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Dystopia
How was your journey to Dystopia? Was it full of joy, freedom, rebellion, anger, shame or guilt?
THE BOOK
Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
In his latest book, Manoj Jain discusses themes of childhood pain, growing up, teenage angst, role identities and parenting.
The story, guided by the spirit of Dystopia, is set in a small dinner party, a reunion among five friends. During the course of the evening, they uncover the source of various past wounds and resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at eighteen.
THE BOOK
Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
In his latest book, Manoj Jain discusses themes of childhood pain, growing up, teenage angst, role identities and parenting.
The story, guided by the spirit of Dystopia, is set in a small dinner party, a reunion among five friends. During the course of the evening, they uncover the source of various past wounds and resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at eighteen.
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146 pages, Paperback
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Manoj V. Jain
10 books27 followersManoj Jain has always been interested in human relationships and how they are affected by circumstances. He is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and a student of Psychology. He runs his own garment exports business. He travels all over the globe, meets new people, hears interesting stories and these give him a deeper understanding of the way people think.
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December 24, 2020
This book talks about a reunion dinner.
Teesha invites her school friends Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh to her house after years of losing touch with each other.
What meant to be a great reunion of friends turn out to be a way of dealing about issues that were not brought up way before when they should have.
The quirks, the bad memories, the uneasy feeings & emotions came pouring out one after another while having numerous rounds of drinks.
Secrets spilled out; untold stories told but what made everyone of them uncomfortable was the mention of Anandita.
What happened to her is the main plot of the story, which I feel came a bit too late in the book.
The story is part narrated by Dystopia which owns the kingdom of Shambala, part fantasy, where it is a beautiful land of everyone when they were innocent.
*Highlights:
✔️The theme of child/sexual abuse has been hinted and brought up well
✔️The writing style is unique and engaging
So many relevant topics regarding the different emotions felt during different stages of life have been portrayed well
It is a dark read.
*The cover is relevant to the theme & content
*The title is a bit confusing
*I cannot relate well with the purpose of the story being narrated by Dystopia based at Shambala
*The main story itself is good and well explained, the other parts didn't add up well as it should have been
But this was a good read in the end👍
*Rating: 4/5🌟
Teesha invites her school friends Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh to her house after years of losing touch with each other.
What meant to be a great reunion of friends turn out to be a way of dealing about issues that were not brought up way before when they should have.
The quirks, the bad memories, the uneasy feeings & emotions came pouring out one after another while having numerous rounds of drinks.
Secrets spilled out; untold stories told but what made everyone of them uncomfortable was the mention of Anandita.
What happened to her is the main plot of the story, which I feel came a bit too late in the book.
The story is part narrated by Dystopia which owns the kingdom of Shambala, part fantasy, where it is a beautiful land of everyone when they were innocent.
*Highlights:
✔️The theme of child/sexual abuse has been hinted and brought up well
✔️The writing style is unique and engaging
So many relevant topics regarding the different emotions felt during different stages of life have been portrayed well
It is a dark read.
*The cover is relevant to the theme & content
*The title is a bit confusing
*I cannot relate well with the purpose of the story being narrated by Dystopia based at Shambala
*The main story itself is good and well explained, the other parts didn't add up well as it should have been
But this was a good read in the end👍
*Rating: 4/5🌟
September 24, 2018
With a peculiar cover Manoj Jain, this is Manoj Jain's 5th book release. I have read some of his work in the past and has expressed my views accordingly. I am on a firm belief that writer Manoj Jain's work is mostly targeted to the length of a novella, he is definitely trying to accomplish something there.
The storyline of his latest novel revolves around the peculiar nature of a child and their parents. The theme of this novella is everything related to a childhood. The pain of growing up, teenage angst, role identities, and parenting. A spirit is constantly present guiding these children and oversees their journey in the beautiful fantasy land of Shambala, a kingdom where children start their travels and are protected and taken care of.
These children continue their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. The plot starts around the reunion of five friends where they recall the past wounds and a memory to resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at the age of eighteen.
The writing style is up to the mark here. What I liked about this whole storyline is how the author has used the spirit of Dystopia as an expression that closely resembles a parent as an adult who guides a child during their from the young age to their teenage years and helps them to emerge as adults. As a reader, one can clearly observe the psychology from this end. Next, the thing I like about this novella is how Manoj Jain engages a reader like me in his twisting and turning of the storyline.
I read this book in one go and I am sure you will enjoy reading it to. If you are a parent, this might turn on an internal debate with your subconscious mind for the good or the bad but beware, that the message this novella wants to spread, must be taken seriously.
4 out of 5!
The storyline of his latest novel revolves around the peculiar nature of a child and their parents. The theme of this novella is everything related to a childhood. The pain of growing up, teenage angst, role identities, and parenting. A spirit is constantly present guiding these children and oversees their journey in the beautiful fantasy land of Shambala, a kingdom where children start their travels and are protected and taken care of.
These children continue their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. The plot starts around the reunion of five friends where they recall the past wounds and a memory to resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at the age of eighteen.
The writing style is up to the mark here. What I liked about this whole storyline is how the author has used the spirit of Dystopia as an expression that closely resembles a parent as an adult who guides a child during their from the young age to their teenage years and helps them to emerge as adults. As a reader, one can clearly observe the psychology from this end. Next, the thing I like about this novella is how Manoj Jain engages a reader like me in his twisting and turning of the storyline.
I read this book in one go and I am sure you will enjoy reading it to. If you are a parent, this might turn on an internal debate with your subconscious mind for the good or the bad but beware, that the message this novella wants to spread, must be taken seriously.
4 out of 5!
September 6, 2018
A short read of just 146 pages, this one is an eye-opener. Thought provoking, and one that can leave adults especially those that force their will on their children, feeling guilty, ‘Dystopia’ reveals the damage over protectiveness can have on the young mind. It also reveals how overpowering parents ‘shoo’ away their children from speaking their mind freely. This in turn translates into the child becoming an introvert or hesitating from revealing secrets that are meant only for parents’ ears. At times the child may turn to friends for help. Lack of proper guidance at this stage often spells doom for the child.
The age of dystopia i.e. adolescent years are those when a parent makes or breaks a child for incidentally it is in these years that the child is most fragile and impressionable. Inept handling of their problems can break them, make them cynical and force them to tread a path no parent in their right mind would wish their child to tread.
The story guided by the spirit of Dystopia sees five friends get together after decades. Their talk, their mannerisms, their thoughts all reflect their upbringing and life, and when they talk, discuss and catch up, the spirit of Dystopia rues on their life when they entered his gates, finds reasons and excuses for the flaws in their personality and more often than not, finds the fault hidden in faulty parenting.
Narrated in simple, crisp and lucid language, ‘Dystopia ’once again brings to the fore Author Manoj V Jain’s skill at making a mundane topic truly interesting and engaging. One can’t help but let the brain engage in a debate of sorts while going through the pages, and admire how skillfully the author has his reader engaged in the topic albeit sub consciously.
VERDICT
The book one of the best on parenting, is a must read for all parents especially those with young kids and adolescents.
The age of dystopia i.e. adolescent years are those when a parent makes or breaks a child for incidentally it is in these years that the child is most fragile and impressionable. Inept handling of their problems can break them, make them cynical and force them to tread a path no parent in their right mind would wish their child to tread.
The story guided by the spirit of Dystopia sees five friends get together after decades. Their talk, their mannerisms, their thoughts all reflect their upbringing and life, and when they talk, discuss and catch up, the spirit of Dystopia rues on their life when they entered his gates, finds reasons and excuses for the flaws in their personality and more often than not, finds the fault hidden in faulty parenting.
Narrated in simple, crisp and lucid language, ‘Dystopia ’once again brings to the fore Author Manoj V Jain’s skill at making a mundane topic truly interesting and engaging. One can’t help but let the brain engage in a debate of sorts while going through the pages, and admire how skillfully the author has his reader engaged in the topic albeit sub consciously.
VERDICT
The book one of the best on parenting, is a must read for all parents especially those with young kids and adolescents.
October 14, 2018
A novella, Dystopia is a good companion to have on a journey. The book opens with a suicide, but don't be put off by it. It's a pretty smooth read in spite of its psychological connotations. A couple of drawbacks: it took me a while to understand that the flashbacks were narrated by Dystopia. However, once I got the hang of it, I felt the book has been charted pretty well with the italics denoting the flashbacks. The editing too has been a bit amiss in some places. Not too stark though as the author makes it up with his lucid writing style.
September 15, 2018
In one of the most powerful scenes written in the wonderfully crisp “Dystopia” by @manojvjain – a candle is lit to pay homage to a young girl who committed suicide at the age of 16, a time when life at once seems to be the most beautiful as well as the most difficult. She was being sexually harassed by her step-father & no-one figured it out until it was too late.
That’s Dystopia in a nutshell. The story of 5 school friends, re-united under the guise of a dinner party – it speaks of each of their journeys through life & how they’ve wound up where they are – single & scared of commitment, divorced, tired of the mundane life, artistic dreams forgotten in pursuit of a respectable career, a trophy wife’s tale.
The story is guided by the spirit of “Dystopia” in the book – who also guided the protagonists during their teenage years & helped them to grapple with their fears to emerge as adults, with the shambala age wherein a child is protected & cosseted by his parents heavily influencing their thoughts & actions.
It’s a great insight into how we choose to parent our kids & what long-term repercussions our actions have on them & their psyche. Do we, as adults, force our will on our children believing that we know better than them, or do we be their guiding light as they stumble, fall & then find themselves in their path towards adulthood?
Manoj Jain makes the topic engaging & full of twists, and allows the subconscious mind to engage in its own internal debate while going through the story. A book which has to be finished from start to the end in one go, as you won’t be able to put it down midway!
That’s Dystopia in a nutshell. The story of 5 school friends, re-united under the guise of a dinner party – it speaks of each of their journeys through life & how they’ve wound up where they are – single & scared of commitment, divorced, tired of the mundane life, artistic dreams forgotten in pursuit of a respectable career, a trophy wife’s tale.
The story is guided by the spirit of “Dystopia” in the book – who also guided the protagonists during their teenage years & helped them to grapple with their fears to emerge as adults, with the shambala age wherein a child is protected & cosseted by his parents heavily influencing their thoughts & actions.
It’s a great insight into how we choose to parent our kids & what long-term repercussions our actions have on them & their psyche. Do we, as adults, force our will on our children believing that we know better than them, or do we be their guiding light as they stumble, fall & then find themselves in their path towards adulthood?
Manoj Jain makes the topic engaging & full of twists, and allows the subconscious mind to engage in its own internal debate while going through the story. A book which has to be finished from start to the end in one go, as you won’t be able to put it down midway!
November 2, 2018
Summary:
The story starts with Teesha the protagonist of the story seeing a photograph of 17-year-old girl and wishing her happy birthday. She invited her school besties for a dinner and she was super excited to meet them after so many years. Five of them had reunited and recollected their golden memories of their school life. Everyone unfolded the things which they had gone through after school is over. They shared all their untold experience in life and ended the conversation with the death of their friend Anandita. Nobody knows why she had killed herself. Everyone had the chances to save her life. Unfortunately, they couldn’t because of their own life issues.
Why Anandita killed herself?
Review:
This is my first book by this author and it’s beyond my expectation level. The author brings out two places Shambala and Dystopia. Shambala is the place where the children will be safe and happy. But Dystopia is inverse of Shambala. It is an imaginative world where the children will be unhappy, isolated and faces both physical and mental stress. It’s a very short read with fast pace. The narration is quite different and appreciable. The main theme of the book is related to the parenthood, childhood and about the problems facing by children in this society while growing up. Throughout the story the characters will recollect their school memories, so at some points you will remember your golden days. I specifically liked the concept of the book which is very useful to present day parents as well as children. I especially recommend this book to all the parents. A must-read book.
The story starts with Teesha the protagonist of the story seeing a photograph of 17-year-old girl and wishing her happy birthday. She invited her school besties for a dinner and she was super excited to meet them after so many years. Five of them had reunited and recollected their golden memories of their school life. Everyone unfolded the things which they had gone through after school is over. They shared all their untold experience in life and ended the conversation with the death of their friend Anandita. Nobody knows why she had killed herself. Everyone had the chances to save her life. Unfortunately, they couldn’t because of their own life issues.
Why Anandita killed herself?
Review:
This is my first book by this author and it’s beyond my expectation level. The author brings out two places Shambala and Dystopia. Shambala is the place where the children will be safe and happy. But Dystopia is inverse of Shambala. It is an imaginative world where the children will be unhappy, isolated and faces both physical and mental stress. It’s a very short read with fast pace. The narration is quite different and appreciable. The main theme of the book is related to the parenthood, childhood and about the problems facing by children in this society while growing up. Throughout the story the characters will recollect their school memories, so at some points you will remember your golden days. I specifically liked the concept of the book which is very useful to present day parents as well as children. I especially recommend this book to all the parents. A must-read book.
September 10, 2018
Dystopia by Manoj Jain is not an ordinary book, but an explanation of a journey which we often consciously forget but we live it everyday. It is a story of a re-union where each one of them has lived a different life and the outcome is somewhat they have accepted it. It is the story of realising the truth behind the lives of many, even accepting that lie isn't fair all the time.
More often we have a plan in our minds when we are in my childhood (Shambaland) but we don't really adhere to it for many unforeseen reasons and our actions define a lot how our minds shape up our choices.
This book will try to take you to a similar situation where you grow deeper in to memories and try to relate with what was happening in your childhood, and what made you to be like this. I am sure any one who has grown up with getting dirty in the parks and grown to corporate lives of 9 to 5 will love the book.
Cheers...
More often we have a plan in our minds when we are in my childhood (Shambaland) but we don't really adhere to it for many unforeseen reasons and our actions define a lot how our minds shape up our choices.
This book will try to take you to a similar situation where you grow deeper in to memories and try to relate with what was happening in your childhood, and what made you to be like this. I am sure any one who has grown up with getting dirty in the parks and grown to corporate lives of 9 to 5 will love the book.
Cheers...
October 31, 2018
The story begins with reunion of five school friends and slowly reveals their individual journey through life and throws light on what circumstances lead them to the place where they stand in their lives at this juncture - story of a trophy wife, a commitment freak, divorced, dreams laid to rest in the wake of a respectable carrer.
I liked the tone of this book. Childhood is the age where kids live in a very protected enviornment and then comes the adolescence; a phase full of energy, confusion and restlessness. This is the phase which shapes up the personality of a child and decides the kind of life a child will have, to a great deal. A child is more vulnerable in this stage and needs to be handled with care and compassion, but most of the time his dreams and aspirations are crushed by the aspirations of parents, ending up making his disgruntled and lost.
I liked the concept of Shambala and spirit of Dystopia. The concept is different and close to life. The title is unique too and is apt for the story. Narration is good but it could be more interesting.
Overall I found it a different kind of read.
I liked the tone of this book. Childhood is the age where kids live in a very protected enviornment and then comes the adolescence; a phase full of energy, confusion and restlessness. This is the phase which shapes up the personality of a child and decides the kind of life a child will have, to a great deal. A child is more vulnerable in this stage and needs to be handled with care and compassion, but most of the time his dreams and aspirations are crushed by the aspirations of parents, ending up making his disgruntled and lost.
I liked the concept of Shambala and spirit of Dystopia. The concept is different and close to life. The title is unique too and is apt for the story. Narration is good but it could be more interesting.
Overall I found it a different kind of read.
September 7, 2018
Dystopia by Manoj Jain
It's a story of friends reunion after many years to do the chat and their memories about the childhood. Dystopia is a word that scares u but in book thought were present in different perspective.
The age of dystopia - decides the fate of the child future where he/she lands up. It's very important that parents take care of children at this stage and understand the behavior so that they can help the children to take right decisions for future. Considering, the current ongoing topic of suicide problems in students, this book covers up well diverse problems of mentality about how children thinks. It's a very good lesson & guidance for parents. Overall, a Good Read.
Got the book from Aishwarya Gupta along with note from author Manoj jain. Thank you
It's a story of friends reunion after many years to do the chat and their memories about the childhood. Dystopia is a word that scares u but in book thought were present in different perspective.
The age of dystopia - decides the fate of the child future where he/she lands up. It's very important that parents take care of children at this stage and understand the behavior so that they can help the children to take right decisions for future. Considering, the current ongoing topic of suicide problems in students, this book covers up well diverse problems of mentality about how children thinks. It's a very good lesson & guidance for parents. Overall, a Good Read.
Got the book from Aishwarya Gupta along with note from author Manoj jain. Thank you
October 29, 2018
3.5 stars .
This was first book which i read of the author. I was not sure what to expect . So I plunged in without any preconceived conception. It opens with a teenage girl commiting suicide. The reason of which is left as a secret/Suspense. Then story starts with a get-together of school friends , who in turn shares their school and after school experiences with each other. In background a person talks about how he has seen them grow. Writer divides the teenage life into two phases , dystopia and shambala , Details of which I would leave for you to discover.
In a nutshell , This books is about parenting. How parents decides what their children should do and the careers they should Pursue. It takes into account the thought process by which parents prod their children to carry on their day to day life without seeking for any input from their side.
A short read.
Liberating for those who have children.
This was first book which i read of the author. I was not sure what to expect . So I plunged in without any preconceived conception. It opens with a teenage girl commiting suicide. The reason of which is left as a secret/Suspense. Then story starts with a get-together of school friends , who in turn shares their school and after school experiences with each other. In background a person talks about how he has seen them grow. Writer divides the teenage life into two phases , dystopia and shambala , Details of which I would leave for you to discover.
In a nutshell , This books is about parenting. How parents decides what their children should do and the careers they should Pursue. It takes into account the thought process by which parents prod their children to carry on their day to day life without seeking for any input from their side.
A short read.
Liberating for those who have children.
October 29, 2018
My Ratings- 3.5/5 stars
▶️The story begins with five close friends of a school, they reunite after so many years and they decided to talk about their lives, from where they left school.
▶️The theme of book is about childhood pains, growing up, teenage angst, role identity and parenting.
▶️Raising teenagers is really difficult stage for parents, this book can be guide for parents.
▶️Language is easily understandable.
▶️Nice plot.
▶️Concept is unique.
▶️Such kind of book is encouraged in society, so we can prevent many of teenage depression and suicide cases.
Good one.
April 15, 2019
I will give it at least 7.5 stars out of 10. The stars above are rounded off.
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August 20, 2020
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The story of Dystopia goes like this- Romesh, Reema, Aniket, Kabir gathers at Teesha's home and starts recollecting their school memories. While they start recollecting, we get to know about each character's back story, their dreams, insecurities, the different kind of incidents they went through in school, and what are they doing with their life at present. Gradually their conversation rested upon one of their friend Anandita who killed herself at the age of 18.
Read the book to find out why Anandita killed herself and how they could have helped to save her life!
Dystopia by Manoj V. Jain focuses on themes like childhood pains, teenage angst, role identities, sexual harassment, and overprotective parenting. It was a short read (only 146 pages) and the writing was lucid and comprehendible. This book can be finished in two to three sittings, and I took around 1 and a half days to complete this book.
All in all, I would say that this book is a must-read for parents as well as children. Also, if you want to read something light and quick, then pick up this one!
https://lifeofabibliophileinbooks.wor...
The story of Dystopia goes like this- Romesh, Reema, Aniket, Kabir gathers at Teesha's home and starts recollecting their school memories. While they start recollecting, we get to know about each character's back story, their dreams, insecurities, the different kind of incidents they went through in school, and what are they doing with their life at present. Gradually their conversation rested upon one of their friend Anandita who killed herself at the age of 18.
Read the book to find out why Anandita killed herself and how they could have helped to save her life!
Dystopia by Manoj V. Jain focuses on themes like childhood pains, teenage angst, role identities, sexual harassment, and overprotective parenting. It was a short read (only 146 pages) and the writing was lucid and comprehendible. This book can be finished in two to three sittings, and I took around 1 and a half days to complete this book.
All in all, I would say that this book is a must-read for parents as well as children. Also, if you want to read something light and quick, then pick up this one!
February 20, 2019
GENRE:FICTION
NO OF PAGES;146
This book talks about a reunion dinner.
Teesha invites her school friends Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh to her house after years of losing touch with each other. This story is about a girl whose name is Anandita who after being sexually harassed by her step father and no one figured it out until it was too late and these friends reunited after a long time on her 40th birthday and lit candles to pay homage to a young girl.
Overall i found it a different kind of read
NO OF PAGES;146
This book talks about a reunion dinner.
Teesha invites her school friends Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh to her house after years of losing touch with each other. This story is about a girl whose name is Anandita who after being sexually harassed by her step father and no one figured it out until it was too late and these friends reunited after a long time on her 40th birthday and lit candles to pay homage to a young girl.
Overall i found it a different kind of read
August 21, 2018
I finish this in one go story of friends reunion their chat and their memories and one girl Aanandita how she committed suicide unveiled at the end. Dystopia is word that scares u but in book thought were present in different perspective. Good read. I'm so 👍
August 29, 2018
Dystopia by Manoj V. Jain is a work of fiction wherein the author has tried to address ‘Dystopia’. The story is about the reunion of five friends over a dinner party where they reminisce about their golden days together. It is about what happens when long-lost friends meet and hit it off from where they left. Moments where you want to be a little guarded but eventually let go off all your pent-up emotions.
The author uses the term ‘Shambala’ to address an illusionary kingdom or a growing up phase where children need to be moulded for a smooth transition into adolescence and eventually into adulthood. The spirit of dystopia narrates half the story and the rest half is narrated by the five characters Aniket, Kabir, Romesh, Reema, and Teesha.
The story takes a while to build up but eventually, it fizzles out. To begin with, an introduction to what is dystopia would have helped the readers to smoothly transition into the story. Its omission had me wondering about the meaning of ‘Dystopia’ and eventually find my way through google.
Similarly, a better description of what is ‘Shambala’ would have benefitted the reader. Why has the author chosen to term it such is also unexplained? Is it because ‘Shambala’ is a mythical kingdom in Tibetan Buddhism? What is ‘Shambala’ exactly isn’t very clear.
The writing is good but fails to interest because of the incessant transition from reality to flashback. A topic gets initiated and even before its culmination, it is monotonously interrupted by the spirit of dystopia. The voice of dystopia begins to play a spoilsport after a while. It would have been nice if some topics were allowed to be discussed completely before letting the spirit of dystopia chip in. The scenes hence become over-stretched and uninteresting. The dialogue writing is fine but entails uninteresting tit-bits too.
I received this book with a personal note attached to it by the author. I really wanted to like it because of the special effort put in the review copy. It disheartens me because that’s not the case.
The author uses the term ‘Shambala’ to address an illusionary kingdom or a growing up phase where children need to be moulded for a smooth transition into adolescence and eventually into adulthood. The spirit of dystopia narrates half the story and the rest half is narrated by the five characters Aniket, Kabir, Romesh, Reema, and Teesha.
The story takes a while to build up but eventually, it fizzles out. To begin with, an introduction to what is dystopia would have helped the readers to smoothly transition into the story. Its omission had me wondering about the meaning of ‘Dystopia’ and eventually find my way through google.
Similarly, a better description of what is ‘Shambala’ would have benefitted the reader. Why has the author chosen to term it such is also unexplained? Is it because ‘Shambala’ is a mythical kingdom in Tibetan Buddhism? What is ‘Shambala’ exactly isn’t very clear.
The writing is good but fails to interest because of the incessant transition from reality to flashback. A topic gets initiated and even before its culmination, it is monotonously interrupted by the spirit of dystopia. The voice of dystopia begins to play a spoilsport after a while. It would have been nice if some topics were allowed to be discussed completely before letting the spirit of dystopia chip in. The scenes hence become over-stretched and uninteresting. The dialogue writing is fine but entails uninteresting tit-bits too.
I received this book with a personal note attached to it by the author. I really wanted to like it because of the special effort put in the review copy. It disheartens me because that’s not the case.
May 11, 2020
It talks about the struggles teenagers have to face while growing up.
There are a lot of changes a child goes through while growing up and it would be a great help for parents to understand the behaviour of their children better.
It is themed on identity, childhood pains, trust and relationship issues that teens face in their growing years.
Language is easy and relatable. The plot is engaging.
There are a lot of changes a child goes through while growing up and it would be a great help for parents to understand the behaviour of their children better.
It is themed on identity, childhood pains, trust and relationship issues that teens face in their growing years.
Language is easy and relatable. The plot is engaging.
April 17, 2019
Book Title: Dystopia
Author: Manoj Jain
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book is ‘Dystopia ’ though the name of a disorder, using this as a title is brave and appreciable.
Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a girl holding a teddy bear. She is totally unconcerned about holding the toy as she held it upside down. The title is also mirrored and written in an upside down manner.
Plot:
Childhood is a memorable phase of everyone's' life and it etches the marks in our hearts. Kids are always in the need of nurture and love by their beloved ones in a most special way. They are challenged by society in every aspect and sometimes unfortunately by the parents as well. They prove themselves at each and every step but some external energy in disguise pull them back and again they get stuck in the loop of proving themselves and getting ready for the next race. What if proper care is not taken by the elders? What if they are commanded at each and every stage?
The plot opens with the reunion of five friends who open up and learn about each other. The discussions about their routines, wor, household and other stuff will lead to the incident which happened to an eighteen-year-old girl. Childhood, youth, and parental age are discussed by them.
Shambala and Dystopia are two quite opposite worlds and the children at each world look shockingly different. The Shambala kids are creative, cared and lovely who is always happy and spread happiness throughout the day. Whereas Dystopia is a land full of worries, depression and a dark place where smiles get crushed by the environment. That land is the exact replication of its name, Dystopia.
What happens to the children in the Land of Shambala who gets sucked by the depressing place, Dystopia? What is the mystery behind the eighteen-year-old young girl's death? Well, read this thought-provoking book 'Dystopia' by Manoj Jain.
What I like:
1. The author nailed each and every point with is writing style.
2. The book mainly discusses the parent-children relationship and educated them regarding the same.
3. Issues of different ages like Childhood, youth, and parental ages are discussed in a very pleasing manner.
What I didn’t like:
In particular, there are no negatives points in it. The narration could have been more enthusiastic.
Characters:
The author has designed the characters very well and the portrayal of each and every character is quite decent. All the characters will embark an impression in your mind.
Narration:
The narration of the story is decent. But it could have been more interesting so that the reader won't lose track of it.
Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book
My Final Verdict:
A thought-provoking and good story presented by Manoj Jain in a quite nice way which strikes the mind of each and every parent and also kids. The book is apt for all ages and the reader will have a good experience post reading it.
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating:3/5
Author: Manoj Jain
Format: Paperback
Book Title:
The title of the book is ‘Dystopia ’ though the name of a disorder, using this as a title is brave and appreciable.
Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a girl holding a teddy bear. She is totally unconcerned about holding the toy as she held it upside down. The title is also mirrored and written in an upside down manner.
Plot:
Childhood is a memorable phase of everyone's' life and it etches the marks in our hearts. Kids are always in the need of nurture and love by their beloved ones in a most special way. They are challenged by society in every aspect and sometimes unfortunately by the parents as well. They prove themselves at each and every step but some external energy in disguise pull them back and again they get stuck in the loop of proving themselves and getting ready for the next race. What if proper care is not taken by the elders? What if they are commanded at each and every stage?
The plot opens with the reunion of five friends who open up and learn about each other. The discussions about their routines, wor, household and other stuff will lead to the incident which happened to an eighteen-year-old girl. Childhood, youth, and parental age are discussed by them.
Shambala and Dystopia are two quite opposite worlds and the children at each world look shockingly different. The Shambala kids are creative, cared and lovely who is always happy and spread happiness throughout the day. Whereas Dystopia is a land full of worries, depression and a dark place where smiles get crushed by the environment. That land is the exact replication of its name, Dystopia.
What happens to the children in the Land of Shambala who gets sucked by the depressing place, Dystopia? What is the mystery behind the eighteen-year-old young girl's death? Well, read this thought-provoking book 'Dystopia' by Manoj Jain.
What I like:
1. The author nailed each and every point with is writing style.
2. The book mainly discusses the parent-children relationship and educated them regarding the same.
3. Issues of different ages like Childhood, youth, and parental ages are discussed in a very pleasing manner.
What I didn’t like:
In particular, there are no negatives points in it. The narration could have been more enthusiastic.
Characters:
The author has designed the characters very well and the portrayal of each and every character is quite decent. All the characters will embark an impression in your mind.
Narration:
The narration of the story is decent. But it could have been more interesting so that the reader won't lose track of it.
Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book
My Final Verdict:
A thought-provoking and good story presented by Manoj Jain in a quite nice way which strikes the mind of each and every parent and also kids. The book is apt for all ages and the reader will have a good experience post reading it.
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating:3/5
October 21, 2018
These five friends who are meeting each other after a long time share their journey and how their lives have turned out. It's something all adults can relate to since we can all agree that not all of us ended up being what we dreamt of when we were kids. As the story progresses, we learn a lot about each character, their insecurities, their fears, their relationships etc.
This book talks about the ignorance of society and parenthood and how it affects a person's life in ways without even realizing. It talks about suicide and sexual harassment and how the actions of one person can lead to dangerous consequences.
And that's my biggest problem with this book, it talks a lot about pretty much everything and not in a comforting pace. The author has tried to touch sensitive topics and the intention was good but the writing style and the pace made it difficult for me to complete it.
When I started reading, I couldn't understand whose perspective was it that we were reading and it made me loose interest but I don't give up a book easily so I kept reading.
A few pages in and I was still perplexed because the storytelling was so bizarre. However, I realized the concept was refreshing as I understood that the story was told by a "Dystopian" spirit. Bonus points for creativity. Though I'd like to mention that I believe whenever an author is writing about some other world or something that's not mundane, it's crucial to make the reader understand what exactly it is that they're talking about since it makes it easier for the reader to relate, the author here failed to do so, at least for me.
The author was too quick to jump from one thing to another which makes it hard for the reader to keep up.
The whole Shambala vs Dystopia is something that was out of my grasp. I appreciate the efforts to talk about topics that people don't even touch and to introduce new twists but I think the author could've done a better job.
The idea was new, the twists were unpredictable with a few things that I could relate to but I really was hoping for a better plot.
You may find this book MIND BLOWING or mind blowing, literally.
Perspectives can differ from person to person so I can't say if you will like it or not but I can say that you can try to find out.
Read full review on blog: www.whatireadandreviewed.wordpress.com
This book talks about the ignorance of society and parenthood and how it affects a person's life in ways without even realizing. It talks about suicide and sexual harassment and how the actions of one person can lead to dangerous consequences.
And that's my biggest problem with this book, it talks a lot about pretty much everything and not in a comforting pace. The author has tried to touch sensitive topics and the intention was good but the writing style and the pace made it difficult for me to complete it.
When I started reading, I couldn't understand whose perspective was it that we were reading and it made me loose interest but I don't give up a book easily so I kept reading.
A few pages in and I was still perplexed because the storytelling was so bizarre. However, I realized the concept was refreshing as I understood that the story was told by a "Dystopian" spirit. Bonus points for creativity. Though I'd like to mention that I believe whenever an author is writing about some other world or something that's not mundane, it's crucial to make the reader understand what exactly it is that they're talking about since it makes it easier for the reader to relate, the author here failed to do so, at least for me.
The author was too quick to jump from one thing to another which makes it hard for the reader to keep up.
The whole Shambala vs Dystopia is something that was out of my grasp. I appreciate the efforts to talk about topics that people don't even touch and to introduce new twists but I think the author could've done a better job.
The idea was new, the twists were unpredictable with a few things that I could relate to but I really was hoping for a better plot.
You may find this book MIND BLOWING or mind blowing, literally.
Perspectives can differ from person to person so I can't say if you will like it or not but I can say that you can try to find out.
Read full review on blog: www.whatireadandreviewed.wordpress.com
August 13, 2019
BOOK NAME - DYSTOPIA @manojvjain
TOTAL NO OF PAGE- 146
PUBLISHER- The Write Place Format - Paperback
@kiranmai_kiran my friend gifted me this book.
⛄Thanks for sending me new kind of book.⛄ How was your journey to Dystopia? Was it full of joy, freedom, rebellion, anger, shame or guilt?
Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
In his latest book, Manoj Jain discusses themes of childhood pain, growing up, teenage angst, role identities and parenting.
The story, guided by the spirit of Dystopia, is set in a small dinner party, a reunion among five friends. During the course of the evening, they uncover the source of various past wounds and resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at eighteen.
======================================= 🔮MY REVIEW🔮
WHAT I LIKED? 🎈The story oscillaties between Shambhala and Dystopia.
🎈The cover of the book is well selected. This goes perfectly with the theme.
🎈The book mainly talks about teeneagers and their problems adolescence and peer pressure. Its starts with a reunion at Teesha 's place, she invited her school friends - Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh. Everybody revisted their school days and involved in talking about those days. They shared many soft- rough experiences of their life. Their conversation reach to end with sorrowful death of Anandita, one of their school freind. Nobody knows why she killed herself.
WHAT I DISLIKED? I found the writing style is not good it will made reader baffled and will ruin the interest to go ahead. But after finishing it with a fine deal of pressure, I came to know author 's intention were good, that seeks parents cooperation toward their young teens.
Hey !Meet me on Instagram as bookmist24. 💛💛💛
TOTAL NO OF PAGE- 146
PUBLISHER- The Write Place Format - Paperback
@kiranmai_kiran my friend gifted me this book.
⛄Thanks for sending me new kind of book.⛄ How was your journey to Dystopia? Was it full of joy, freedom, rebellion, anger, shame or guilt?
Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
In his latest book, Manoj Jain discusses themes of childhood pain, growing up, teenage angst, role identities and parenting.
The story, guided by the spirit of Dystopia, is set in a small dinner party, a reunion among five friends. During the course of the evening, they uncover the source of various past wounds and resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at eighteen.
======================================= 🔮MY REVIEW🔮
WHAT I LIKED? 🎈The story oscillaties between Shambhala and Dystopia.
🎈The cover of the book is well selected. This goes perfectly with the theme.
🎈The book mainly talks about teeneagers and their problems adolescence and peer pressure. Its starts with a reunion at Teesha 's place, she invited her school friends - Reema, Kabir, Aniket, Romesh. Everybody revisted their school days and involved in talking about those days. They shared many soft- rough experiences of their life. Their conversation reach to end with sorrowful death of Anandita, one of their school freind. Nobody knows why she killed herself.
WHAT I DISLIKED? I found the writing style is not good it will made reader baffled and will ruin the interest to go ahead. But after finishing it with a fine deal of pressure, I came to know author 's intention were good, that seeks parents cooperation toward their young teens.
Hey !Meet me on Instagram as bookmist24. 💛💛💛
January 18, 2021
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Having read author Manoj V Jain’s The B.N.O and Meeting Yama, I was honestly looking forward to reading Dystopia as well, another book I won in the giveaway by @writingbuddha. Even though I now have immense respect for the author, I had no expectations whatsoever from this book and the summary itself sounded just about interesting to me. Little did I know that this would be another book of the author that I’d not just finish in a day but be fully immersed in.
A book that’s less than 150 pages short or long depending on how you look at it, Dystopia is narrated in a manner so astonishing that even though the author clearly mentions that it could get confusing, it doesn’t because of how marvellously it is done. Certain parts of this book are narrated by Dystopia which is the voice and soul of adolescent. Other parts follow the story of five school friends who meet after years to reconnect, with flashbacks from their younger days. Short reads are very difficult, in the sense that they tend to leave something behind, something unsaid and undone... but Manoj V Jain has done it in the most skilful and precise manner where you will know everything about everyone and so much more in a book that has less than five chapters.
This is one of those books that no matter what I say, it will not be enough and mostly importantly, it will not do justice to the absolutely exquisite, unique and incredible story that is Dystopia. An ending that will leave the reader feeling shattered yet fulfilled, this is a slightly dark and deep read that’s also an emotional rollercoaster. Luckily for me, this is just the way I like my stories, so I am thrilled that it somehow found its way on my shelf. I am speechless- this was a marvellous read.
Having read author Manoj V Jain’s The B.N.O and Meeting Yama, I was honestly looking forward to reading Dystopia as well, another book I won in the giveaway by @writingbuddha. Even though I now have immense respect for the author, I had no expectations whatsoever from this book and the summary itself sounded just about interesting to me. Little did I know that this would be another book of the author that I’d not just finish in a day but be fully immersed in.
A book that’s less than 150 pages short or long depending on how you look at it, Dystopia is narrated in a manner so astonishing that even though the author clearly mentions that it could get confusing, it doesn’t because of how marvellously it is done. Certain parts of this book are narrated by Dystopia which is the voice and soul of adolescent. Other parts follow the story of five school friends who meet after years to reconnect, with flashbacks from their younger days. Short reads are very difficult, in the sense that they tend to leave something behind, something unsaid and undone... but Manoj V Jain has done it in the most skilful and precise manner where you will know everything about everyone and so much more in a book that has less than five chapters.
This is one of those books that no matter what I say, it will not be enough and mostly importantly, it will not do justice to the absolutely exquisite, unique and incredible story that is Dystopia. An ending that will leave the reader feeling shattered yet fulfilled, this is a slightly dark and deep read that’s also an emotional rollercoaster. Luckily for me, this is just the way I like my stories, so I am thrilled that it somehow found its way on my shelf. I am speechless- this was a marvellous read.
July 3, 2022
With a peculiar cover Manoj Jain, this is Manoj Jain's 5th book release. I have read some of his work in the past and has expressed my views accordingly. I am on a firm belief that writer Manoj Jain's work is mostly targeted to the length of a novella, he is definitely trying to accomplish something there.
The storyline of his latest novel revolves around the peculiar nature of a child and their parents. The theme of this novella is everything related to a childhood. The pain of growing up, teenage angst, role identities, and parenting. A spirit is constantly present guiding these children and oversees their journey in the beautiful fantasy land of Shambala, a kingdom where children start their travels and are protected and taken care of.
These children continue their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. The plot starts around the reunion of five friends where they recall the past wounds and a memory to resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at the age of eighteen.
The writing style is up to the mark here. What I liked about this whole storyline is how the author has used the spirit of Dystopia as an expression that closely resembles a parent as an adult who guides a child during their from the young age to their teenage years and helps them to emerge as adults. As a reader, one can clearly observe the psychology from this end. Next, the thing I like about this novella is how Manoj Jain engages a reader like me in his twisting and turning of the storyline.
I read this book in one go and I am sure you will enjoy reading it to. If you are a parent, this might turn on an internal debate with your subconscious mind for the good or the bad but beware, that the message this novella wants to spread, must be taken seriously.
4 out of 5!
The storyline of his latest novel revolves around the peculiar nature of a child and their parents. The theme of this novella is everything related to a childhood. The pain of growing up, teenage angst, role identities, and parenting. A spirit is constantly present guiding these children and oversees their journey in the beautiful fantasy land of Shambala, a kingdom where children start their travels and are protected and taken care of.
These children continue their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. The plot starts around the reunion of five friends where they recall the past wounds and a memory to resolve why a young girl had to kill herself at the age of eighteen.
The writing style is up to the mark here. What I liked about this whole storyline is how the author has used the spirit of Dystopia as an expression that closely resembles a parent as an adult who guides a child during their from the young age to their teenage years and helps them to emerge as adults. As a reader, one can clearly observe the psychology from this end. Next, the thing I like about this novella is how Manoj Jain engages a reader like me in his twisting and turning of the storyline.
I read this book in one go and I am sure you will enjoy reading it to. If you are a parent, this might turn on an internal debate with your subconscious mind for the good or the bad but beware, that the message this novella wants to spread, must be taken seriously.
4 out of 5!
November 21, 2018
Book Name: Dystopia
Author: Manoj Jain
Genre: Fiction, thrill
Publisher: The Write place
Plot: Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
My opinion: I picked this book without reading the blurb because I didn't wish to spoil my excitement, so I thought this must be a horror one but it completely turned out to be a realistic & thoughtful read. The books talk about teenagers, their problems, adolescence & peer pressure. Also, how parents are forcing their will on teenagers due to which they minds are affected in a wrong way. I loved how the author managed to make a perfect balance between the relationship of parents & kids. The cover is so beautiful & also hilarious, the inverted title on book looks so adorable.
Pros: The characters, writing style & narration was altogether very good. The book is really short- could be finished in at most two hours, so definitely I think it's a worthy read & everyone should give it a try. I loved the concepts & elements used in book, the climax was also very amusing & I was definitely recommend this book to everyone. Also, if you are a beginner then go for it because the language turned out to be very much simple & alluring. Thrill element was blended well.
Cons: I wish there could be more elements as it was more than a fiction book.
Rating: 4.35🌟
Author: Manoj Jain
Genre: Fiction, thrill
Publisher: The Write place
Plot: Children start their travels in the blissful kingdom of Shambala, a beautiful land, where they are protected and taken care of. They enter Shambala as little infants, trusting their parents and caregivers. The children continue on their journey, skipping along the path till they reach a dark forbidding gate, which like some powerful vacuum sucks them inside and into the next kingdom of Dystopia. I am their guide there and I will oversee their journey in this new land.
My opinion: I picked this book without reading the blurb because I didn't wish to spoil my excitement, so I thought this must be a horror one but it completely turned out to be a realistic & thoughtful read. The books talk about teenagers, their problems, adolescence & peer pressure. Also, how parents are forcing their will on teenagers due to which they minds are affected in a wrong way. I loved how the author managed to make a perfect balance between the relationship of parents & kids. The cover is so beautiful & also hilarious, the inverted title on book looks so adorable.
Pros: The characters, writing style & narration was altogether very good. The book is really short- could be finished in at most two hours, so definitely I think it's a worthy read & everyone should give it a try. I loved the concepts & elements used in book, the climax was also very amusing & I was definitely recommend this book to everyone. Also, if you are a beginner then go for it because the language turned out to be very much simple & alluring. Thrill element was blended well.
Cons: I wish there could be more elements as it was more than a fiction book.
Rating: 4.35🌟
December 8, 2018
'Dystopia' is a death-story of a girl named Anandita. The plot revolves around a reunion dinner party planned by one of the dead-girl's friend Teesha. As the story develops, you find that the day of get together is the same day as Anandita's birthday. The spirit of Dystopia keeps appearing in the plot to tell the readers about every character's story in the kingdom of Dystopia. I really liked the way the story develops and the terminologies used to describe the stages of life. Two major terms used are Shambala and Dystopia representing childhood and teenage respectively. All the invited characters have a different story with the dead Anandiya. Basically on that reunion the school friends try to find out why Anandita killed herself. The story tries to convey the meaning of Shambala and Dystopia using characters of the story. All characters are very well-developed , language is pretty easy. The only thing I disliked about the story is the end. It didn't end the way it progressed. One can have high expectations while reading it. But still, 'Dystopia' was short, simple and enjoyable read.
My favourite character of the story: The Spirit of Dystopia
As I'm a fiction lover, I really loved reading it. I rate it 4/5
My favourite character of the story: The Spirit of Dystopia
As I'm a fiction lover, I really loved reading it. I rate it 4/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2018
I would like to say l enjoyed it well but at some point I was expecting much more intense where it just became simple and quite pridictable for me. I have mix feeling regarding this book though I love the concept of this book. An introduction to what is dystopia would have helped the readers to smoothly transition into the story. Similarly, a better description of what is ‘Shambala’ would have benefitted the reader. The writing is good but fails to interest because of the incessant transition from reality to flashback. I felt that character building is poor it also coz it contains only 146 pages only. But I love the parenting tone of this book which is important topic to discuss. Our childhood is so much important phase of our life and the cultural impact always play important role in our afterlife as well. The book perfectly discuss the situation of parents n relation with children and it is relatable. We could co relate our childhood along with all characters. We all have something good and something bad. As famous line says “we all are villain in someone’s life”. It is up to us how we pour ourselves into situations.
January 29, 2019
This book is actually based on a reunion of some friends. The book is a quick short read, which involves around the lost childhood and entering to the world of Dystopia. Every child at some point of time enters the kingdom of Dystopia, after which they belongs to it. The kids, start behaving odd, because now they are in the hands of Dystopia.
So, the friends Teesha, Reema, Romesh, Kabir and Ankit get over a dinner arranged by Teesha. They start discussing about those beautiful days of their school life when they witnessed several incidents, and lived through them to reach this stage. The night goes by, and their discussion digs deeper and deeper. Through the end of the book, the story of Anandita, who committed suicide years ago, is discussed by these five friends. This story is something that may leave your heart wrecked.
Over all, the book is good for those who wants to read about parenting stories, and about the situations one suffer in one’s adolescence, which is referred here as Dystopia. If you want to go back to your school days, remember those situations you faced at home, you should try this book.
But, I have a concern, the friends especially Reema, was shown to have smoked and drunk repeatedly, I was wondering how were they able to do that, repeatedly on the same night when the dinner was already ready. Haha, just a minor concern.
So, the friends Teesha, Reema, Romesh, Kabir and Ankit get over a dinner arranged by Teesha. They start discussing about those beautiful days of their school life when they witnessed several incidents, and lived through them to reach this stage. The night goes by, and their discussion digs deeper and deeper. Through the end of the book, the story of Anandita, who committed suicide years ago, is discussed by these five friends. This story is something that may leave your heart wrecked.
Over all, the book is good for those who wants to read about parenting stories, and about the situations one suffer in one’s adolescence, which is referred here as Dystopia. If you want to go back to your school days, remember those situations you faced at home, you should try this book.
But, I have a concern, the friends especially Reema, was shown to have smoked and drunk repeatedly, I was wondering how were they able to do that, repeatedly on the same night when the dinner was already ready. Haha, just a minor concern.
June 4, 2020
Manoj V Jain’s Dystopia is the story of five school friends who reconnect after decades and attempt to resolve why a dear friend killed herself at eighteen.
Dystopia is nothing but a reflection of what we as adults might have gone through as kids, how our life shapes depending upon how over protective our parents were or careless with our up bringing; how we behaved with others as we grew up and vice versa.
The writing is good but fails to interest because of the incessant transition from reality to flashback. A topic gets initiated and even before its culmination, it is monotonously interrupted by the spirit of dystopia. The scenes hence become over-stretched and uninteresting.
‘Dystopia’ is an eye-opener. Thought provoking, and one that can leave adults especially those that force their will on their children, feeling guilty, ‘Dystopia’ reveals the damage over protectiveness can have on the young mind. This in turn translates into the child becoming an introvert or hesitating from revealing secrets that are meant only for parents’ ears.
Full review here: https://intheclassroomoflife.blogspot...
Dystopia is nothing but a reflection of what we as adults might have gone through as kids, how our life shapes depending upon how over protective our parents were or careless with our up bringing; how we behaved with others as we grew up and vice versa.
The writing is good but fails to interest because of the incessant transition from reality to flashback. A topic gets initiated and even before its culmination, it is monotonously interrupted by the spirit of dystopia. The scenes hence become over-stretched and uninteresting.
‘Dystopia’ is an eye-opener. Thought provoking, and one that can leave adults especially those that force their will on their children, feeling guilty, ‘Dystopia’ reveals the damage over protectiveness can have on the young mind. This in turn translates into the child becoming an introvert or hesitating from revealing secrets that are meant only for parents’ ears.
Full review here: https://intheclassroomoflife.blogspot...
October 25, 2018
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So there are very few books that can make me cry at the end. And this was one such book. I could feel the words written by the author. I could feel the pain hidden behind those words. I could feel the helplessness behind those words.
This book is simple and well written. In the beginning I did find some difficulty to understand the way of his writing but slowly as the pages turned i got comfortable with it and was lost in the book.
The background of each character is developed to the extent that is important in the story. I did not find any unnecessary back stories or lagging.
This book mainly concentrates on the fact that how children at their young age are treated, are the kind of people they turn out to be in their future. And in today's world it is a must read for all the parents and to be parents.
The ending became apparent towards the end but the way he wrote it kept me immersed in the story and shed tears at the end.
I will recommend everyone to read this book, because it's something that everyone should know so that there could be no more ananditas.
So there are very few books that can make me cry at the end. And this was one such book. I could feel the words written by the author. I could feel the pain hidden behind those words. I could feel the helplessness behind those words.
This book is simple and well written. In the beginning I did find some difficulty to understand the way of his writing but slowly as the pages turned i got comfortable with it and was lost in the book.
The background of each character is developed to the extent that is important in the story. I did not find any unnecessary back stories or lagging.
This book mainly concentrates on the fact that how children at their young age are treated, are the kind of people they turn out to be in their future. And in today's world it is a must read for all the parents and to be parents.
The ending became apparent towards the end but the way he wrote it kept me immersed in the story and shed tears at the end.
I will recommend everyone to read this book, because it's something that everyone should know so that there could be no more ananditas.
September 14, 2018
This short read, Dystopia by Manoj V jain is a thought provoking story of five friends who meet as adults many years after they were in school. Their journey through their childhood, their upbringing, then journey under the guidance of Dystopia and how they react to situations to what they have become today is all reflected in those few hours of their reunion.
Dystopia is nothing but a reflection of what we as adults might have gone through as kids, how our life shapes depending upon how over protective our parents were or careless with our up bringing; how we behaved with others as we grew up and vice versa.
There is also a hint of mystery about a girl who used to study with those five friends and the story unfolds with secrets of each friend as they open up on that eve.
I must say that its an interesting concept bu story could have been better. It is little predictable and some characters are annoying. Too much smoking in the story did give me cough :)
Dystopia is nothing but a reflection of what we as adults might have gone through as kids, how our life shapes depending upon how over protective our parents were or careless with our up bringing; how we behaved with others as we grew up and vice versa.
There is also a hint of mystery about a girl who used to study with those five friends and the story unfolds with secrets of each friend as they open up on that eve.
I must say that its an interesting concept bu story could have been better. It is little predictable and some characters are annoying. Too much smoking in the story did give me cough :)
August 1, 2019
The story is about the reunion of 5 friends sharing their experiences of the nostalgic past with Dystopia a phase in the human life where one is in the process of transformation from a kid to an adult, narrating their untold stories.
Parents sometimes are so engrossed in their world that they seem to overlook the passion and talent hidden in their child. They tend to set unrealistic goals to shape their future not realising that they are infact nipping the future of their children before it takes shape.
What I like?
The author has tried to capture the feelings that come along with teenage wonderfully.
Diplomacy has been maintained in explaining an sensitive topic like Child abuse.
What didn't go well with me?
Information about some characters were Inadequate and made it difficult to understand.
My Verdict
A good narration,simple language, well placed characters, unique style of writing, and an interesting plot makes it a nice one time .
Parents sometimes are so engrossed in their world that they seem to overlook the passion and talent hidden in their child. They tend to set unrealistic goals to shape their future not realising that they are infact nipping the future of their children before it takes shape.
What I like?
The author has tried to capture the feelings that come along with teenage wonderfully.
Diplomacy has been maintained in explaining an sensitive topic like Child abuse.
What didn't go well with me?
Information about some characters were Inadequate and made it difficult to understand.
My Verdict
A good narration,simple language, well placed characters, unique style of writing, and an interesting plot makes it a nice one time .
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