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Her Last Wish
His father's over expectations only ruined his self-confidence further with each failure. A ray of hope walked into his life as his wife, a charismatic personality spreading joy wherever she went. Everything is going per plan, but darkness comes knocking soon. He finds out that she does not have much time to live and takes it upon himself to fight all odds – even his family, if need be – to help her fight her medical condition. His father sees his own redemption in helping them, he knows his son will be a winner only if he will fight for her, with her. Will a defeated son prove himself to be a good husband? Will the father-son duo together be able to change the course of fate? Her Last Wish is an inspiring story of love, relationships and sacrifice, which proves once again how a good wife makes the best husband. About the Author :- Ajay K Pandey is currently working with Cognizant, Pune. Although he grew up with a dream of becoming a teacher, destiny landed him in the IT field. Travelling, trekking and reading novels are his hobbies. Travelling to different places has taught him about different cultures and people and makes him wonder how despite all the differences, there is a bond that unites them. Trekking always inspires him to deal with challenges like a sport. Reading is perhaps what makes him feel alive. Apart from writing, he wants to follow his role model Mother Teresa and make some contribution to the society. His debut novel You Are The Best Wife was based on his life events and went on to become a bestseller soon after its release. It charmed many hearts and inspired several others to live every moment with love, peace and happiness.
208 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2016
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Ajay K. Pandey
14 books472 followersAjay K Pandey is currently working with Cognizant, Pune. He grew up aspiring to be a teacher, but destiny landed him in the IT field. Travelling, trekking and reading novels take much of his leisure time. Travelling and meeting new people has taught him about different cultures and people, and makes him wonder how despite all the differences, there is a bond that unites them. Trekking taught him to deal with challenges like a sport. Reading is perhaps what makes him feel alive. Apart from writing, he wants to follow his role model Mother Teresa and make some contribution to the society. His second book is slated to hit the stands early next year. His debut work, You are the Best Wife is based on his life events and lessons.
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September 12, 2023
*Who knew his future book would make me hiss fire and burn the book?
This books tells about a mild main character Vijay getting married to a out-of-a-dream-perfect character, Astha. What led to such a marriage is beautifully explained like how it happens most of the time. Love & sacrifice going together hand in hand as it happens in real life.
Life as it happens turns out for unseen tragedy as Astha got diagnosed as HIV positive.
You would have start thinking by now this novel is just like any other story dealing with the same old dilemma & issues that usually goes with HIV.
But heck, I was bowled over by how the author gives certain facts right. No other so called authors of today have dealt with such a sensitive issue with such tact & sensitivity.
I just love the way how the character revolves from someone who was no one in his own eyes to someone who could do anything for his better half.
How he earned his wife's trust until her dying moment touched my heart which left me sobbing like a lost kid at the end of this book.
The love-hate relationship between the family has been described so well.
👎However, accepting someone blindly without knowing anything is not that easy as has been portrayed.
👎And throwing away everything on a new research for some unknown 'antibiotic' for a viral infection. Well... I seriously cannot accept this even as a fiction thing.
But it is a good read overall.
So many misconceptions will clear up regarding HIV/AIDS.
Educative, romantic, thought provoking!
This books tells about a mild main character Vijay getting married to a out-of-a-dream-perfect character, Astha. What led to such a marriage is beautifully explained like how it happens most of the time. Love & sacrifice going together hand in hand as it happens in real life.
Life as it happens turns out for unseen tragedy as Astha got diagnosed as HIV positive.
You would have start thinking by now this novel is just like any other story dealing with the same old dilemma & issues that usually goes with HIV.
But heck, I was bowled over by how the author gives certain facts right. No other so called authors of today have dealt with such a sensitive issue with such tact & sensitivity.
I just love the way how the character revolves from someone who was no one in his own eyes to someone who could do anything for his better half.
How he earned his wife's trust until her dying moment touched my heart which left me sobbing like a lost kid at the end of this book.
The love-hate relationship between the family has been described so well.
👎However, accepting someone blindly without knowing anything is not that easy as has been portrayed.
👎And throwing away everything on a new research for some unknown 'antibiotic' for a viral infection. Well... I seriously cannot accept this even as a fiction thing.
But it is a good read overall.
So many misconceptions will clear up regarding HIV/AIDS.
Educative, romantic, thought provoking!
February 23, 2017
A good message packed in a sweet story
Most of the time, books on heavy topics end up being just that . Heavy. Heavy with layers and layers of do's and don'ts and end up being a thesis rather than a fiction meant to evoke the required emotions from the readers.
"Her Last Wish" to me has successfully maintained a balance in carrying forward the story without bringing out too much preaching but at the same time it also brings to light some of the bad and heartbreaking facets about the theme of the book.
The book deals with two layers. One that caters to the hot question of dealing with a society that prefers to be ignorant and insensitive to HIV and choose to be blind against its awareness. The other layer deals with the struggles and strength one exhibits while being in a relationship.
So it gives two lessons . One, awareness about HIV without being too preachy and other a strong lesson on relationship goals.
The only odd thing that I saw was how in the middle of an otherwise smooth flowing book random excerpts/viewpoint of other characters sort of break the flow which i thought could have achieved in maybe a little more creative or convincing manner rather than being an "out of the blue" element. I also wished there could have been a little more layers to the narration to make the book a bit more powerful but then again that could be just me being nit picking
At times the language can sound a bit colloquial but rest flows smoothly and easily for an easy reading experience
So in conclusion it's a romance that is matured and sensitive yet teaches you so much
Most of the time, books on heavy topics end up being just that . Heavy. Heavy with layers and layers of do's and don'ts and end up being a thesis rather than a fiction meant to evoke the required emotions from the readers.
"Her Last Wish" to me has successfully maintained a balance in carrying forward the story without bringing out too much preaching but at the same time it also brings to light some of the bad and heartbreaking facets about the theme of the book.
The book deals with two layers. One that caters to the hot question of dealing with a society that prefers to be ignorant and insensitive to HIV and choose to be blind against its awareness. The other layer deals with the struggles and strength one exhibits while being in a relationship.
So it gives two lessons . One, awareness about HIV without being too preachy and other a strong lesson on relationship goals.
The only odd thing that I saw was how in the middle of an otherwise smooth flowing book random excerpts/viewpoint of other characters sort of break the flow which i thought could have achieved in maybe a little more creative or convincing manner rather than being an "out of the blue" element. I also wished there could have been a little more layers to the narration to make the book a bit more powerful but then again that could be just me being nit picking
At times the language can sound a bit colloquial but rest flows smoothly and easily for an easy reading experience
So in conclusion it's a romance that is matured and sensitive yet teaches you so much
February 7, 2017
An eternal love story. A story of a boy who never heard what his heart says and when he listen his heart, he is ready to do whatever it takes to fulfill all the wishes before her last breath. His heart. His wife. His life.
Nothing has in Vijay’s life which gives him a reason to be alive. He walked the path his parents choose for him whether it is his job as a professor which he get only because his mother has an approach and she get him placed in a college as an ad-hoc professor. His father wants him to be an IAS and he gives his five years of life to fulfill his father’s dream, which never happened. Astha; his wife, you can say come in to his life by luck. She is his purpose to live. He can do anything just to see a smile on her face.
I do not find first half of the book intruding. In fact, I pitied on Vijay for being so dumb but when I progressed through the second half it captivate me. The author justified the true love by his protagonist Vijay. Yes he is dumb infact a simpleton but he is a man who loves his wife who is his life and being silly and crazy in love is not a bad thing. Love has no rule book.
The story is remarkable. The narration is pretty good. Once again Ajay K. Pandey comes with his new story to win million hearts. The book is for all the romance book lovers.
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Nothing has in Vijay’s life which gives him a reason to be alive. He walked the path his parents choose for him whether it is his job as a professor which he get only because his mother has an approach and she get him placed in a college as an ad-hoc professor. His father wants him to be an IAS and he gives his five years of life to fulfill his father’s dream, which never happened. Astha; his wife, you can say come in to his life by luck. She is his purpose to live. He can do anything just to see a smile on her face.
I do not find first half of the book intruding. In fact, I pitied on Vijay for being so dumb but when I progressed through the second half it captivate me. The author justified the true love by his protagonist Vijay. Yes he is dumb infact a simpleton but he is a man who loves his wife who is his life and being silly and crazy in love is not a bad thing. Love has no rule book.
The story is remarkable. The narration is pretty good. Once again Ajay K. Pandey comes with his new story to win million hearts. The book is for all the romance book lovers.
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February 10, 2017
Love needs no season to blossom. Astha and Vijay fall in the clutches of love and cannot help but drink the love potion. For Vijay, who was once a total failure, who could not live up to the expectations of his parents, who always was a victim of ill-fate; getting married to Astha was a life turning event for him. The stars became in his favour and things started falling into place. But life is not a cake walk!
“Her Last Wish”, as predictable as it sounds, is a story that highlights the mental trauma and the solitude that besieges the person who is on the verge of losing a loved one. Astha gives in to HIV; she has only a few months to live. But this news becomes the bane of Vijay’s existence. The story showcases different emotions and how they govern the personality and behavior of the person. It is a potpourri of emotional drama, guilt, regret, trust, sacrifice and love.
With a warm and pleasing cover, the blurb of the book doesn’t fail to impress. However, there is one major drawback that I would like to emphasize on- plagiarism. The pages (22-23) elucidate the details of the research done by the narrator about HIV. The author has violated the copyright policies and has copied the information, just as it is present on the Internet, in the book. There has been no paraphrasing done. This displeased me quite a bit. On the same lines, it is saddening to know that the publishers are also ignoring such copyright violation and are more focused on going ahead with printing and publishing the book.
The story is fast paced and the conversations have been penned down in an interesting way. The predictability, however, could have been reduced by introducing twists and turns. There are editing errors which might irk the readers; the typesetting and font (style, size) are fine.
The characterization of the protagonists has been done nicely. There is a perfect balance in the roles of the characters and that is reflected all throughout. The narration is lucid and the dialogs are short and crisp. The printing quality is superb and the storyline is engaging.
Overall, this is a good book which loses its impact because of some negligence that was shown by the author as well as the publisher. (The rating is less as violating copyrights is unethical in the literary field)
Best wishes to the author!
“Her Last Wish”, as predictable as it sounds, is a story that highlights the mental trauma and the solitude that besieges the person who is on the verge of losing a loved one. Astha gives in to HIV; she has only a few months to live. But this news becomes the bane of Vijay’s existence. The story showcases different emotions and how they govern the personality and behavior of the person. It is a potpourri of emotional drama, guilt, regret, trust, sacrifice and love.
With a warm and pleasing cover, the blurb of the book doesn’t fail to impress. However, there is one major drawback that I would like to emphasize on- plagiarism. The pages (22-23) elucidate the details of the research done by the narrator about HIV. The author has violated the copyright policies and has copied the information, just as it is present on the Internet, in the book. There has been no paraphrasing done. This displeased me quite a bit. On the same lines, it is saddening to know that the publishers are also ignoring such copyright violation and are more focused on going ahead with printing and publishing the book.
The story is fast paced and the conversations have been penned down in an interesting way. The predictability, however, could have been reduced by introducing twists and turns. There are editing errors which might irk the readers; the typesetting and font (style, size) are fine.
The characterization of the protagonists has been done nicely. There is a perfect balance in the roles of the characters and that is reflected all throughout. The narration is lucid and the dialogs are short and crisp. The printing quality is superb and the storyline is engaging.
Overall, this is a good book which loses its impact because of some negligence that was shown by the author as well as the publisher. (The rating is less as violating copyrights is unethical in the literary field)
Best wishes to the author!
February 6, 2017
A man who considers himself as a failure and a woman with ambitions are a perfect mismatch, and yet they make up a duo in love with each other.
Vijay's life was nothing less than a flop show with depressing storyline, he held a record for not being able to achieve anything with his life. His job was pulled off by his mother and his attempts at everything lead to failure.
Astha's walk into his life was somewhat of a miracle, because Astha was too beautiful in comparison to Vijay and an extrovert.
Vijay's failure didn't hurt him anymore, he was happy with Astha but life wasn't done with him, his paradise stood crumbling in front of him when he came to know that Astha was dying. His only light was pushed into darkness .
Her Last Wish is a story of a man trying to be a good husband for the last few days of his wife, the story of a man madly in love with a woman, his wife.
The best thing about the book was the unpredictability, each time I came across a plot twist it amazed me, especially those seven wishes, they were impossible yet they were possible. The author has beautifully framed the story and has made it seem very real.
I have not read the first novel from the author's pen so the first few pages disappointed me because I had expected a better way of writing from someone with a bestselling novel but still a reader's expectation made me stick to the very end and I was able to witness a very beautiful story of love.
I had read numerous love stories in the past and the monotony of teenage love had made me run from the particular genre romance but this book was enough to renew my faith in Indian Romance Authors.
To top it all, the choice of disease was surely a master stroke but I won't be revealing the name as the author has not done the same in the blurb.
Do not judge this book by its blurb, the tale inside is too beautiful to be written in short.
According to me, the book needs a sequel and I would love to read the story continuing with Aparjita in the scene, the author would surely manage to weave an unique plot like he did in this one.
Ratings- 3.5 out of 5 stars
As mentioned earlier, I had expected more from the author in terms of level of writing and improving that would make the book unquestionable.
Some editing errors were spotted.
Though the title is "Her Last Wish", Astha didn't have any specific last wish that has been highlighted in the book.
Vijay's life was nothing less than a flop show with depressing storyline, he held a record for not being able to achieve anything with his life. His job was pulled off by his mother and his attempts at everything lead to failure.
Astha's walk into his life was somewhat of a miracle, because Astha was too beautiful in comparison to Vijay and an extrovert.
Vijay's failure didn't hurt him anymore, he was happy with Astha but life wasn't done with him, his paradise stood crumbling in front of him when he came to know that Astha was dying. His only light was pushed into darkness .
Her Last Wish is a story of a man trying to be a good husband for the last few days of his wife, the story of a man madly in love with a woman, his wife.
The best thing about the book was the unpredictability, each time I came across a plot twist it amazed me, especially those seven wishes, they were impossible yet they were possible. The author has beautifully framed the story and has made it seem very real.
I have not read the first novel from the author's pen so the first few pages disappointed me because I had expected a better way of writing from someone with a bestselling novel but still a reader's expectation made me stick to the very end and I was able to witness a very beautiful story of love.
I had read numerous love stories in the past and the monotony of teenage love had made me run from the particular genre romance but this book was enough to renew my faith in Indian Romance Authors.
To top it all, the choice of disease was surely a master stroke but I won't be revealing the name as the author has not done the same in the blurb.
Do not judge this book by its blurb, the tale inside is too beautiful to be written in short.
According to me, the book needs a sequel and I would love to read the story continuing with Aparjita in the scene, the author would surely manage to weave an unique plot like he did in this one.
Ratings- 3.5 out of 5 stars
As mentioned earlier, I had expected more from the author in terms of level of writing and improving that would make the book unquestionable.
Some editing errors were spotted.
Though the title is "Her Last Wish", Astha didn't have any specific last wish that has been highlighted in the book.
March 24, 2017
usually stay away from tear-jerkers and from the blurb of this one, it was quite evident that this was going to be a sob fest. I had never read one by an Indian author and was quite curious to see if this was going to be different or one of those melodramatic, overdone kind of stories.
Her Last Wish is the story of a couple who are the perfect opposites of each other. On one hand while Vijay Sharma is a self-doubting, timid man, his wife, Aastha is bold, loud and very practical. The story kicks off when Ajay receives a phone call from Aastha’s blood bank and he learns that Aastha is HIV positive. Devastated and destroyed, Her Last Wish is a story about how the couple braves the circumstances and how Vijay does his best to fulfil everyone of his wife’s wishes.
The premise sounded good and I mentally racked up the the tingling of it mirroring P. S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. I liked how the story was woven in to accommodate the rift between the outsider daughter in law and the parents. What I did not like however was the character of Vijay. He is top whiney, too insecure and too pansy. With a woman who is not only bold and beautiful but also keeping her strength in place even when she knows she is going to die, Vijay was a disappointment of a partner. The story does showcase their love, light moments, emotional turmoil, coming around and realisation but when you have a central character that infuriates you everytime he is mentioned, you know something isn’t right.
In one particular scene, Vijay’s mother comes to the hospital to see Aastha while she is in the hospital. The scene could have been much more impactful had the sympathy and pity not taken over. There were times when some conversations went on for ages and did not really have to be there. Could have been so much better had the melodrama be toned down. The worst part was that even in the end, through all of Aastha’s efforts, Vijay still was doubtful and whiney.
Overall, 3 stars out of 5 read for me. It had so much potential to be a 5 but the melodrama marred it.
Disclaimer : I received a copy of the Ebook from Arudhaa Club in exchange of an honest review.
Her Last Wish is the story of a couple who are the perfect opposites of each other. On one hand while Vijay Sharma is a self-doubting, timid man, his wife, Aastha is bold, loud and very practical. The story kicks off when Ajay receives a phone call from Aastha’s blood bank and he learns that Aastha is HIV positive. Devastated and destroyed, Her Last Wish is a story about how the couple braves the circumstances and how Vijay does his best to fulfil everyone of his wife’s wishes.
The premise sounded good and I mentally racked up the the tingling of it mirroring P. S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. I liked how the story was woven in to accommodate the rift between the outsider daughter in law and the parents. What I did not like however was the character of Vijay. He is top whiney, too insecure and too pansy. With a woman who is not only bold and beautiful but also keeping her strength in place even when she knows she is going to die, Vijay was a disappointment of a partner. The story does showcase their love, light moments, emotional turmoil, coming around and realisation but when you have a central character that infuriates you everytime he is mentioned, you know something isn’t right.
In one particular scene, Vijay’s mother comes to the hospital to see Aastha while she is in the hospital. The scene could have been much more impactful had the sympathy and pity not taken over. There were times when some conversations went on for ages and did not really have to be there. Could have been so much better had the melodrama be toned down. The worst part was that even in the end, through all of Aastha’s efforts, Vijay still was doubtful and whiney.
Overall, 3 stars out of 5 read for me. It had so much potential to be a 5 but the melodrama marred it.
Disclaimer : I received a copy of the Ebook from Arudhaa Club in exchange of an honest review.
January 5, 2017
The book is a heartwarming story of a young couple in love. Morals, love, sacrific and feelings: these are the primary components of this book.
The protagonist, Vijay, is a hopeless man. His wife was diagnosed with AIDS and the efforts he tried making won our hearts. Despite of every negativity surrounding his wife’s disease, he made sure to comfort his wife in the difficult phase. His portrayal describes an ideal husband.
The book review of this novel slices up as a story with constant element of pain. The author’s simple writing piles up the emotion. Consider this simple, yet touching line, while deciding the baby’s name-
“My Mind said, Aprajita means a winner. Astha will go down as a winner” (Page-180)
Even simple lines like these imply deep and painful meanings when you flow with the story. Apart from the lead characters, the readers will find the supporting characters penned down equally beautiful.
The kind of love described in the book gives reader a touching view of what love actually can be. The emotions of this book are tear-demanding ones.
The narration and language part is beautifully done. The title is catchy and meaningful, though the book cover could have been unique. The plot is well woven and makes the reader stick to the story. he book is a page turner.
Overall, a soft, touching and entertaining read.
For complete review, visit this link- http://dipanshurawal.com/her-last-wis...
The protagonist, Vijay, is a hopeless man. His wife was diagnosed with AIDS and the efforts he tried making won our hearts. Despite of every negativity surrounding his wife’s disease, he made sure to comfort his wife in the difficult phase. His portrayal describes an ideal husband.
The book review of this novel slices up as a story with constant element of pain. The author’s simple writing piles up the emotion. Consider this simple, yet touching line, while deciding the baby’s name-
“My Mind said, Aprajita means a winner. Astha will go down as a winner” (Page-180)
Even simple lines like these imply deep and painful meanings when you flow with the story. Apart from the lead characters, the readers will find the supporting characters penned down equally beautiful.
The kind of love described in the book gives reader a touching view of what love actually can be. The emotions of this book are tear-demanding ones.
The narration and language part is beautifully done. The title is catchy and meaningful, though the book cover could have been unique. The plot is well woven and makes the reader stick to the story. he book is a page turner.
Overall, a soft, touching and entertaining read.
For complete review, visit this link- http://dipanshurawal.com/her-last-wis...
April 1, 2017
I am sure this author has made up his mind that by his every book he will make his readers’ cry. By ” Her Last Wish” the author succeeded to bring tears in my eyes all over again. The book revolves around the life of Vijay and his wife Astha. Vijay a simple boy, whereas on the other hand his wife was a girl who loved non-veg and loved drinking. The starting few pages of the book was like good. While reading them it was that we can connect it with families around us. But with the turning of pages, it was getting more and more emotional. How Astha’s wishes, written years before were now Vijay’s only aim to fulfill.There are many twists and turns but in this book I loved each and every characters from the major characters to the minor one, each character was special. From Vijay’s parents to Sargham and Daniel every one had their own part and it was like all the things were happening right in front of the eyes. The writing style of the author is well and it is very easy to understand and we get attached to the book as well as the characters. Astha was really a brave girl and getting a husband like Vijay would be everyone’s dreams.
Overall it was a super amazing read. I loved each and every word of the book. I request the author not to make his readers’ cry with his every book.
Overall it was a super amazing read. I loved each and every word of the book. I request the author not to make his readers’ cry with his every book.
March 11, 2018
I knew the ending ...but I still read it.. coz it was so good
April 27, 2019
Book Title: Her Last Wish
Author: Ajay K Pandey
Format: Paper Back
Book Title:
The title of the book is ‘Her Last Wish’ is emotional.
Book Cover:
The cover of the book is a digital image of a guy, kissing his girl and they definitely look like a happy couple.
Plot:
This is a story about a father and his son on whom he sets a lot of expectations. Instead of boosting up his son’s energy with his inspiring words, he shatters him by giving nothing but pressure. His son tastes the failure in each and every step he takes and regrets everything in his life.
He gets married to a woman who is empathic, loving and sweet in the most possible way. Her charismatic persona and caring nature bring him back to his world and he starts living with joy and contentment.
But fate has different plans and soon he will find out that she has no time left to live and the battle of survival begins. He fights with his wife’s medical condition along with her. The whole family comes into the picture and feel sorry for the couple and could not see the suffering which they are going through.
Will the couple succeed in their battle of survival? What is her last wish and will she come back with a great effort which her husband makes? Will his father understand his son’s pain and support him?
Well, read this good book ‘Her Last Wish’ by Ajay K Pandey
What I like:
1. The plot and the storyline are good and give life and essence to the characters.
2. The relationship between wife and husband, father and son is shown in an extraordinary way.
What I didn’t like:
The narration could be more intriguing so that it can absorb many readers and leave them awestruck. Other than that I found this book interesting with good points.
Narration:
The narration could be more fascinating and realistic so that the readers don’t lose track of it.
Language & Grammar:
A clear language with neat and uncomplicated grammar is used in the book
My Final Verdict:
A heart-touching story which is apt for all ages and leaves the readers with a great feeling.
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
January 5, 2017
Story in a nutshell:
What would you do if you are told that your better half is diagnosed with HIV and has a limited time to live? Won't you be swept off your feet? Meet Vijay, the protagonist who has encontered a similar situation in his life. His wife is diagnosed HIV positive and is pregnant. Vijay is determined to fight the disease. But will he be successful? Her last wish is a story of a loving husband who wants to fulfill all the wishes of his dying wife. Its a story of a father of the baby whose mother won't be able to see him grow.
Review:
The story begins with a happy moment which turns into a sad one. The protagonist comes to know about the disease his wife is suffering from. He takes us through his childhood and his college days. He also talks about how he meets Astha and their marriage. The story takes a turn when Vijay discovers about Astha's wishes and decides to try to fulfil all of them.
The narration has been done in first person narrative. The language is simple and has that personal touch which will make you feel like you've known the characters since quite long time. There are not many characters involved. The ones which are have a significant role to play. The chapters wherein the other characters speak their heart are like cherries on the cake. The incidents have been rightly placed.
Her last week is a book that is written from heart. You will feel it once you read it. An emotional tale for all romance lovers out there!
Merits:
The author has done a commendable job by speaking about HIV disease and also about how the HIV positive patients are looked upon and treated by others.
Author has once again proved that love is unconditional.
I rate:
Cover: 3/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Story: 3.5/5
I rate 'Her last wish' with 3.5/5 stars.
What would you do if you are told that your better half is diagnosed with HIV and has a limited time to live? Won't you be swept off your feet? Meet Vijay, the protagonist who has encontered a similar situation in his life. His wife is diagnosed HIV positive and is pregnant. Vijay is determined to fight the disease. But will he be successful? Her last wish is a story of a loving husband who wants to fulfill all the wishes of his dying wife. Its a story of a father of the baby whose mother won't be able to see him grow.
Review:
The story begins with a happy moment which turns into a sad one. The protagonist comes to know about the disease his wife is suffering from. He takes us through his childhood and his college days. He also talks about how he meets Astha and their marriage. The story takes a turn when Vijay discovers about Astha's wishes and decides to try to fulfil all of them.
The narration has been done in first person narrative. The language is simple and has that personal touch which will make you feel like you've known the characters since quite long time. There are not many characters involved. The ones which are have a significant role to play. The chapters wherein the other characters speak their heart are like cherries on the cake. The incidents have been rightly placed.
Her last week is a book that is written from heart. You will feel it once you read it. An emotional tale for all romance lovers out there!
Merits:
The author has done a commendable job by speaking about HIV disease and also about how the HIV positive patients are looked upon and treated by others.
Author has once again proved that love is unconditional.
I rate:
Cover: 3/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Story: 3.5/5
I rate 'Her last wish' with 3.5/5 stars.
March 9, 2017
The second book of Ajay sir is pretty ok and after the huge success of the first one it was hard to stay away from the second one. From the cover and the blurb it seems a really engrossing and touchy subject but was it the same, well, read to find out. There are no doubt some flaws in the book but nothing is perfect. There was a balance of everything, in short a recipe to win the heart of readers who are into light reading. Was there any scope? It depends according to the taste of the reader.
I enjoyed the book but there were a lot of things that i was expecting from the book which it was not able to deliver. I think romance novels are nowadays more hard to right because after one point of time they all move in just one direction and it is hard to differentiate two books which showcase the same subject matter.
You can read the complete review here-
https://thesubtlebraiding.blogspot.in...
I enjoyed the book but there were a lot of things that i was expecting from the book which it was not able to deliver. I think romance novels are nowadays more hard to right because after one point of time they all move in just one direction and it is hard to differentiate two books which showcase the same subject matter.
You can read the complete review here-
https://thesubtlebraiding.blogspot.in...
April 21, 2019
My god it was too good ..I cannot believe I have completed reading this masterpiece..
I will say this book is definitely a masterpiece..
This book has the elements of romance ,despair and faith ...
It was getting kind of emotional for me to read it but I finally did it👏👏
Aastha the main protagonist has seven wishes on her list which she wanted to fulfill before she died
Seven impossible wishes before I die:
1. Become a good mother
2. Sorry to Daniel
3. Marry a hero or celebrity.
4. A very grand birthday.
5. Having one or half-a-crore in my account.
6. Photo on front page of a gossip magazine
7. BB on me.
What I loved
I loved the character of Vijay a lot .. Growing from a totally introvert personality to extrovert (I would rather say outgoing) is different..
The way the author has presented this character is just awesome..
Moreover Aastha is just awesome..She is an angel born on earth 😍😍😍
The way she lives her life to fullest is just beyond words..
One should learn from her that happiness can be found in every situation.
Don't cry on your small issues when people everyday are dealing with something big ..
I partially liked when she didn't compromise with her mother in law ...
I liked Sanjay(Vijay's father) in the later part of the book ...The way he supported Vijay and Aastha is just wow..But I didn't like him before which I will discuss further...
What I hated
Vijay's mother is portrayed as a dominating mother in law who doesn't compromise with her daughter in law..
The initial part of the story showed Sanjay imposes his dreams on Vijay which was kind of disgusting for me ..
Parents should try to understand that your children won't excel in the field you would push them into..It's their happiness which should be given the utmost importance...
This is all for this book in my humble opinion..
Thanks for reading my review 💞
Have a nice day :)
I will say this book is definitely a masterpiece..
This book has the elements of romance ,despair and faith ...
It was getting kind of emotional for me to read it but I finally did it👏👏
Aastha the main protagonist has seven wishes on her list which she wanted to fulfill before she died
Seven impossible wishes before I die:
1. Become a good mother
2. Sorry to Daniel
3. Marry a hero or celebrity.
4. A very grand birthday.
5. Having one or half-a-crore in my account.
6. Photo on front page of a gossip magazine
7. BB on me.
What I loved
I loved the character of Vijay a lot .. Growing from a totally introvert personality to extrovert (I would rather say outgoing) is different..
The way the author has presented this character is just awesome..
Moreover Aastha is just awesome..She is an angel born on earth 😍😍😍
The way she lives her life to fullest is just beyond words..
One should learn from her that happiness can be found in every situation.
Don't cry on your small issues when people everyday are dealing with something big ..
I partially liked when she didn't compromise with her mother in law ...
I liked Sanjay(Vijay's father) in the later part of the book ...The way he supported Vijay and Aastha is just wow..But I didn't like him before which I will discuss further...
What I hated
Vijay's mother is portrayed as a dominating mother in law who doesn't compromise with her daughter in law..
The initial part of the story showed Sanjay imposes his dreams on Vijay which was kind of disgusting for me ..
Parents should try to understand that your children won't excel in the field you would push them into..It's their happiness which should be given the utmost importance...
This is all for this book in my humble opinion..
Thanks for reading my review 💞
Have a nice day :)
June 19, 2017
Was I Lost In the Book? Undoubtedly I Was.
A heartwarming romantic tragedy. “Her Last Wish”, as predictable as it sounds is an rollercoaster of emotions. TIME IS LIMITED BUT THE MEMORIES ARE TIMELESS. Love needs no terms and conditions, no permutations and combinations. The tale of Astha and Vijay with a medical disease HIV AIDS as their child is an amalgamation of guilt, regret, trust, sacrifice and love.
The pleasing cover with the mindboggling blurb is enough for a reader to take up the novel and be hooked. The palate of humane emotions like the joy of friendship, sorrows and difficulties that one faces in the path of life has been well portrayed. The genre seems very interesting and appealing to youngsters who have experienced the essence of love and relationships in their lives. The creativity, vivid descriptions, excellent storytelling, honesty, simplified yet elegant English makes us to imagine things with eyes open. The story is well paced and the narration of characters has been beautifully described and is engaging till the end. It makes you complete the novel at one go. It strikes the perfect chord emotionally.
Its difficult to find a book as honest, romantic, inspiring and heart touching novel like this. I would recommend everyone to read the book as it will surely fill you up with positive attitude towards life and it will also give you courage to fight back the tough and unpleasant circumstances in your way. The words are straight from the heart.
All the best to the writer for rejuvenating the romance once again as his debut novel “You are the best wife”.
A heartwarming romantic tragedy. “Her Last Wish”, as predictable as it sounds is an rollercoaster of emotions. TIME IS LIMITED BUT THE MEMORIES ARE TIMELESS. Love needs no terms and conditions, no permutations and combinations. The tale of Astha and Vijay with a medical disease HIV AIDS as their child is an amalgamation of guilt, regret, trust, sacrifice and love.
The pleasing cover with the mindboggling blurb is enough for a reader to take up the novel and be hooked. The palate of humane emotions like the joy of friendship, sorrows and difficulties that one faces in the path of life has been well portrayed. The genre seems very interesting and appealing to youngsters who have experienced the essence of love and relationships in their lives. The creativity, vivid descriptions, excellent storytelling, honesty, simplified yet elegant English makes us to imagine things with eyes open. The story is well paced and the narration of characters has been beautifully described and is engaging till the end. It makes you complete the novel at one go. It strikes the perfect chord emotionally.
Its difficult to find a book as honest, romantic, inspiring and heart touching novel like this. I would recommend everyone to read the book as it will surely fill you up with positive attitude towards life and it will also give you courage to fight back the tough and unpleasant circumstances in your way. The words are straight from the heart.
All the best to the writer for rejuvenating the romance once again as his debut novel “You are the best wife”.
January 30, 2020
HiFirstly I would like to thank Ajay, the author......
Actually this is a fiction ,but still I felt like a reality..
In this story, it shows the worth of love.
I like the way Vijay(husband) hide bad news from her ,because he dont wanna loose his wife (astha).
A beautiful story that inspiring in every way .The way he cares his wife was amazing .A story that peoves the worth of love .
An emotional rollercoaster ride with lots of ups and down .Though this is not something that is planned, but his his love for his wife takes him on a journey to save his wife from the diseases without letting her know about it.Its really painful to see your loved ones loosing the battle of life bit by bit . And this is the time one realises the actual meaning of life .Though,i dont have such emotional experience but still i can feel Vijay's feelings for his wife (Astha) He don't have anything left after hearing that his wife has HIV diseases.But he tried his best to fullfill her 7 wishes quitely .
Thus,it does'nt have much romantic scene ,but its really a good love story .The turns and twists in the story are really interesting and keep the readers hooked to the book till the end.The author has beautifully framed the story and has made it seems real.
This novel is high on emotional with very good narration of the author .
Overall,Her last wish is a senstitive mature love story that is recommended to everyone who values life .
I wish i could also have someone like Vijay in my life ...😅
Actually this is a fiction ,but still I felt like a reality..
In this story, it shows the worth of love.
I like the way Vijay(husband) hide bad news from her ,because he dont wanna loose his wife (astha).
A beautiful story that inspiring in every way .The way he cares his wife was amazing .A story that peoves the worth of love .
An emotional rollercoaster ride with lots of ups and down .Though this is not something that is planned, but his his love for his wife takes him on a journey to save his wife from the diseases without letting her know about it.Its really painful to see your loved ones loosing the battle of life bit by bit . And this is the time one realises the actual meaning of life .Though,i dont have such emotional experience but still i can feel Vijay's feelings for his wife (Astha) He don't have anything left after hearing that his wife has HIV diseases.But he tried his best to fullfill her 7 wishes quitely .
Thus,it does'nt have much romantic scene ,but its really a good love story .The turns and twists in the story are really interesting and keep the readers hooked to the book till the end.The author has beautifully framed the story and has made it seems real.
This novel is high on emotional with very good narration of the author .
Overall,Her last wish is a senstitive mature love story that is recommended to everyone who values life .
I wish i could also have someone like Vijay in my life ...😅
September 11, 2024
I always love reading Ajay K Pandey's lightweight books, filled with emotions and the daily life experiences of Indians. "Her Last Wish" is the third book by Ajay that I've read, and once again, he doesn't disappoint.
The story of Vijay and Astha is deeply emotional and beautifully captures the essence of love and loss. Ajay's ability to make the characters so vivid leaves a lasting impression, as if you’ve lived alongside them. You can’t help but get involved in the story, feeling every bit of their pain, hope, and love. "Her Last Wish" is a touching, memorable read that stays with you long after you’ve finished it.
The story of Vijay and Astha is deeply emotional and beautifully captures the essence of love and loss. Ajay's ability to make the characters so vivid leaves a lasting impression, as if you’ve lived alongside them. You can’t help but get involved in the story, feeling every bit of their pain, hope, and love. "Her Last Wish" is a touching, memorable read that stays with you long after you’ve finished it.
July 2, 2018
Before I would like to begin, I'm mentioning it beforehand that my review is going to be long & negative. Yes, you heard it right, a 'negative' review.
Often life pushes us in situations where we lose everything & circumstances are so severe that we tend to lose the only person whom we love or care the most. It clouds one's conscience & devastates them completely. The amount of humor & pain incorporated in the book is worth commenting upon. It has been balanced throughout the book.
However, I'm going to mention the following points for which I've given a negative rating. Also, due to the conclusion given in the book, I'm giving it 1 star. Else, my contemplation would have given the book purely the least rating it can deserve.
Cover is bad. It has been a total letdown for me. As it portrays live humans in the book. I'm not against it. It's just I'm not a huge fan of the characters who have been portrayed on the book cover. Additionally, when it comes to maintaining equilibrium alongside story, it becomes a total disaster. It doesn't go with the story in hand. On the contrary, the cover should have been something else. The actual cover is far different from what is should have been, considering the way the plot has been portrayed in the story. Because the book talks about pain & separation, I feel the cover could have been designed much better, with careful discernation.
Title is good. Aptly selected with the plot.
Theme consists of love, sadness, friendship, family, true love, unrequited love, betrayal, pain & many aspects infused together.
Coming to the main point of the review, too many vulgar scene has been presented, which kills the mood required to read it.
It seems as though, the term 'sex' has been highlighted over here very effectively & efficiently. I feel the main objective of the book is to inculcate sex among the readers; to substantiate the fact that sex is an inevitable part of our life, sex is a necessity when it comes to relationships, sex forms the basis of love & whatsoever.
And the fun yet surprising part is, the female character doesn't object or protest against the objectification of women on the basis of carnal pleasures or lust. It shows objectification of women, & portrays them in the form of lust in many instances. It may work in Indian culture, certainly upto a great extent. But it goes against the belief of many individuals. So it was necessary to mention these points. The poor portrayal or highlighted words like 'boobs' or 'sex' & the persuasion of them in a careless sense is what really ticked me off & hence the negative review.
So I wouldn't recommend it for all age groups.
There're no good quotes. No facts or highlights or anything which helps a reader gain some insight or knowledge of life. Only the sense of humour inculcated at some stages along with the painful climax encouraged me to give an overall rating of 1.
Every particular scene has been explained in an over dramatic fashion, it keeps prolonging. It felt totally hopeless, useless & meaningless. This shows how much amount of immature writing has been employed in the book. I got this book based on the overhyped market researches which going on everywhere these days, also the newsletters which seem to add further 'masala' to the fake content & stuffs very dubiously.
However, at time when I was reading it, I regretted having bought this book. It personifies males as perverted species & with dejection personifies women as shameful objects of lust. At times I just regretted my decision to buy this book. However, I sticked to the end.
Writing is poor, even the choice of words haven't been selected aptly. Abrupt usage of vocabulary & no good ethical knowledge of grammar makes it even more worse. It has so many typesetting, printing, editing mistakes. Even the grammar is totally bad.
And of course, undoubtedly monotonous at many times.
Nothing unique about the story. Just a common bollywood cliché (love story romance types). Not recommended to all the readers.
My advice : there're many wonderful legendary books out there. Basically, they're lost in the chaos & depths of time. Kindly read them & stay away from these sophomore & sophisticated (irony) books.
Often life pushes us in situations where we lose everything & circumstances are so severe that we tend to lose the only person whom we love or care the most. It clouds one's conscience & devastates them completely. The amount of humor & pain incorporated in the book is worth commenting upon. It has been balanced throughout the book.
However, I'm going to mention the following points for which I've given a negative rating. Also, due to the conclusion given in the book, I'm giving it 1 star. Else, my contemplation would have given the book purely the least rating it can deserve.
Cover is bad. It has been a total letdown for me. As it portrays live humans in the book. I'm not against it. It's just I'm not a huge fan of the characters who have been portrayed on the book cover. Additionally, when it comes to maintaining equilibrium alongside story, it becomes a total disaster. It doesn't go with the story in hand. On the contrary, the cover should have been something else. The actual cover is far different from what is should have been, considering the way the plot has been portrayed in the story. Because the book talks about pain & separation, I feel the cover could have been designed much better, with careful discernation.
Title is good. Aptly selected with the plot.
Theme consists of love, sadness, friendship, family, true love, unrequited love, betrayal, pain & many aspects infused together.
Coming to the main point of the review, too many vulgar scene has been presented, which kills the mood required to read it.
It seems as though, the term 'sex' has been highlighted over here very effectively & efficiently. I feel the main objective of the book is to inculcate sex among the readers; to substantiate the fact that sex is an inevitable part of our life, sex is a necessity when it comes to relationships, sex forms the basis of love & whatsoever.
And the fun yet surprising part is, the female character doesn't object or protest against the objectification of women on the basis of carnal pleasures or lust. It shows objectification of women, & portrays them in the form of lust in many instances. It may work in Indian culture, certainly upto a great extent. But it goes against the belief of many individuals. So it was necessary to mention these points. The poor portrayal or highlighted words like 'boobs' or 'sex' & the persuasion of them in a careless sense is what really ticked me off & hence the negative review.
So I wouldn't recommend it for all age groups.
There're no good quotes. No facts or highlights or anything which helps a reader gain some insight or knowledge of life. Only the sense of humour inculcated at some stages along with the painful climax encouraged me to give an overall rating of 1.
Every particular scene has been explained in an over dramatic fashion, it keeps prolonging. It felt totally hopeless, useless & meaningless. This shows how much amount of immature writing has been employed in the book. I got this book based on the overhyped market researches which going on everywhere these days, also the newsletters which seem to add further 'masala' to the fake content & stuffs very dubiously.
However, at time when I was reading it, I regretted having bought this book. It personifies males as perverted species & with dejection personifies women as shameful objects of lust. At times I just regretted my decision to buy this book. However, I sticked to the end.
Writing is poor, even the choice of words haven't been selected aptly. Abrupt usage of vocabulary & no good ethical knowledge of grammar makes it even more worse. It has so many typesetting, printing, editing mistakes. Even the grammar is totally bad.
And of course, undoubtedly monotonous at many times.
Nothing unique about the story. Just a common bollywood cliché (love story romance types). Not recommended to all the readers.
My advice : there're many wonderful legendary books out there. Basically, they're lost in the chaos & depths of time. Kindly read them & stay away from these sophomore & sophisticated (irony) books.
December 13, 2018
Best book and it should be read by all lovers
February 18, 2023
I think,I can safely say "he is Chetan Bhagat 2.0(With latest updates and upgrades)" about Ajay. And this book has been a goodread for me. I personally like novels that are teaching something at the same time and it is one of them.
September 19, 2023
One of the awesome book you can ever read
March 29, 2025
4.25 stars
September 4, 2019
Another master piece by Ajay K Pandey. Well written. Good read
July 19, 2017
awesome book
enjoy reading it 😊
enjoy reading it 😊
June 25, 2020
Such an amazing book. AJAY K PANDEY has magic in his writings. I have read all this books and cried like hell. I don't have words to his work. Loved the novel to the core❤️
May 5, 2019
one of the best books i have read till date
ofcourse i didnt read much books
but this book made me to make the habit of reading more books.
ofcourse i didnt read much books
but this book made me to make the habit of reading more books.
February 2, 2021
7/25
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The losers retaliate not the Winners, Winner's Always Forgive.
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BOOK:- Her Last Wish
AUTHOR:- Ajay K Pandey
GENRE:- Romance Fiction
PAGE:- 207
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❣️✍️Review
This is the first book of 2021 which made me very emotional and heartbreaking at the same time, the story of Vijay and Astha touched my heart's core.
I would appreciate the author as he has written a Marvelous one and it deserves to be on the big screen.
In the book, the author has written about the realities of HIV patients and also mentioned about the cheap thrills of government hospitals of India.
The story is very gripping and touched my heart and can be read in one go but I read in two because I had to other works.
The language is lucid and narration is amazing, I became a fan of the author and from now on I will read all his works.
I would recommend this book to every reader who loves books.
🌻Glimpse in a blink 🌻
Vijay works as an assistant professor at college and kind of very reserved man or you can say he is an introvert and sometimes boring too as many girls said about him and lacks confidence but he is a guy who has never touched vodka, rum and also a non-vegetarian but opposite to his personality a girl agreed to marry him.
They were having there best days with each other but one-day Vijay gets a call from a hospital where Astha had donated her blood and they said something that struck Vijay life.
The doctor said that she had limited time so Vijay wanted to fulfil all the wishes of her dying wife but he never said her anything about her disease to her, he had only wished to see Astha happy.
To know more guys you have to read in a book as I can't say more otherwise I will give you spoiler which you will not like so go grab this one and start reading and I can proudly say you will love it.
Happy reading 😊 and keep inspiring others to read books.
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.
The losers retaliate not the Winners, Winner's Always Forgive.
.
.
BOOK:- Her Last Wish
AUTHOR:- Ajay K Pandey
GENRE:- Romance Fiction
PAGE:- 207
.
.
❣️✍️Review
This is the first book of 2021 which made me very emotional and heartbreaking at the same time, the story of Vijay and Astha touched my heart's core.
I would appreciate the author as he has written a Marvelous one and it deserves to be on the big screen.
In the book, the author has written about the realities of HIV patients and also mentioned about the cheap thrills of government hospitals of India.
The story is very gripping and touched my heart and can be read in one go but I read in two because I had to other works.
The language is lucid and narration is amazing, I became a fan of the author and from now on I will read all his works.
I would recommend this book to every reader who loves books.
🌻Glimpse in a blink 🌻
Vijay works as an assistant professor at college and kind of very reserved man or you can say he is an introvert and sometimes boring too as many girls said about him and lacks confidence but he is a guy who has never touched vodka, rum and also a non-vegetarian but opposite to his personality a girl agreed to marry him.
They were having there best days with each other but one-day Vijay gets a call from a hospital where Astha had donated her blood and they said something that struck Vijay life.
The doctor said that she had limited time so Vijay wanted to fulfil all the wishes of her dying wife but he never said her anything about her disease to her, he had only wished to see Astha happy.
To know more guys you have to read in a book as I can't say more otherwise I will give you spoiler which you will not like so go grab this one and start reading and I can proudly say you will love it.
Happy reading 😊 and keep inspiring others to read books.
February 7, 2017
Book name: Her Last Wish
Author: Ajay K Pandey
Published by: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Pages: 208
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Tragedy, Inspirational
Blurb-
His father's over expectations only ruined his self-confidence further with each failure. A ray of hope walked into his life as his wife, a charismatic personality spreading joy wherever she went. Everything is going per plan, but darkness comes knocking soon.
He finds out that she does not have much time to live and takes it upon himself to fight all odds - even his family, if need be - to help her fight her medical condition. His father sees his own redemption in helping him; he knows his son will be a winner only if he will fight for her, with her.
Will a defeated son prove himself to be a good husband?
With the father-son duo together be able to change the course of a fate?
Her Last Wish is an inspiring story of love, relationships and sacrifice, which proves once again how a good wife makes the best husband.
Review-
Ajay K Pandey is back with another romantic tragedy after his blockbuster debut "You are the Best Wife", and he does not disappoint with his second book. This book, although only a few leagues close to his debut masterpiece, still does its job of grabbing the reader by their hearts and taking them into the protagonist and narrator, Vijay's life as he comes to know of his wife's illness and shall do everything in and way out of his capabilities to ensure she is admitted to the best facilities where her illness is treated.
Vijay is what outsiders, well let's say people of our society, would call, a "super failure". He has given tens of entrance exams and barely made through only one of them. His mother, being a part of the field of journalism has contacts, hence she makes a few calls and gets her son the job of an assistant professor in a college.
Then, comes another test in Vijay's life: finding his bride. His profile is created on a matrimonial site with exaggerated details. And no prizes for guessing, but every woman he is sent to meet or comes to meet him ends up rejecting him.
Then, comes Astha, a woman full of life and poles apart in everything from Vijay. But shocker, she agrees to this match-making. Gradually Vijay falls in love with his wife and just when he is finally happy with his life, it decides to makes him feel like a loser again by making Astha test positive with HIV.
What forms the crux of the novel is the stretch to which Vijay can go to make sure Astha lives, and his journey, other members, like his family, and Astha's ex-boyfriend play vital parts.
Strengths-
1. The biggest strength of the novel lies in its narrative. It's not limited to Vijay himself. Others also get to put forth their views in standalone chapters that give that individual character's insight of the story.
2. The emotions hit the right notes at the right places(without making it look cheesy). It'll make you smile, it'll make you cry, it'll make you laugh, but there won't be too much of it.
3. Readers who have read You are the Best Wifeare sure to get hit by a wave of nostalgia on page 198.
4. After giving out a masterpiece with You arethe Best Wife, expectations definitely shoot up high. Thankfully, Her Last Wish does not disappoint.
Weaknesses-
1. Some dialogues, I felt, could've been written or framed better. Buy the editor has done a fine job.
2. What was a strength in You are the Best Wifecame out a minor weakness in Her Last Wish:typos! Spotted about 3 in the book, but I think they should be overlooked (read - may be overlooked) by others because I am a reviewer and it's my job to hunt 'em out.
Rating:
The cover is beautiful and fits perfectly with the story - 5/5
The premise of the story is "been there, done that" kind, but the presentation stands out - 4/5
The blurb is appealing and will definitely make one want to buy the novel - 4/5
Overall, it's a 3.8/5 from me.
Final Verdict:
Don't ask mine, just go get it!
But anyway, since I've been asked, I'd recommend it for everyone who's looking for an inspirational love story.
Author: Ajay K Pandey
Published by: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Pages: 208
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Tragedy, Inspirational
Blurb-
His father's over expectations only ruined his self-confidence further with each failure. A ray of hope walked into his life as his wife, a charismatic personality spreading joy wherever she went. Everything is going per plan, but darkness comes knocking soon.
He finds out that she does not have much time to live and takes it upon himself to fight all odds - even his family, if need be - to help her fight her medical condition. His father sees his own redemption in helping him; he knows his son will be a winner only if he will fight for her, with her.
Will a defeated son prove himself to be a good husband?
With the father-son duo together be able to change the course of a fate?
Her Last Wish is an inspiring story of love, relationships and sacrifice, which proves once again how a good wife makes the best husband.
Review-
Ajay K Pandey is back with another romantic tragedy after his blockbuster debut "You are the Best Wife", and he does not disappoint with his second book. This book, although only a few leagues close to his debut masterpiece, still does its job of grabbing the reader by their hearts and taking them into the protagonist and narrator, Vijay's life as he comes to know of his wife's illness and shall do everything in and way out of his capabilities to ensure she is admitted to the best facilities where her illness is treated.
Vijay is what outsiders, well let's say people of our society, would call, a "super failure". He has given tens of entrance exams and barely made through only one of them. His mother, being a part of the field of journalism has contacts, hence she makes a few calls and gets her son the job of an assistant professor in a college.
Then, comes another test in Vijay's life: finding his bride. His profile is created on a matrimonial site with exaggerated details. And no prizes for guessing, but every woman he is sent to meet or comes to meet him ends up rejecting him.
Then, comes Astha, a woman full of life and poles apart in everything from Vijay. But shocker, she agrees to this match-making. Gradually Vijay falls in love with his wife and just when he is finally happy with his life, it decides to makes him feel like a loser again by making Astha test positive with HIV.
What forms the crux of the novel is the stretch to which Vijay can go to make sure Astha lives, and his journey, other members, like his family, and Astha's ex-boyfriend play vital parts.
Strengths-
1. The biggest strength of the novel lies in its narrative. It's not limited to Vijay himself. Others also get to put forth their views in standalone chapters that give that individual character's insight of the story.
2. The emotions hit the right notes at the right places(without making it look cheesy). It'll make you smile, it'll make you cry, it'll make you laugh, but there won't be too much of it.
3. Readers who have read You are the Best Wifeare sure to get hit by a wave of nostalgia on page 198.
4. After giving out a masterpiece with You arethe Best Wife, expectations definitely shoot up high. Thankfully, Her Last Wish does not disappoint.
Weaknesses-
1. Some dialogues, I felt, could've been written or framed better. Buy the editor has done a fine job.
2. What was a strength in You are the Best Wifecame out a minor weakness in Her Last Wish:typos! Spotted about 3 in the book, but I think they should be overlooked (read - may be overlooked) by others because I am a reviewer and it's my job to hunt 'em out.
Rating:
The cover is beautiful and fits perfectly with the story - 5/5
The premise of the story is "been there, done that" kind, but the presentation stands out - 4/5
The blurb is appealing and will definitely make one want to buy the novel - 4/5
Overall, it's a 3.8/5 from me.
Final Verdict:
Don't ask mine, just go get it!
But anyway, since I've been asked, I'd recommend it for everyone who's looking for an inspirational love story.
June 7, 2022
Her last wish is an inspiring story of 💕... It shows how a good wife makes the best husband and also the message to the society about how to treat a HIV positive person and give support to them
December 16, 2016
Pre Release Review of Her Last Wish
It gives me an immense pleasure that I am the first one to read and review this book. Her Last Wish by Ajay K Pandey is his second book. This book talks about love in a unique way. Further, the elements of morality story can be seen in this piece.
Cover- The cover is mesmerising, soothing and eye pleasing. One can feel that the two people in the cover are in love. This cover has beautifully highlighted one point,"It is important to be with each other"
Title- The title is simple but has a deeper meaning which we comes to knowin the end. Its not just the wish but the infinite love of a husband for his wife. The story revolves around it.
Genre- This novel can be categorised as a Romance or a Tragedy.
Plot- The plot construction is gripping and it surely keeps you glued till the end. The story is about Vijay who is a hopeless man. But when he gets married to Astha, a confident girl life changes for him. The way he handles her disease is the rest of the story. The story is unpredicatable. It looks simple to crack to the code but as you progress in your reading your notions are proved wrong.
Characterization- The author has surely played with the minds of the characters. The best part is, all the characters in this story are round characters as everyone undergoes a change in the latter half of the novel. It is often stated that the protagonists are the favourite characters. They are always, but this time, I felt more connected to the supporting characters because without their role, the story would have no meaning. I am impressed by the mother and father of Vijay who are the pillars of this novel. The way they helped in the progression of the story is impeccable. I would say no father is like Vijay's father and no mother is like Vijay's mother. Vijay's father played the role of a true friend in the lives of Vijay and Astha whereas Vijay's mother is a confident woman whose love is unexplainable.
Highlights of the Novel
The book talks about morality. This takes us back to the ancient drama times where Morality Plays were shown. Well, these morality plays were based on human virtues like anger, sadnees, happiness, revenge, forgiveness. This novel has one of these virtues which are beautifully highlighted hence, I could make out that this is a morality story.
The Epistolary technique of novel writing used by author is an icing on the cake. These letters are in form of point of views of different which surely takes away the hearts of the readers.
Style- The style of writing of the author is surely unique. It is neither simple nor complicated yet it has some different essence of novel writing. Maybe the author writes as a husband, thats he can bore such emotions which just melts your heart and force you read the story. Some of the lines are heart touching and can become axioms in near future. The descriptions, editing are perfect. i would say the author has experimented with multiple point of views which is a huge risk but according to me, this is worth it. This book has surely stolen away my heart and I would strongly recommend you all to read it.
It gives me an immense pleasure that I am the first one to read and review this book. Her Last Wish by Ajay K Pandey is his second book. This book talks about love in a unique way. Further, the elements of morality story can be seen in this piece.
Cover- The cover is mesmerising, soothing and eye pleasing. One can feel that the two people in the cover are in love. This cover has beautifully highlighted one point,"It is important to be with each other"
Title- The title is simple but has a deeper meaning which we comes to knowin the end. Its not just the wish but the infinite love of a husband for his wife. The story revolves around it.
Genre- This novel can be categorised as a Romance or a Tragedy.
Plot- The plot construction is gripping and it surely keeps you glued till the end. The story is about Vijay who is a hopeless man. But when he gets married to Astha, a confident girl life changes for him. The way he handles her disease is the rest of the story. The story is unpredicatable. It looks simple to crack to the code but as you progress in your reading your notions are proved wrong.
Characterization- The author has surely played with the minds of the characters. The best part is, all the characters in this story are round characters as everyone undergoes a change in the latter half of the novel. It is often stated that the protagonists are the favourite characters. They are always, but this time, I felt more connected to the supporting characters because without their role, the story would have no meaning. I am impressed by the mother and father of Vijay who are the pillars of this novel. The way they helped in the progression of the story is impeccable. I would say no father is like Vijay's father and no mother is like Vijay's mother. Vijay's father played the role of a true friend in the lives of Vijay and Astha whereas Vijay's mother is a confident woman whose love is unexplainable.
Highlights of the Novel
The book talks about morality. This takes us back to the ancient drama times where Morality Plays were shown. Well, these morality plays were based on human virtues like anger, sadnees, happiness, revenge, forgiveness. This novel has one of these virtues which are beautifully highlighted hence, I could make out that this is a morality story.
The Epistolary technique of novel writing used by author is an icing on the cake. These letters are in form of point of views of different which surely takes away the hearts of the readers.
Style- The style of writing of the author is surely unique. It is neither simple nor complicated yet it has some different essence of novel writing. Maybe the author writes as a husband, thats he can bore such emotions which just melts your heart and force you read the story. Some of the lines are heart touching and can become axioms in near future. The descriptions, editing are perfect. i would say the author has experimented with multiple point of views which is a huge risk but according to me, this is worth it. This book has surely stolen away my heart and I would strongly recommend you all to read it.
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