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Zero Displacement
"Zero Displacement" is the story of Siddhant, a middle-class boy, a dreamer, an idealist - a youth whose thinking is vastly different from that of his peers - and his childhood friends Satya, Prem and his ladylove, Vaishali. Siddhant meets with an accident with life altering consequences, an accident whereby he remains with an incurable injury that leaves permanent scars. The accident and its aftermath moulds his perceptions and his personality, which are in no small measure, further affected by the treatment meted out to him by others.
This leaves traces upon his psyche. He is helpless to surmount the constraints that the abuse has left him with when he falls in love with Vaishali, a forward thinking, beautiful and intelligent girl. As the story unfolds Siddhant realizes his life's dreams; but does he also rise in love? The Author shows a skillful interaction between peripheral characters and the protagonist, as they bolster the narrative by being its backbone. Told without inhibition, bringing out stark reality of student hood, youth, folly and social iniquity the story makes for a roller coaster read as the Reader in turn feels empathy, amusement and at times anger.
This leaves traces upon his psyche. He is helpless to surmount the constraints that the abuse has left him with when he falls in love with Vaishali, a forward thinking, beautiful and intelligent girl. As the story unfolds Siddhant realizes his life's dreams; but does he also rise in love? The Author shows a skillful interaction between peripheral characters and the protagonist, as they bolster the narrative by being its backbone. Told without inhibition, bringing out stark reality of student hood, youth, folly and social iniquity the story makes for a roller coaster read as the Reader in turn feels empathy, amusement and at times anger.
320 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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October 18, 2018
The title of this book describes perfectly the protagonist's struggles to fulfill what he sees as his purpose in life. Siddhant is a young man with no interest in the role he is expected to play in his family and society. He is determined to pursue his own goals, no matter what opposition or obstacles he might face.
This, together with an accident that leaves him physically impaired and an unreciprocated love for the beautiful, intelligent, strong-willed Vaishali results in appalling impulsive behavior. Ultimately, Siddhant must confront his pain which is always on the surface, ready to show itself. He must rely on his closest friends from his youth to help keep it in check.
"Zero Displacement" is a love story of the power behind retaliation, the price for freedom and the solace found in friendship. It portrays characters both tender and flawed whose search for meaning brings them to a moment of shocking and profound truth. If you couldn't put down the author's first book, "Poetic Penetrations," you will love this intriguing and twisty ever-evolving passage of lust, violence, laughter, tears and love.
This, together with an accident that leaves him physically impaired and an unreciprocated love for the beautiful, intelligent, strong-willed Vaishali results in appalling impulsive behavior. Ultimately, Siddhant must confront his pain which is always on the surface, ready to show itself. He must rely on his closest friends from his youth to help keep it in check.
"Zero Displacement" is a love story of the power behind retaliation, the price for freedom and the solace found in friendship. It portrays characters both tender and flawed whose search for meaning brings them to a moment of shocking and profound truth. If you couldn't put down the author's first book, "Poetic Penetrations," you will love this intriguing and twisty ever-evolving passage of lust, violence, laughter, tears and love.
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