plot (from the jacket):
‘Seven Days Without You’ is a story of two childhood friends that finds its destiny only when they live seven days away from each other. What the joyous life of years together couldn’t unearth, was dug out by the heart breaking realities of seven days that were no less than a new life for him– one where his child hood friend was not with him.
The protagonist, Vishwas is all set for his first job. Enthralled with excitement the small town ‘mummy-papa’ boy leaves for Delhi and would return after seven days. His seven days without Shailja do not happen as he thought they would. His dreams ruined, expectations shattered and fantasies turned into nightmares, he realizes that life isn’t as simple as it looked from the balcony of his room.
Fun, joy, excitement, sorrow, disgust, embarrassment, deception and then LOVE… Seven days teach him the perfect definition of every sentiment. The battle of emotions and confessions that lasts for seven days transmutes his years old relationship into something else and his heart overflows with the love he thought Shailja would never kindle inside him.
What happened in those seven days that gouged his love out of friendship?
Will Shailja still be waiting for him after these seven days?
And will she reciprocate his love...?
About the author (from in between the covers):
Anmol Rana, 35, was born in Dehradun, and completely his education from Mussoorie and Dehradun. A Postgraduate in science, he is currently working as a scientist in Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), in Dehradun. His native people is also Dehradun and he is settled there with his wife, parents, and two kids.
He belongs to an orthodox Indian middle class family where dreams are only restricted to sleep. He dared and turned his dream into a reality. 'Think Different' - is the rule of his life, even if it is thinking alone. A son, a husband and a father now, he lives one portion of his life for himself as well. The portion where he listens to only one choice - the voice of his heart. Right and Wrong have no count there.
Writing was like a hidden treasure he discovered only recently. But when discovered he invented himself into a completely new person in the form of a writer. The English language scares him, but call it an irony of the education system that he can write only in English.
Slightly introvert by nature, he believes in understanding rather than saying. A scientist by mind and a writer by heart, he loves playing soccer and chess. Music comes naturally to him, and if you were to believe his friends, they say that he is a far better singer than a writer.
This is his first book, but no the last.
You can reach him at:
anmolrana.7dwy@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/SevenDaysWith...
My take on the book:
Cover design:
The cover design is a huge let down. I mean, I don't know how much about how authors/publishers decide on the cover design of the book, but I think it is equally author's responsible to see that his book gets a good cover design. In this world of technology, I don't think it is very difficult to design a better cover design. In fact, I think, with Photoshop in handy, one could design a cover design for himself. Is it that difficult? Is it that Herculean of a task?
Well, what ever it is the cover design of the book is very disappoin..........................
To read the whole review, click here...
Review:
TheTalesPensieve.com i.e., Reshmy Pillai, have been very generous with her giveaways. This book is one that I have won that way.
Actually, this is the first book I have won from the giveaways of Tales Pensieve, but it is the last book I've received in the number of books that I have won from them.
After quite some time, I started to lose hope that I will ever get this book and got on with reviewing other books. But, out of the blue, this book landed at my doorstep. By then, I had a whole lot of books to review and then, I was off on a trip. Eventually, the reviewing got delayed and I really am sorry for that, Reshmy.
The other reason for my delay is the book itself. It was so big; it took this long to get on with it. I can't digest the fact that the book is just the story of seven days!
Plot (from the jacket):
‘Seven Days Without You’ is a story of two childhood friends that finds its destiny only when they live seven days away from each other. What the joyous life of years together couldn’t unearth, was dug out by the heart breaking realities of seven days that were no less than a new life for him– one where his child hood friend was not with him.
The protagonist, Vishwas is all set for his first job. Enthralled with excitement the small town ‘mummy-papa’ boy leaves for Delhi and would return after seven days. His seven days without Shailja do not happen as he thought they would. His dreams ruined, expectations shattered and fantasies turned into nightmares, he realizes that life isn’t as simple as it looked from the balcony of his room.
Fun, joy, excitement, sorrow, disgust, embarrassment, deception and then LOVE… Seven days teach him the perfect definition of every sentiment. The battle of emotions and confessions that lasts for seven days transmutes his years old relationship into something else and his heart overflows with the love he thought Shailja would never kindle inside him.
What happened in those seven days that gouged his love out of friendship?
Will Shailja still be waiting for him after these seven days?
And will she reciprocate his love...?
About the author (from in between the covers):
Anmol Rana, 35, was born in Dehradun, and completely his education from Mussoorie and Dehradun. A Postgraduate in science, he is currently working as a scientist in Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), in Dehradun. His native people is also Dehradun and he is settled there with his wife, parents, and two kids.
He belongs to an orthodox Indian middle class family where dreams are only restricted to sleep. He dared and turned his dream into a reality. 'Think Different' - is the rule of his life, even if it is thinking alone. A son, a husband and a father now, he lives one portion of his life for himself as well. The portion where he listens to only one choice - the voice of his heart. Right and Wrong have no count there.
Writing was like a hidden treasure he discovered only recently. But when discovered he invented himself into a completely new person in the form of a writer. The English language scares him, but call it an irony of the education system that he can write only in English.
Slightly introvert by nature, he believes in understanding rather than saying. A scientist by mind and a writer by heart, he loves playing soccer and chess. Music comes naturally to him, and if you were to believe his friends, they say that he is a far better singer than a writer.
This is his first book, but no the last.
You can reach him at:
anmolrana.7dwy@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/SevenDaysWith...
My take on the book:
Cover design:
The cover design is a huge let down. I mean, I don't know how much about how authors/publishers decide on the cover design of the book, but I think it is equally author's responsible to see that his book gets a good cover design. In this world of technology, I don't think it is very difficult to design a better cover design. In fact, I think, with Photoshop in handy, one could design a cover design for himself. Is it that difficult? Is it that Herculean of a task?
Well, what ever it is the cover design of the book is very disappoin..........................
To read the whole review, click here...
June 15, 2013
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Book Review: Seven Days Without You: A Transformation From Fantasy To Real Love
Seven Days Without You is an interesting book written Anmol Rana and published by Frog Books. Anmol is a writer of new generation. At 35, he appears to be a keen observer, deep grasper and a good writer based on the style of his writing. A Dehradun born and brought up, he studied in and around Dehradun only (Dehradun and Mussoorie) where he completed his post graduation in science. He is a scientist in DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization), Dehradun.
The story of this Youth Romantic novel Seven Days Without You revolved around a youth Vishwas Rana (Vishu) living in Dehradun who gets selected in a Company in Delhi as a Software Engineer. This book of 336 pages covers those first seven days of Vishwas travelling from Dehradun to Delhi on day one join his first job in Delhi, next five days in his office and returning back to his home on seventh day. These seven days provide lot of experience to Vishu in terms of understanding the world in a better way, transforming him from immature to maturity; and realizing the real love of his life. During these seven days, Vishwas not only understood the real meaning of love and its differentiation from fantasy but also was able to introspect himself to his core depth and understand real facts of his life.
A number of bad experiences that Vishwas encountered in Delhi/ Ghaziabad including those of his own uncle's family were in a way good enough to understand and realize people in and around his life; and their purposes/ motives behind what all good acts they do for others. Finally it took some time for Vishwas to realize that it is Shailja, his childhood friend, who is the real love of his life with whom he can live his whole life happily. Overall a good, neat, interesting and introspective book in youth romance genre.
A couple of points for Anmol -
1. This book seems to carry lot of real life experiences that you have worded quite powerfully thereby making it a superb read.
2. Had it been Shailja in place of Vishwas who had gone to Delhi and had encountered all these experiences; would Vishwas have accepted her once she had narrated him these experiences on meeting him?
Book Review: Seven Days Without You: A Transformation From Fantasy To Real Love
Seven Days Without You is an interesting book written Anmol Rana and published by Frog Books. Anmol is a writer of new generation. At 35, he appears to be a keen observer, deep grasper and a good writer based on the style of his writing. A Dehradun born and brought up, he studied in and around Dehradun only (Dehradun and Mussoorie) where he completed his post graduation in science. He is a scientist in DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization), Dehradun.
The story of this Youth Romantic novel Seven Days Without You revolved around a youth Vishwas Rana (Vishu) living in Dehradun who gets selected in a Company in Delhi as a Software Engineer. This book of 336 pages covers those first seven days of Vishwas travelling from Dehradun to Delhi on day one join his first job in Delhi, next five days in his office and returning back to his home on seventh day. These seven days provide lot of experience to Vishu in terms of understanding the world in a better way, transforming him from immature to maturity; and realizing the real love of his life. During these seven days, Vishwas not only understood the real meaning of love and its differentiation from fantasy but also was able to introspect himself to his core depth and understand real facts of his life.
A number of bad experiences that Vishwas encountered in Delhi/ Ghaziabad including those of his own uncle's family were in a way good enough to understand and realize people in and around his life; and their purposes/ motives behind what all good acts they do for others. Finally it took some time for Vishwas to realize that it is Shailja, his childhood friend, who is the real love of his life with whom he can live his whole life happily. Overall a good, neat, interesting and introspective book in youth romance genre.
A couple of points for Anmol -
1. This book seems to carry lot of real life experiences that you have worded quite powerfully thereby making it a superb read.
2. Had it been Shailja in place of Vishwas who had gone to Delhi and had encountered all these experiences; would Vishwas have accepted her once she had narrated him these experiences on meeting him?
September 10, 2013
First and foremost, I would like to say sorry to the Author as he had sent me a signed copy on my demand yet I was unable to read it due to my unavoidable reasons. Sorry for the late review Anmol.
Seven days without you – is a debut novel of author Anmol Rana. Companying beautifully with the tittle, book is divided into 7 chapters naming 7 days each. I liked the way author has framed the story and must say that he has a good hold over his writing knowledge.
Story is based out of very beautiful concept that we realized the worth of something only when it is not with us. The story moved around the protagonist Vishwas Rana (Vishu) living in Dehradun who gets selected in a Company in Delhi as a Software Engineer. He left Dehradun leaving his family and his best friend Shailja, with whom he always felt irritated and never realized her worth in his life. All seven days from the day he left Dehradun, to that day he came back was full of some adventurous trip for him. He got into jail, met stupid creatures to mess his life, got ditched by a friend etc. etc. During these seven days, Vishwas not only understood the real meaning of love and its differentiation from fantasy but also was able to introspect himself to his core depth and understand real facts of his life. Altogether he realized and actually missed Shailja in his life. I liked the plot and the characters as all the characters were having their own individual importance to the story. I myself enjoyed the ending part.
Unfortunately, the story is long, and feels unnecessarily stretched as we progress beyond the middle. Ending was predictable yet the way it is expressed is good. Overall a good book with a great concept. Wish all the luck to the author for his future and would recommend everyone to read this book.
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Seven days without you – is a debut novel of author Anmol Rana. Companying beautifully with the tittle, book is divided into 7 chapters naming 7 days each. I liked the way author has framed the story and must say that he has a good hold over his writing knowledge.
Story is based out of very beautiful concept that we realized the worth of something only when it is not with us. The story moved around the protagonist Vishwas Rana (Vishu) living in Dehradun who gets selected in a Company in Delhi as a Software Engineer. He left Dehradun leaving his family and his best friend Shailja, with whom he always felt irritated and never realized her worth in his life. All seven days from the day he left Dehradun, to that day he came back was full of some adventurous trip for him. He got into jail, met stupid creatures to mess his life, got ditched by a friend etc. etc. During these seven days, Vishwas not only understood the real meaning of love and its differentiation from fantasy but also was able to introspect himself to his core depth and understand real facts of his life. Altogether he realized and actually missed Shailja in his life. I liked the plot and the characters as all the characters were having their own individual importance to the story. I myself enjoyed the ending part.
Unfortunately, the story is long, and feels unnecessarily stretched as we progress beyond the middle. Ending was predictable yet the way it is expressed is good. Overall a good book with a great concept. Wish all the luck to the author for his future and would recommend everyone to read this book.
Read full review on:
http://hitakshibawa.weebly.com/1/post...
January 16, 2014
This is the story of a simple boy, Vishwas, who belonged to a simple middle class family in Dehradun. For his first job as a software engineer, he had to move to Delhi. It was his first time moving out from home, his comfort zone. And with this move starts the remarkable journey of 7 days. These 7 days gives him a taste of everything – mishaps, adventures, many firsts of his life, home-sickness, and true colours of friendship and finally culminated in finding love. Vishwas was amazed, surprised & happy to have discovered true love in Shalija, his childhood friend-cum-enemy & next door neighbor. The author seemed to have built up the story on the popular belief that – only when someone moves out of your life, you realize his/her worth. The end of the story was evident & predictable, but the way the author brought down the curtains is very appreciative. Overall, a good book with a good concept, which a reader might not pick up because of the cover. However, anyone looking for a simple & innocent romantic, light read with bits of fun & life lessons thrown in should definitely pick up this book.
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Anmol Rana
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Anmol Rana
July 12, 2019
I won this book as a Giveaway, and I honestly started reading it as soon as it arrived, but it is sad that I didn't come across completing it till a couple of hours ago. I hardly leave a book to even take a break, so it was a disappointment to me since it failed to capture my attention wholeheartedly. I still managed to complete the book as I won this and I had an obligation to the author for a review.
I liked the male protagonist, I really did. Altogether, I can say it was a good read, but it lacked certain aspects of unpredictable situations and character development. Shailja, the female protagonist is little too over the top for me and she failed to make me fall in coordination with herself.
The book, is a good read for a train journey or a bus ride, but I would suggest you not to pick it up if you have some other pressing matters in hand, as if you leave it with a bookmark, you won't be compelled to complete reading it.
I will give it 2.5 stars for the genuine and worthy efforts of the author, for as a debut, it is worth praising.
I liked the male protagonist, I really did. Altogether, I can say it was a good read, but it lacked certain aspects of unpredictable situations and character development. Shailja, the female protagonist is little too over the top for me and she failed to make me fall in coordination with herself.
The book, is a good read for a train journey or a bus ride, but I would suggest you not to pick it up if you have some other pressing matters in hand, as if you leave it with a bookmark, you won't be compelled to complete reading it.
I will give it 2.5 stars for the genuine and worthy efforts of the author, for as a debut, it is worth praising.
September 5, 2013
Received through first reads..:)
Rating:3.5/5
Seven Days Without You is the story of Vishwas and the realization of his love towards his childhood friend Shailja when he spends seven days without her.The story is basically about the events which takes place in these seven days and how it changes the protagonist perspective of life and makes him realize his love for Shailja.
I found Seven Days Without You to be a simple and fast paced read with a myriad of emotions.The characterization was awesome and you could relate with some of the events which the protagonist goes through with the people he meets.It was not your typical romance but it had all the right emotional moments and some humour too.
The editing and cover design could have been so much better according to me.The story tends to drag at times and it affects the overall pace of the story.
Overall its a good book and for a debutante it was also well written.Read this if you like indian romance.
Rating:3.5/5
Seven Days Without You is the story of Vishwas and the realization of his love towards his childhood friend Shailja when he spends seven days without her.The story is basically about the events which takes place in these seven days and how it changes the protagonist perspective of life and makes him realize his love for Shailja.
I found Seven Days Without You to be a simple and fast paced read with a myriad of emotions.The characterization was awesome and you could relate with some of the events which the protagonist goes through with the people he meets.It was not your typical romance but it had all the right emotional moments and some humour too.
The editing and cover design could have been so much better according to me.The story tends to drag at times and it affects the overall pace of the story.
Overall its a good book and for a debutante it was also well written.Read this if you like indian romance.
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