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If I Should Go Tomorrow
Mahen, a lonely, retired professor, driven by grief and curiosity, writes obituaries for those who died or vanished under mysterious circumstances, forging imagined bonds with them.
On his birthday night, alone with whiskey and memories, an eerie force sweeps him into a surreal world shaped by his obituaries. Confused and desperate to escape, he drifts through a realm where dreams and reality collide, plagued by ghosts of the past and tormented by one relentless question: is he still alive or dead?
“If I Should Go Tomorrow” is a novel about memory, forgiveness, and the quiet search for peace after loss.
On his birthday night, alone with whiskey and memories, an eerie force sweeps him into a surreal world shaped by his obituaries. Confused and desperate to escape, he drifts through a realm where dreams and reality collide, plagued by ghosts of the past and tormented by one relentless question: is he still alive or dead?
“If I Should Go Tomorrow” is a novel about memory, forgiveness, and the quiet search for peace after loss.
211 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2025
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Sahil Sood
2 books77 followersSahil Sood was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. His debut novel, ‘A Thousand Dreams Within Me Softly Burn’, received widespread praise for its “transformative storytelling” (Huffington Post, USA) and unique narrative style flourishing with “poetic imagery” and “soulful self-discovery” (J. M. Northup, The Wounded Warrior series). His interviews, short stories, and essays have appeared in The Indian Review, Scroll.in, TARSHI, and Youth Ki Awaaz. He is currently working on his next novel and can be reached at sahilsood042@gmail.com.
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October 11, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow by Sahil Sood is a haunting and unique story that sticks with you long after you finish it.
The book follows Mahen, a retired professor living in solitude and writing obituaries for people who died in mysterious ways. This strange habit is his way of dealing with his own deep grief. The real story begins on his birthday when a mysterious force pulls him into a surreal, dream-like realm.
This new world is a mirror of his own mind, full of the memories and ghosts of the past he tried to forget. As he tries to find his way out, the one question that keeps tormenting him is whether he's still alive or has already died. The author creates an atmosphere that is both melancholy and intensely curious.
Sood’s writing is beautiful and poetic, making this journey feel important and emotional. It’s not just a mystery about what happened, but a deep exploration of memory, forgiveness, and finding peace after you've lost someone important. If you enjoy quiet, soulful stories that make you think about life and death, you should definitely pick this one up. It’s a powerful and unique read.
The book follows Mahen, a retired professor living in solitude and writing obituaries for people who died in mysterious ways. This strange habit is his way of dealing with his own deep grief. The real story begins on his birthday when a mysterious force pulls him into a surreal, dream-like realm.
This new world is a mirror of his own mind, full of the memories and ghosts of the past he tried to forget. As he tries to find his way out, the one question that keeps tormenting him is whether he's still alive or has already died. The author creates an atmosphere that is both melancholy and intensely curious.
Sood’s writing is beautiful and poetic, making this journey feel important and emotional. It’s not just a mystery about what happened, but a deep exploration of memory, forgiveness, and finding peace after you've lost someone important. If you enjoy quiet, soulful stories that make you think about life and death, you should definitely pick this one up. It’s a powerful and unique read.
October 11, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow by Sahil Sood is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of grief, memory, and the search for peace after loss.
The story centers on Mahen, a lonely, retired professor who copes with his grief by writing obituaries for people who died mysteriously. He finds a strange connection with these strangers. On his birthday, he's swept into a surreal, dream-like world that seems to be shaped by the very obituaries he wrote.
Confused and desperate, Mahen drifts through a place where dreams and reality blur, haunted by ghosts from his past. The main question that drives the narrative is a tormenting one: is he alive or dead?
Sood masterfully blends the real with the imaginary, creating a unique and compelling narrative. The writing is evocative, filled with poetic imagery and a soulful tone. While the plot involves a mystery, the book is really about internal struggle, forgiveness, and finding closure. It's a novel for anyone who enjoys literary fiction that deals with deep emotional journeys and the quiet complexities of the human spirit. The book offers a beautiful, melancholic reflection on what it means to truly live and let go.
The story centers on Mahen, a lonely, retired professor who copes with his grief by writing obituaries for people who died mysteriously. He finds a strange connection with these strangers. On his birthday, he's swept into a surreal, dream-like world that seems to be shaped by the very obituaries he wrote.
Confused and desperate, Mahen drifts through a place where dreams and reality blur, haunted by ghosts from his past. The main question that drives the narrative is a tormenting one: is he alive or dead?
Sood masterfully blends the real with the imaginary, creating a unique and compelling narrative. The writing is evocative, filled with poetic imagery and a soulful tone. While the plot involves a mystery, the book is really about internal struggle, forgiveness, and finding closure. It's a novel for anyone who enjoys literary fiction that deals with deep emotional journeys and the quiet complexities of the human spirit. The book offers a beautiful, melancholic reflection on what it means to truly live and let go.
October 9, 2025
-A Man Drowning in his own Mwmories-
Review of 'If I Should Go Tomorrow'
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"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐜𝐞.'𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐬,' 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫.𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭."
Want must you read?
-Lyrical, haunting prose
-A writer on top of his game
Grief, as they say, is the price one pays for love. It lives on memories. Feeds on memories. Time is it's greatest ally and staunchest enemy. When the ghost of love ties fibres of grief round your heart and head, it seems as if you're locked up in this prison for life. But time waits for none. Not even for grief. When it doesn't have any more memories to feed upon, it retreats and disappears with a gentle poof, leaving only a sliver of a whisper. Just an inconvenient stain amenable to washing off if you try a little bit harder. It is these chains of grief that Sood has tied up his protagonist with. So what is it about?
If I Should Go Tomorrow is a hypnotic, lyrical dance of grief and memories. The novel is epistolary but with a twist. Mahen is a retired professor who writes obituries for people who disappeared mysteriously. Lost dreams and ghosts of last love visit him as he drowns himself in sorrow and alcohol. He remembers his past lover and hears grunts emanating from a clay figurine, the one shaped by Emmanuel. Mahen is riding on the waves of his memories and dreams as he finds himself getting pulled into the world formed by the obituries he wrote. But is he alive or already dead? Well, I'm not going to tell you everything here. Pick up the book and find out more. Have a look at these beautiful lines:
"In half-drunkenness, he squinted around the room and saw its corners and spaces melting into a thick gleam of white liquid. The moon slowly turned and stretched its way into the room, its bright surface peeling and dropping to the floor as it squeezed through the tiny window. Before he could stare in shock and disbelief at his body-now turned silver-he saw the moon shrink into a small, bright ball that had successfully forced its way through the window. His whole body tensed as the ball began to near him. He dropped the book to the floor, his eyes fixed on the glowing orb that cast a blinding light upon him."
Sood is a deft hand at writing. He skillfully plays with objects he places in his story, tying them up to past and present. In the prologue, moonlight Mahen tries to real moonlight in a bottle and in the next chapter, the same moonlight takes him prisoner and sends him hurtling down into the world of his own making. Have a look:
"Only if I could end this nightmare.. He lunged at the ball, trying to grab it. But as soon as his hand touched the object, his entire body jerked upward with a tremendous force. He held his breath. The light twisted--and with a swift pull, he watched himself vanish into the agitated pages, swallowed by a whitlpool of shimmering light."
Apart from a folding of memories and one's own consciousness, Sood also uses magical realism to propel his story forward. If forced, it appears to hinder but here it acts as a catalyst, pushing the story along and layering the protagonist. Have a look:
"Only if I could end this nightmare.. He lunged at the ball, trying to grab it. But as soon as his hand touched the object, his entire body jerked upward with a tremendous force. He held his breath. The light twisted--and with a swift pull, he watched himself vanish into the agitated pages, swallowed by a whitlpoolof shimmering light."
In 'If I Should Go Tomorrow', time is flaky. The people from the past invade the now. The human flesh is something that can slip into letters. And sometimes the people who live in the letters, slip into Mahen. Have a look:
"When did she die? Was it before he became the godfather to the beautiful Grace? Grace... what a sublime child. Where did she go? My memory is failing. He glanced at the empty glass on the small table, studying his cracked reflection in the diamond shaped crystals of the glass, gazing silently. How many years have passed?"
Sood uses moonlight in a double-pronged manner: in prologue as an instrument to stack up curiosity and later in the story as a bridge to make grief dance upon it. This dual use also signifies the cycle of life and death. Sood doesn't lay down any permanence but he talks in subtle gestures. The reader is free to make their own interpretation, to draw their own own conclusion.
I loved the prose, particularly these lines:
"Little by little, Death will absolve its stake. Only then will he be unshackled and liberated, truly arriving. Only then will his promise be fulfilled. For only he carries the light that can deliver them all from their burden. Only he can shine his light and extinguish the darkness in their souls forever. But until then, the society must flourish."
Go on, do yourself a favour and order this book this festive season. Thank me later.
Review of 'If I Should Go Tomorrow'
Quote Alert
"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐜𝐞.'𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐬,' 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫.𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭."
Want must you read?
-Lyrical, haunting prose
-A writer on top of his game
Grief, as they say, is the price one pays for love. It lives on memories. Feeds on memories. Time is it's greatest ally and staunchest enemy. When the ghost of love ties fibres of grief round your heart and head, it seems as if you're locked up in this prison for life. But time waits for none. Not even for grief. When it doesn't have any more memories to feed upon, it retreats and disappears with a gentle poof, leaving only a sliver of a whisper. Just an inconvenient stain amenable to washing off if you try a little bit harder. It is these chains of grief that Sood has tied up his protagonist with. So what is it about?
If I Should Go Tomorrow is a hypnotic, lyrical dance of grief and memories. The novel is epistolary but with a twist. Mahen is a retired professor who writes obituries for people who disappeared mysteriously. Lost dreams and ghosts of last love visit him as he drowns himself in sorrow and alcohol. He remembers his past lover and hears grunts emanating from a clay figurine, the one shaped by Emmanuel. Mahen is riding on the waves of his memories and dreams as he finds himself getting pulled into the world formed by the obituries he wrote. But is he alive or already dead? Well, I'm not going to tell you everything here. Pick up the book and find out more. Have a look at these beautiful lines:
"In half-drunkenness, he squinted around the room and saw its corners and spaces melting into a thick gleam of white liquid. The moon slowly turned and stretched its way into the room, its bright surface peeling and dropping to the floor as it squeezed through the tiny window. Before he could stare in shock and disbelief at his body-now turned silver-he saw the moon shrink into a small, bright ball that had successfully forced its way through the window. His whole body tensed as the ball began to near him. He dropped the book to the floor, his eyes fixed on the glowing orb that cast a blinding light upon him."
Sood is a deft hand at writing. He skillfully plays with objects he places in his story, tying them up to past and present. In the prologue, moonlight Mahen tries to real moonlight in a bottle and in the next chapter, the same moonlight takes him prisoner and sends him hurtling down into the world of his own making. Have a look:
"Only if I could end this nightmare.. He lunged at the ball, trying to grab it. But as soon as his hand touched the object, his entire body jerked upward with a tremendous force. He held his breath. The light twisted--and with a swift pull, he watched himself vanish into the agitated pages, swallowed by a whitlpool of shimmering light."
Apart from a folding of memories and one's own consciousness, Sood also uses magical realism to propel his story forward. If forced, it appears to hinder but here it acts as a catalyst, pushing the story along and layering the protagonist. Have a look:
"Only if I could end this nightmare.. He lunged at the ball, trying to grab it. But as soon as his hand touched the object, his entire body jerked upward with a tremendous force. He held his breath. The light twisted--and with a swift pull, he watched himself vanish into the agitated pages, swallowed by a whitlpoolof shimmering light."
In 'If I Should Go Tomorrow', time is flaky. The people from the past invade the now. The human flesh is something that can slip into letters. And sometimes the people who live in the letters, slip into Mahen. Have a look:
"When did she die? Was it before he became the godfather to the beautiful Grace? Grace... what a sublime child. Where did she go? My memory is failing. He glanced at the empty glass on the small table, studying his cracked reflection in the diamond shaped crystals of the glass, gazing silently. How many years have passed?"
Sood uses moonlight in a double-pronged manner: in prologue as an instrument to stack up curiosity and later in the story as a bridge to make grief dance upon it. This dual use also signifies the cycle of life and death. Sood doesn't lay down any permanence but he talks in subtle gestures. The reader is free to make their own interpretation, to draw their own own conclusion.
I loved the prose, particularly these lines:
"Little by little, Death will absolve its stake. Only then will he be unshackled and liberated, truly arriving. Only then will his promise be fulfilled. For only he carries the light that can deliver them all from their burden. Only he can shine his light and extinguish the darkness in their souls forever. But until then, the society must flourish."
Go on, do yourself a favour and order this book this festive season. Thank me later.
October 7, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow by Sahil Sood is an emotional and deeply introspective journey that explores love, loss, and the delicate fragility of life. Written with sincerity and poetic sensitivity, the book captures what it means to cherish the present while coming to terms with the inevitability of change and mortality.
At its heart, the story reflects on the pain of parting—whether through death, distance, or time—and how memories become both our greatest comfort and our sharpest ache. Sood’s writing feels intimate, almost like reading someone’s personal letters or diary entries. His words flow with emotion, not trying to impress with grand vocabulary but to connect through honesty.
What makes this book stand out is its rawness. It doesn’t glorify heartbreak or try to offer perfect solutions. Instead, it gently teaches acceptance—the understanding that love’s true beauty often lies in letting go. The language is lyrical yet simple, making it easy to feel every pulse of emotion behind the lines.
The book’s pacing is calm and meditative, allowing readers to pause and reflect on their own experiences of grief, love, and hope. It’s not just a story; it feels like a conversation with the soul—one that lingers long after the last page.
At its heart, the story reflects on the pain of parting—whether through death, distance, or time—and how memories become both our greatest comfort and our sharpest ache. Sood’s writing feels intimate, almost like reading someone’s personal letters or diary entries. His words flow with emotion, not trying to impress with grand vocabulary but to connect through honesty.
What makes this book stand out is its rawness. It doesn’t glorify heartbreak or try to offer perfect solutions. Instead, it gently teaches acceptance—the understanding that love’s true beauty often lies in letting go. The language is lyrical yet simple, making it easy to feel every pulse of emotion behind the lines.
The book’s pacing is calm and meditative, allowing readers to pause and reflect on their own experiences of grief, love, and hope. It’s not just a story; it feels like a conversation with the soul—one that lingers long after the last page.
October 12, 2025
Imagine standing in a dimly lit room filled with echoes of laughter, half-finished letters, and fading photographs. That’s the world the author builds in this book, a world where memories breathe and grief has a voice.
The story follows Mahen, a retired professor who writes obituaries for those who have mysteriously disappeared. But as his pen moves, his past begins to stir, his lost love, his regrets, and the haunting silence of time that refuses to let go.
The author doesn’t just tell a story; he composes a requiem. The author’s writing flows like moonlight, gentle, melancholic, and hypnotic. Through Mahen’s fragmented memories, he explores what it means to live with loss and to find meaning in sorrow. The magical realism woven throughout, moonlight that traps him, and letters that hold souls add a surreal touch that feels both unsettling and deeply moving.
What struck me most is how the author captures grief, not as darkness but as a fragile kind of light. The author’s prose invites you to sit with your emotions rather than escape them. Every line feels like a quiet heartbeat, reminding you that love doesn’t vanish; it transforms.
This isn’t a book you rush through; it’s one you experience slowly, letting its sadness wash over you until it feels almost beautiful. It’s haunting, lyrical, and profoundly human, a meditation on memory, forgiveness, and the soft endurance of the heart.
The story follows Mahen, a retired professor who writes obituaries for those who have mysteriously disappeared. But as his pen moves, his past begins to stir, his lost love, his regrets, and the haunting silence of time that refuses to let go.
The author doesn’t just tell a story; he composes a requiem. The author’s writing flows like moonlight, gentle, melancholic, and hypnotic. Through Mahen’s fragmented memories, he explores what it means to live with loss and to find meaning in sorrow. The magical realism woven throughout, moonlight that traps him, and letters that hold souls add a surreal touch that feels both unsettling and deeply moving.
What struck me most is how the author captures grief, not as darkness but as a fragile kind of light. The author’s prose invites you to sit with your emotions rather than escape them. Every line feels like a quiet heartbeat, reminding you that love doesn’t vanish; it transforms.
This isn’t a book you rush through; it’s one you experience slowly, letting its sadness wash over you until it feels almost beautiful. It’s haunting, lyrical, and profoundly human, a meditation on memory, forgiveness, and the soft endurance of the heart.
October 8, 2025
Sahil Sood’s If I Should Go Tomorrow is a poetic and deeply emotional journey through love, loss, and the delicate balance between life and death. The story follows Mahen, a man who writes obituaries and slowly finds himself lost between reality and memory.
What makes this book special is its calm, lyrical tone. Every line feels like a quiet reflection on grief and healing. Sood doesn’t rush the story; instead, he lets emotions unfold gently, like a conversation with your own soul.
It’s not just a story about death that it’s about learning to live, to let go, and to cherish what remains. Thoughtful, tender, and hauntingly beautiful, this book stays with you long after you turn the last page.
What makes this book special is its calm, lyrical tone. Every line feels like a quiet reflection on grief and healing. Sood doesn’t rush the story; instead, he lets emotions unfold gently, like a conversation with your own soul.
It’s not just a story about death that it’s about learning to live, to let go, and to cherish what remains. Thoughtful, tender, and hauntingly beautiful, this book stays with you long after you turn the last page.
October 17, 2025
Just finished this outstanding piece.
Truly a wonderful book. It appears as a puzzle of feelings and memories, slowly coming together as you continue to read. The atmosphere is somber and mysterious, similar to navigating a dream that escapes full understanding.
Sahil Sood’s "If I Should Go Tomorrow" delves into love, grief, and the equilibrium of life and death through Mahen, an obituary writer who traverses between reality and memories.
The serene, melodic tone conveys sorrow and recovery, permitting feelings to develop slowly. It highlights the importance of living, releasing, and valuing what is left, rendering it a beautifully haunting experience. It's an essential book to read.
Truly a wonderful book. It appears as a puzzle of feelings and memories, slowly coming together as you continue to read. The atmosphere is somber and mysterious, similar to navigating a dream that escapes full understanding.
Sahil Sood’s "If I Should Go Tomorrow" delves into love, grief, and the equilibrium of life and death through Mahen, an obituary writer who traverses between reality and memories.
The serene, melodic tone conveys sorrow and recovery, permitting feelings to develop slowly. It highlights the importance of living, releasing, and valuing what is left, rendering it a beautifully haunting experience. It's an essential book to read.
October 17, 2025
Sood intricately weaves objects and memories, causing Mahen to grapple with his past while being ensnared by the very moonlight he once sought to capture. Magical realism plays a pivotal role, enhancing the story's depth; it is not a hindrance, but rather a driving force that layers the protagonist’s internal struggles. It's a fantastic one. Through vivid descriptions and the interplay between reality and fantasy, Sood invites the reader to delve into Mahen's psyche and the narrow passage between existence and oblivion. The reader is left to uncover the profound themes woven throughout the narrative. Highly recommended to everyone.
October 19, 2025
Sahil Sood's "If I Should Go Tomorrow" delicately explores love, sorrow, and the connection between memory and death through Mahen's dreams and grief.
Sahil's gentle, musical style evokes emotions that persist beyond the text. Initially resembling a ghost story, the narrative shifts to reflect on death's inevitability and the resilience of the human spirit in this book.
The book "if I should go tomorrow" , rich with resonant lines and lingering images, encourages readers to embrace the beauty of impermanence rather than follow a straightforward plot.
Sahil's gentle, musical style evokes emotions that persist beyond the text. Initially resembling a ghost story, the narrative shifts to reflect on death's inevitability and the resilience of the human spirit in this book.
The book "if I should go tomorrow" , rich with resonant lines and lingering images, encourages readers to embrace the beauty of impermanence rather than follow a straightforward plot.
October 19, 2025
Mahen's method of sharing his tale via letters and memories truly made me reflect on how we hold onto grief, often without being aware of it.
His bond with Emmanuel and that clay sculpture—they remained in my mind, nearly like incomplete dialogues. Certain sections seemed ethereal, nearly surreal, yet they contained a great deal of authenticity.
The moonlit scenes deeply touched me. This isn't a quick read, yet it stays with you. I believe it will have a unique significance for each individual reader. I would certainly suggest it if you enjoy thoughtful, heartfelt tales.
His bond with Emmanuel and that clay sculpture—they remained in my mind, nearly like incomplete dialogues. Certain sections seemed ethereal, nearly surreal, yet they contained a great deal of authenticity.
The moonlit scenes deeply touched me. This isn't a quick read, yet it stays with you. I believe it will have a unique significance for each individual reader. I would certainly suggest it if you enjoy thoughtful, heartfelt tales.
October 2, 2025
This book is a deeply evocative novel that blends memory , love and loss into a poignant poetic narrative. Author writing is lyrical , filled with vivid imagery that lingers long after the pages are turned. The story of this book is mind blowing. Story explores the tenderness of life and the fate of death and the timeless bond of human connection. The more you read it, the more you will feel like reading it.
Personally recommend to everyone.
Personally recommend to everyone.
October 17, 2025
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" is an epistolary novel about Mahen, a retired professor writing obituaries for mysteriously vanished people. Consumed by grief for a lost love and intoxicated memories, he navigates a dreamlike state influenced by a clay figurine and ghostly apparitions. The narrative blends past and present through magical realism, creating a captivating exploration of memory, consciousness, and the blurred lines between life and death, leaving readers intrigued by Mahen's fate.
October 30, 2025
One of those rare books that stays with you long after you turn the last page. It’s about grief, yes, but also about healing and learning to live fully again. Mahen’s story felt deeply personal, and the writing is so soothing it almost feels like the book is speaking directly to your heart. This book made me feel seen, understood, and hopeful. A meaningful read that offers comfort and strength, this book should be at the top of your list.
October 17, 2025
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" by Sahil Sood; it's a thrilling ride that keeps you hooked. Despite a slow start, it gains momentum into a captivating horror-mystery. Each character is well-developed, showcasing the author's mature storytelling. The narrative style is impressive, using clear, simple language. Attractive cover complements the title. Highly recommended!
October 17, 2025
Sahil Sood’s "If I Should Go Tomorrow" delves into Mahen's loneliness and regrets, blending dreams with memories. It artfully explores life and death themes through evocative language, appealing to readers seeking reflective narratives.
September 3, 2025
Challenging but unforgettable read, If I Should Go Tomorrow is a haunting, surreal story told through Mahen’s fragmented recollections and dreamlike visions. The novel blurs and balances the fragile line between past memory and present reality. The writing is layered and rich, demanding patience but rewarding with moments of clarity as you go through the story. It is not a conventional narrative but an intimate journey through memory and feeling. This isn’t a book you rush through; it’s one you sit with. More than once, I found myself rereading sentences and paragraphs just to let them sink in. In the end, it’s a reflective, deeply human story that is bittersweet and worth reading.
October 28, 2025
There are books you read, and there are books you experience.
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" belongs to that rare category that transcends the borders of storytelling🙌 part novel, part elegy and entirely a meditation on what it means to live, remember and finally let go.
From its haunting opening scene where a child is seen mesmerized by the moon’s light to the surreal intervals that follow, the story is built on a world that feels suspended between dream and reality. It's about Mahen, an ageing writer, who slips in and out of memories, myths and mysterious encounters that blur the line between the living and the dead. Each chapter felt like stepping into another lifetime. A fire consumed house in Aamanipur, a frozen woman offering her heart to be carried beyond death, a fallen girl who dreamt of wings...all the fragments of humanity illuminated by loss, longing and fragile hope🫶
What makes this novel remarkable is its precision.
Mr. Sood has written not for spectacle but for truth...emotional and existential. His prose glows with poetic restraint, every sentence stretches like moonlight, illuminating the smallest...most personal corners of sorrow. There’s an uncanny grace to how He's weaved mythological undertones with psychological realism😌
Mahen is not just a protagonist, He’s every human who has ever looked back at life and wondered where time went🌬️. Through him, Mr. Sood has explored grief as both...memory and movement, a force that transforms rather than destroys. The narrative’s shifting spaces...India, Mexico, Berlin, New York, mirrored the fluidity of the soul’s journey. Each new setting, each new “ghost,” felt like another reflection in Mahen’s fractured mirror.
Keeping everything aside, the compassion in the novel is its greatest win🌟
Whether it’s Shabnam, the guilt struck mother trapped in Her own ashes, or Celestine, the winged dreamer who seeks freedom through death, Mr. Sood wrote every soul with utter tenderness💞. Not even for once did He let His imagination turn morbid, rather it was always merciful🫰. Even when confronting despair, He offered beauty as if reminding us that light and loss are eternally intertwined.
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" is all and all daring. It invites rereading and rewards patience, super nicely!! Every symbol...the moon, the ring, the heart in a casket...carries multiple meanings like love, faith, transience and the unbroken chain that binds the living to the departed🙇♀️
Sahil Sood, clearly a writer of emotional intelligence and artistic maturity, has proved that fiction can still ask profound questions without losing its tenderness. His command over imagery and rhythm is extraordinary. Every page is very well crafted...every silence is intentional🍁
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" belongs to that rare category that transcends the borders of storytelling🙌 part novel, part elegy and entirely a meditation on what it means to live, remember and finally let go.
From its haunting opening scene where a child is seen mesmerized by the moon’s light to the surreal intervals that follow, the story is built on a world that feels suspended between dream and reality. It's about Mahen, an ageing writer, who slips in and out of memories, myths and mysterious encounters that blur the line between the living and the dead. Each chapter felt like stepping into another lifetime. A fire consumed house in Aamanipur, a frozen woman offering her heart to be carried beyond death, a fallen girl who dreamt of wings...all the fragments of humanity illuminated by loss, longing and fragile hope🫶
What makes this novel remarkable is its precision.
Mr. Sood has written not for spectacle but for truth...emotional and existential. His prose glows with poetic restraint, every sentence stretches like moonlight, illuminating the smallest...most personal corners of sorrow. There’s an uncanny grace to how He's weaved mythological undertones with psychological realism😌
Mahen is not just a protagonist, He’s every human who has ever looked back at life and wondered where time went🌬️. Through him, Mr. Sood has explored grief as both...memory and movement, a force that transforms rather than destroys. The narrative’s shifting spaces...India, Mexico, Berlin, New York, mirrored the fluidity of the soul’s journey. Each new setting, each new “ghost,” felt like another reflection in Mahen’s fractured mirror.
Keeping everything aside, the compassion in the novel is its greatest win🌟
Whether it’s Shabnam, the guilt struck mother trapped in Her own ashes, or Celestine, the winged dreamer who seeks freedom through death, Mr. Sood wrote every soul with utter tenderness💞. Not even for once did He let His imagination turn morbid, rather it was always merciful🫰. Even when confronting despair, He offered beauty as if reminding us that light and loss are eternally intertwined.
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" is all and all daring. It invites rereading and rewards patience, super nicely!! Every symbol...the moon, the ring, the heart in a casket...carries multiple meanings like love, faith, transience and the unbroken chain that binds the living to the departed🙇♀️
Sahil Sood, clearly a writer of emotional intelligence and artistic maturity, has proved that fiction can still ask profound questions without losing its tenderness. His command over imagery and rhythm is extraordinary. Every page is very well crafted...every silence is intentional🍁
October 6, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow is a book that feels poetic, tender yet painfully haunting. It lingers and doesn't rush like a typical novel.
The story moves between life and death, memory and regret, with writing so lyrical the lines between reality and imagination almost blurs. It’s one of those books that should be read slowly, pause after every few pages and reflect on the raw honesty of emotions expressed in those pages.
It talks about grief, forgiveness, and the way our memories are our peace and pain at the same time.
Mahen the protagnist of this story who writes obituaries, in the process he imagines, introspects and ponders upon the delicate dance of life and death in human life. He is so immersed that he eventually loses sight of reality vs dream, life vs death!
If you are looking to read gentle, healing story, this is the book that deserves a spot on your shelf.
The story moves between life and death, memory and regret, with writing so lyrical the lines between reality and imagination almost blurs. It’s one of those books that should be read slowly, pause after every few pages and reflect on the raw honesty of emotions expressed in those pages.
It talks about grief, forgiveness, and the way our memories are our peace and pain at the same time.
Mahen the protagnist of this story who writes obituaries, in the process he imagines, introspects and ponders upon the delicate dance of life and death in human life. He is so immersed that he eventually loses sight of reality vs dream, life vs death!
If you are looking to read gentle, healing story, this is the book that deserves a spot on your shelf.
October 9, 2025
Sahil Sood's If I Should Go Tomorrow is a gentle and lyrical piece that examines love, sorrow, and the thin line that exists between memory and death. The author, Sood, uncovers the character of Mahen who dreams and grieves to illustrate that loss is not the end but a soft prolongation of love instead. His style is gentle and musical, much like a slow-moving river that "trickles along with emotions that loom up even after the text has been done." A narrative that at first seems to be dark, almost like a ghost story, gradually turns into a meditation on the inevitability of death and the endurance of the human spirit. Every line resonates and every image lingers. In this way, the author uses authentic narrative and thoughtful ambiance to present a book that does not offer an easy plot; rather, it invites the reader to stop, to experience and to uncover again the beauty of impermanence.
October 12, 2025
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" by Sahil Sood is a story about a man named Mahen who writes about people who died in mysterious ways. One night, he gets pulled into a strange world where his writings come alive. Mahen must navigate this world, facing his past and questioning life and death.
The book explores themes of love, loss, and finding peace. It's a haunting and thought-provoking read. The writing is beautiful, and the atmosphere is eerie.
Mahen's story will resonate with anyone who's experienced grief or struggled to find meaning. The book will make you think about life and death in a new way. It's a great choice for readers who enjoy literary fiction and stories about self-discovery.
The author's writing will stay with you long after you finish the book. A powerful and emotional read that will leave a lasting impression. You should read this.
October 9, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow is an emotional and deeply moving book that explores love, loss and the passage of time. Sahil Sood writes with a kind of honesty that feels personal like reading someone’s thoughts when they believe no one is watching.
The story of Mahen, a man who writes obituaries and slowly drifts between memory and reality, is both haunting and beautiful. Through his reflections, the book reminds us how fragile life is and how love continues to live even after loss.
What makes this book special is its calm tone and poetic simplicity.
It’s not just a story about death, it’s about learning to live, to let go, and to appreciate every moment we still have. Gentle, heartfelt and unforgettable, If I Should Go Tomorrow stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
The story of Mahen, a man who writes obituaries and slowly drifts between memory and reality, is both haunting and beautiful. Through his reflections, the book reminds us how fragile life is and how love continues to live even after loss.
What makes this book special is its calm tone and poetic simplicity.
It’s not just a story about death, it’s about learning to live, to let go, and to appreciate every moment we still have. Gentle, heartfelt and unforgettable, If I Should Go Tomorrow stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
October 18, 2025
Sahil Sood created If I Should Go Tomorrow, a poignant and frightening tale of loss, recall and redemption. Mahen is a retired professor who is lonely and spends his time writing obituaries of strangers as he finds comfort in their lives. However, one night he gets sucked into a weird world that is fashioned by the obituaries that he has written.
There, the boundaries between the life and the death are mixed up and he has to confront his regrets and the ghosts of the past. Loneliness, loss, and the peace desire are all very well brought out in the book.
The writing of Sahil Sood is emotional and rich in depth, but simple and poetic.Having a heart that is touched by this novel, you start thinking about what is really important before it can be too late.
There, the boundaries between the life and the death are mixed up and he has to confront his regrets and the ghosts of the past. Loneliness, loss, and the peace desire are all very well brought out in the book.
The writing of Sahil Sood is emotional and rich in depth, but simple and poetic.Having a heart that is touched by this novel, you start thinking about what is really important before it can be too late.
October 30, 2025
It found me at a time when I didn’t realize I needed it. I’ve experienced my own quiet grief moments I’ve buried deep, unsure how to process them and Mahen’s journey brought those emotions gently to the surface. Sahil Sood doesn’t try to fix grief, and maybe that’s why it feels so healing. His words don’t push; they sit with you, like someone holding space without judgment. What I took away was comfort: that it’s okay to miss people, to remember, and still find joy in everyday life. It reminded me that we don’t move on from loss we grow around it. And that growth can be beautiful. This book made me slow down, breathe deeper, and appreciate the people I love a little more. It’s quiet, soulful, and truly unforgettable.
October 15, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow, written by Sahil Sood is a overwhelming read full of emotions that will drive you into the journey of the protagonist, Mahen who was all lonely.
Written in a commendable manner,this was the very first read showcasing the mental well-being and thought process of a lonely fellow whose thoughts penned for obituaries that will touch the chords of your hearts.
The ease of writing style and the flow of the narrative made me enter a world that stands quite different amidst the usual ones I enter into.
Personally one of the most in-depth read to understand the dynamics of one's thoughts and how they can drive the same.
Written in a commendable manner,this was the very first read showcasing the mental well-being and thought process of a lonely fellow whose thoughts penned for obituaries that will touch the chords of your hearts.
The ease of writing style and the flow of the narrative made me enter a world that stands quite different amidst the usual ones I enter into.
Personally one of the most in-depth read to understand the dynamics of one's thoughts and how they can drive the same.
October 15, 2025
I love reads with a difference and some books are totally out of the flow, taking one into a world that exists differently than the others.
Expressing my thoughts for one of the best written reads that shows a totally different thought process of the author while penning rhe journey.if Mehan that will leave you with emotions left unsaid.
Words are magic but what if you enter a unique world that will take you into the beginning of a journey like never before.
Perfectly pitched to keep one intact into this read will make you connect with every bit of the story and leave you amazed with the world that runs infront of your naked eyes in the most appealing manner.
Expressing my thoughts for one of the best written reads that shows a totally different thought process of the author while penning rhe journey.if Mehan that will leave you with emotions left unsaid.
Words are magic but what if you enter a unique world that will take you into the beginning of a journey like never before.
Perfectly pitched to keep one intact into this read will make you connect with every bit of the story and leave you amazed with the world that runs infront of your naked eyes in the most appealing manner.
October 23, 2025
"If I Should Go Tomorrow" penned by Sahil Sood. It explores the themes of love, sad, and life's tenuousness, and highlighting the necessity of valuing moments during times of transition.
It illustrates the anguish of parting and recollections as sources of solace and grief.
Sood's personal prose resembles private correspondence, promoting acceptance and showcasing the beauty of release, encouraging thoughts on love, loss, and hope in a reflective cadence.
It is ideal for readers who appreciate subtle, emotional stories with depths of significance lying beneath the surface. I thoroughly liked it and would read it once more.
It illustrates the anguish of parting and recollections as sources of solace and grief.
Sood's personal prose resembles private correspondence, promoting acceptance and showcasing the beauty of release, encouraging thoughts on love, loss, and hope in a reflective cadence.
It is ideal for readers who appreciate subtle, emotional stories with depths of significance lying beneath the surface. I thoroughly liked it and would read it once more.
October 30, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow truly lifted my spirits while gently exploring grief and healing. Mahen’s journey reminded me how sometimes we get lost in memories but also find strength in them. Sahil Sood’s calm, poetic writing helped me see that loss isn’t just pain it’s also a chance to appreciate what we still have. I connected with the way the story honors both sorrow and hope, teaching me that it’s okay to feel vulnerable and still keep moving forward. This book felt like a quiet friend reminding me to cherish the present and embrace life fully, even when the past lingers. It’s beautifully uplifting and gave me a renewed sense of peace.
October 30, 2025
This book connected with me deeply because it speaks to the quiet strength we find when facing loss. Mahen’s story mirrored moments in my life when grief felt overwhelming, but also when small acts of love brought light. Sahil Sood’s poetic words reminded me that healing isn’t about forgetting it’s about learning to live fully with the memories we carry. This book felt like a gentle reminder to be kind to myself and to cherish every moment, no matter how fragile. It’s uplifting and hopeful, leaving me with a sense of peace and gratitude. A truly beautiful read for anyone navigating life’s hardest moments.
October 22, 2025
If I Should Go Tomorrow touched me deeply.
I sensed a bond with Mahen, a former professor composing obituaries while navigating through sorrow and recollections.
His suffering seemed genuine, and his narrative made me realize how difficult it is to release the past. The blend of actual occurrences and dreams gave the book a sense of enchantment while remaining sincere.
I loved how the author used moonlight to show both beauty and sadness. It gave me hope even in the dark parts. This book stayed with me long after I finished reading.
I sensed a bond with Mahen, a former professor composing obituaries while navigating through sorrow and recollections.
His suffering seemed genuine, and his narrative made me realize how difficult it is to release the past. The blend of actual occurrences and dreams gave the book a sense of enchantment while remaining sincere.
I loved how the author used moonlight to show both beauty and sadness. It gave me hope even in the dark parts. This book stayed with me long after I finished reading.
October 23, 2025
This book evoked a variety of feelings in me.
If I Should Go Tomorrow tells the story of Mahen, a person consumed by grief and memories.
His letters to the deceased were touching and sometimes upsetting, but they allowed him to achieve a greater understanding of affection and regret
The author utilized captivating diction and vivid imagery that appeared almost surreal.
I especially valued how moonlight was used—it appeared as a gentle guide through Mahen’s sorrow. It’s an extraordinary book.
If I Should Go Tomorrow tells the story of Mahen, a person consumed by grief and memories.
His letters to the deceased were touching and sometimes upsetting, but they allowed him to achieve a greater understanding of affection and regret
The author utilized captivating diction and vivid imagery that appeared almost surreal.
I especially valued how moonlight was used—it appeared as a gentle guide through Mahen’s sorrow. It’s an extraordinary book.
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