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The Broken Amoretti
"Unusually bold narrative... Almost lyrical in nature" Times of India
To begin afresh, after her broken marriage, Saoli returns to India and starts living in Prembajar at the house her grandfather had bought from Bitasta’s father. While cleaning the house, Saoli comes across an old diary, perhaps belonging to Bitasta’s mother, Panchali. The diary has a very cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, the archaic meter of the ancient Greek epics. Aware of the fact that Sairandhri didn’t let her son, Parush, marry Bitasta, even though Sairandhri and Bitasta’s mother were the best of friends, Saoli gets in touch with the reckless Parush, recently accused in a high-profile IP theft case in the US. As Parush tells Saoli about his heedless and shattered life, his unrequited love affair with Bitasta, his lifelong hatred for his mother, and his topsy-turvy corporate career in the US, Saoli unearths the darkest secrets
hidden in the cryptic poem for so long.
Why didn’t Sairandhri want Parush to marry Bitasta? Why was Bitasta the only person she wished to see on her death-bed? Why had she been nothing more than a beautiful but lifeless mural at home? The cryptic poem has the answers.
Join Saoli and Parush in their journey to decode the past and discover their real identities, where love can never be chained by stereotypes. It’s time to set love free!
To begin afresh, after her broken marriage, Saoli returns to India and starts living in Prembajar at the house her grandfather had bought from Bitasta’s father. While cleaning the house, Saoli comes across an old diary, perhaps belonging to Bitasta’s mother, Panchali. The diary has a very cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, the archaic meter of the ancient Greek epics. Aware of the fact that Sairandhri didn’t let her son, Parush, marry Bitasta, even though Sairandhri and Bitasta’s mother were the best of friends, Saoli gets in touch with the reckless Parush, recently accused in a high-profile IP theft case in the US. As Parush tells Saoli about his heedless and shattered life, his unrequited love affair with Bitasta, his lifelong hatred for his mother, and his topsy-turvy corporate career in the US, Saoli unearths the darkest secrets
hidden in the cryptic poem for so long.
Why didn’t Sairandhri want Parush to marry Bitasta? Why was Bitasta the only person she wished to see on her death-bed? Why had she been nothing more than a beautiful but lifeless mural at home? The cryptic poem has the answers.
Join Saoli and Parush in their journey to decode the past and discover their real identities, where love can never be chained by stereotypes. It’s time to set love free!
296 pages, Unknown Binding
Published May 10, 2019
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About the author
Sudipto Das
10 books29 followersSudipto Das was born in Calcutta in 1973 to a family that fled Bangladesh during the partition riots of 1947. He grew up listening to horrid stories of the partition, something he has extensively used in his debut novel, The Ekkos Clan, published in 2013. A violinist trained in Western classical music, Sudipto debuted as a music composer in 2014, when he recreated Eastern European melodies of the 1940s for the War Musical "Schweyk in the Second World War" by Bertolt Brecht. An engineer by profession, Sudipto is a veteran in the semiconductor industry and an entrepreneur, having co-founded two start-ups. He is also a columnist and a speaker at TEDx events. Sudipto lives in Bangalore with his family. History, culture, language, writing, and music are of special interest to him. A member of an amateur music band, Kohal, he also enjoys travelling.
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September 28, 2019
I have finally completed this after questioning WHY atleast 100 times. I hate leaving the books in the middle hence I tried my best to pull through this one. The book is supposed to be a semi mystery where the protagonist tries to decode a poem which is related to his past & also give us a glimpse into the queer world while at it. That's what I thought! Unfortunately this book couldn't do that. There is NO mystery. According to the writer there is but it's super predictable from the very first few chapters. And the next time the book is talking about the mystery is in the last chapter. I get that a story was needed to be built in order that the readers connect to the mystery of the poem but the story from the start was all over the place! There were unnecessary paragraphs and chapters. At some point I started to feel that as if the story was being dragged for the sake of the number of pages in a novel.
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One thing that stood out was the number of times there was a shift in main concept. It started with literature based story talking about in depth poetry and Greek mythology. Suddenly you were in the past and are reading about NCC/NSS terms. Then the scene changes where we are strictly talking about Gaming and the Corporate world. I feel it all got jumbled in my head in the end and I don't remember much of anything. There was this very unrealistic spark between the main protagonists and the romance scenes were straight CRINGE. Plus morally there were so many flaws in the character. I ain't even talking about Loki kind of morally bad. But a female lead who thinks it's cool to use curse words, smoke and blow in people's faces, get super irritated by everything because...as she announces she is on her menstrual cycle & ofcourse the part where she thinks the girls won't be attracted to his friend because he has feminine traits?!?!? The boy lead was no less a disappointment. I WAS MORE LIKE SPEECHLESS.
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One thing that stood out was the number of times there was a shift in main concept. It started with literature based story talking about in depth poetry and Greek mythology. Suddenly you were in the past and are reading about NCC/NSS terms. Then the scene changes where we are strictly talking about Gaming and the Corporate world. I feel it all got jumbled in my head in the end and I don't remember much of anything. There was this very unrealistic spark between the main protagonists and the romance scenes were straight CRINGE. Plus morally there were so many flaws in the character. I ain't even talking about Loki kind of morally bad. But a female lead who thinks it's cool to use curse words, smoke and blow in people's faces, get super irritated by everything because...as she announces she is on her menstrual cycle & ofcourse the part where she thinks the girls won't be attracted to his friend because he has feminine traits?!?!? The boy lead was no less a disappointment. I WAS MORE LIKE SPEECHLESS.
August 4, 2019
The Broken Amoretti, is an interesting and engaging story of Parush and his love Bitasta. The book talks about Parush’s love for Bitasta, who is the daughter of a very close friend of her mother. Inspite of having such a close friendship with Parush’s mother, Panchali, Bitasta’s mother disapproves his proposal of marriage with Bitasta.
The title and cover of the book seemed very intriguing to me. The author has done a splendid job in exploring a same gender love story in a compassionate way. Narration is elaborated, coupled with lucid language.
The book seems a little complicated and difficult in the beginning, but eventually as the story proceeds, it keeps the reader hooked to it. There is involvement of Greek mythology in the poems which is rarely seen in other novels.
In this book, the author has done a notable yet stirring job in interpreting the comparison of Kalyani and Rikshi. Also, the author has interpreted various characters from Mahabharat with a different point of view to their doings. This gave the reader a different perception about their actions.
This book is well-researched, considering the amount of efforts the author has put in to present the correct facts and also describing the poetry and its aspects in depth. The primary plot is unusually complex followed by various sub-plots. The writing style is simple and articulated.
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The title and cover of the book seemed very intriguing to me. The author has done a splendid job in exploring a same gender love story in a compassionate way. Narration is elaborated, coupled with lucid language.
The book seems a little complicated and difficult in the beginning, but eventually as the story proceeds, it keeps the reader hooked to it. There is involvement of Greek mythology in the poems which is rarely seen in other novels.
In this book, the author has done a notable yet stirring job in interpreting the comparison of Kalyani and Rikshi. Also, the author has interpreted various characters from Mahabharat with a different point of view to their doings. This gave the reader a different perception about their actions.
This book is well-researched, considering the amount of efforts the author has put in to present the correct facts and also describing the poetry and its aspects in depth. The primary plot is unusually complex followed by various sub-plots. The writing style is simple and articulated.
Read the full review on:
https://bit.ly/2YoHIiQ
July 24, 2019
The book is narrated by Saoli. She went to IIT Kharagpur and has a lot of fond memories in the town. She is coming back to India to teach English at IIT KGP after separating from her husband. She meets Parushni at a paper conference at Jadavpur University. Since both of their papers were on lesbianism, they get to know each other and form a close bond.
Saoli finds a diary filled with poetry. The poems are filled with references from Greek mythology. She is fascinated by one poem which is written in dactyl hexameter, the Homeric meter. It talked about Parush and Batista. From then on, we read about the story of this couple. Parush is Parushni’s brother, and Batista was the girl he fell in love with during his college days.
The entire story revolves around Prembajar. I didn’t know much about IIT Kharagpur and so, it was interesting to know that the college is the highlight of this small town.
The plot is very complex. I liked the inclusion of Greek mythology inclusion in the book since I have not seen many Indian authors do that. There were some very interesting interpretations of characters in Greek myths. I especially liked the comparison of Rikshi and Kalyani with Artemis and Callisto. There were also many authors and poets are mentioned. Since I’m in college studying literature, I highly enjoyed that part as well as the various interpretations. The writing style of the book is lovely.
I found Bitasta’s character very unlikable. She thought too highly of herself for no reason. She didn’t treat Parush like she loved or respected him. I did find her mother, Panchali quite interesting. She had a belief that nothing that comes from the heart is wrong. While I don’t fully agree, I did find this interesting. Parush felt like a weak character as well. He seemed to be attracted to every woman he met.
There is a unique take on love in the story. If it occurs naturally, no kind of love is wrong. It can happen towards anyone regardless of their gender, relation or anything else.
This book had stories within stories. There were so many characters that it was difficult to fully connect with a few. There were also too many different relationships. I did not like Parush’s different relationships with so many women. Some detailed sub-plots could have been avoided such as all the technical explanations. I also found it strange how all the characters seemed to settle in the United States by the end.
I did enjoy reading this book. The writing style made it a pleasure to read. While I admire complex plots, I think they should be carefully structured to not confuse the reader.
Love, tragedy, heartbreak, and destruction- this book shows the impact of a lot of human emotions. Most of all, it is a heartbreaking tale of love.
The Broken Amoretti is a book for the romantics.
Saoli finds a diary filled with poetry. The poems are filled with references from Greek mythology. She is fascinated by one poem which is written in dactyl hexameter, the Homeric meter. It talked about Parush and Batista. From then on, we read about the story of this couple. Parush is Parushni’s brother, and Batista was the girl he fell in love with during his college days.
The entire story revolves around Prembajar. I didn’t know much about IIT Kharagpur and so, it was interesting to know that the college is the highlight of this small town.
The plot is very complex. I liked the inclusion of Greek mythology inclusion in the book since I have not seen many Indian authors do that. There were some very interesting interpretations of characters in Greek myths. I especially liked the comparison of Rikshi and Kalyani with Artemis and Callisto. There were also many authors and poets are mentioned. Since I’m in college studying literature, I highly enjoyed that part as well as the various interpretations. The writing style of the book is lovely.
I found Bitasta’s character very unlikable. She thought too highly of herself for no reason. She didn’t treat Parush like she loved or respected him. I did find her mother, Panchali quite interesting. She had a belief that nothing that comes from the heart is wrong. While I don’t fully agree, I did find this interesting. Parush felt like a weak character as well. He seemed to be attracted to every woman he met.
There is a unique take on love in the story. If it occurs naturally, no kind of love is wrong. It can happen towards anyone regardless of their gender, relation or anything else.
This book had stories within stories. There were so many characters that it was difficult to fully connect with a few. There were also too many different relationships. I did not like Parush’s different relationships with so many women. Some detailed sub-plots could have been avoided such as all the technical explanations. I also found it strange how all the characters seemed to settle in the United States by the end.
I did enjoy reading this book. The writing style made it a pleasure to read. While I admire complex plots, I think they should be carefully structured to not confuse the reader.
Love, tragedy, heartbreak, and destruction- this book shows the impact of a lot of human emotions. Most of all, it is a heartbreaking tale of love.
The Broken Amoretti is a book for the romantics.
October 18, 2019
Broken Amoretti
Cover is good. It has been designed well. Though that couple holding hands felt cringy. Title is apt, catchy & sounds interesting. One of the very reason I decided to pick up this book. The word 'Amoretti' refers to God of love/Cupid whom we've witnessed since the ancient times in various mythological stories as the one who unites lovers or brings them closer making them a happy couple.
Plot chosen is really bold. The concept pertaining to the context of queer felt encouraging. The very idea which essentially revolves around love which says relationships shouldn't be bound to any restrictions like gender, caste, religion, culture, beliefs, country, etcetera. There's a lot of blend involving literature, poetry, few sparks of Greek mythology which leads to the belief that the context has been well researched.
Language is simple. However, the book has some mistakes at certain places. A thorough editing is required. Narration is poor. This aspect needs considerable development. I felt this is the key reason for why the book couldn't do well at all. The transition from one timeline to another could've been improvised. It lacked proper synchronisation. The element of surprise, suspense factor which the author tried to introduce here was a failure yet again. The entire story was predictable just after going through the initial few chapters. Hence, the ending was a total letdown.
Another drawback being, I felt the book was dragged unnecessarily beyond the requisite requirement. Pace is so slow that it becomes extremely monotonous & difficult at times just to finish it. It took me tremendous effort just to get the right track of mind & enough motivation to finish the book. Even the romance factor felt overrated & cringy. That's why characterisation is poor. Also, lots of progranity, abusive language & unwanted scenes - content has been embedded here may sound inappropriate to many readers, especially teenage readers. A dissapointing read overall, not worth recommending to anyone.
Cover is good. It has been designed well. Though that couple holding hands felt cringy. Title is apt, catchy & sounds interesting. One of the very reason I decided to pick up this book. The word 'Amoretti' refers to God of love/Cupid whom we've witnessed since the ancient times in various mythological stories as the one who unites lovers or brings them closer making them a happy couple.
Plot chosen is really bold. The concept pertaining to the context of queer felt encouraging. The very idea which essentially revolves around love which says relationships shouldn't be bound to any restrictions like gender, caste, religion, culture, beliefs, country, etcetera. There's a lot of blend involving literature, poetry, few sparks of Greek mythology which leads to the belief that the context has been well researched.
Language is simple. However, the book has some mistakes at certain places. A thorough editing is required. Narration is poor. This aspect needs considerable development. I felt this is the key reason for why the book couldn't do well at all. The transition from one timeline to another could've been improvised. It lacked proper synchronisation. The element of surprise, suspense factor which the author tried to introduce here was a failure yet again. The entire story was predictable just after going through the initial few chapters. Hence, the ending was a total letdown.
Another drawback being, I felt the book was dragged unnecessarily beyond the requisite requirement. Pace is so slow that it becomes extremely monotonous & difficult at times just to finish it. It took me tremendous effort just to get the right track of mind & enough motivation to finish the book. Even the romance factor felt overrated & cringy. That's why characterisation is poor. Also, lots of progranity, abusive language & unwanted scenes - content has been embedded here may sound inappropriate to many readers, especially teenage readers. A dissapointing read overall, not worth recommending to anyone.
August 21, 2019
The broken Amoretti by is the story of unrequited love. This book shows that not only does unconditional love have the power to complete one’s life, but it also has the ability to destroy lives.
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The plot is set against the backdrop of IIT Kharagpur and a nondescript place named Prembajar, adjoining the IIT campus. The book is narrated by Saoli, who comes down to Kharagpur, from US when she is offered a position as an English teacher at IIT KGP campus. Gone through a divorce with her husband recently, she wants solitude to figure out her life, decisions and emotions. When she meets Parushni,who is the protagonist Parush’s sister, at a conference at another university. They start to bond sooner and find out that their research papers were both on Lesbianism and they decide to partner on the same.
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Saoli finds a personal diary filled with poetry, which really fascinates her as there were several references to the greek mythology, and tries to decipher the hidden meaning. The poetry had mentions of Parush and her love Bitasta, who was a very close friend of his mother. Parushni narrates the engaging love story of Parush and Bitasta and how like every young love story, they did not have a happy ending as surprisingly their mother was completely against Parush and Bitasta’s relationship.
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{Review}: The broken Amoretti had completely been like a roller coaster ride to be honest. It created multiple emotions of excitement and anxiety in me. The starting of the book was a little confusing for me as it involved a lot of greek mythology but as things start to unravel the plot became more interesting. What is incredible about this book is that it potrays beautifully that love has no gender boundaries. And it can be a great way to show the society that love is an emotion beyond everything. What I absolutely adore about the author and the writing style is how it is so well-researched and puts the facts of mythology in the right place. Even though I was confused in the beginning but towards the end it all wonderfully adds up, and doesn’t end abruptly. The cover of the book was so intriguing which is why I couldn’t wait to read it and I must say I’m not disappointed. This is such a unique read, that has left me speechless and has put the amazing message across.
Rating: 3.7/5
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The plot is set against the backdrop of IIT Kharagpur and a nondescript place named Prembajar, adjoining the IIT campus. The book is narrated by Saoli, who comes down to Kharagpur, from US when she is offered a position as an English teacher at IIT KGP campus. Gone through a divorce with her husband recently, she wants solitude to figure out her life, decisions and emotions. When she meets Parushni,who is the protagonist Parush’s sister, at a conference at another university. They start to bond sooner and find out that their research papers were both on Lesbianism and they decide to partner on the same.
.
.
Saoli finds a personal diary filled with poetry, which really fascinates her as there were several references to the greek mythology, and tries to decipher the hidden meaning. The poetry had mentions of Parush and her love Bitasta, who was a very close friend of his mother. Parushni narrates the engaging love story of Parush and Bitasta and how like every young love story, they did not have a happy ending as surprisingly their mother was completely against Parush and Bitasta’s relationship.
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{Review}: The broken Amoretti had completely been like a roller coaster ride to be honest. It created multiple emotions of excitement and anxiety in me. The starting of the book was a little confusing for me as it involved a lot of greek mythology but as things start to unravel the plot became more interesting. What is incredible about this book is that it potrays beautifully that love has no gender boundaries. And it can be a great way to show the society that love is an emotion beyond everything. What I absolutely adore about the author and the writing style is how it is so well-researched and puts the facts of mythology in the right place. Even though I was confused in the beginning but towards the end it all wonderfully adds up, and doesn’t end abruptly. The cover of the book was so intriguing which is why I couldn’t wait to read it and I must say I’m not disappointed. This is such a unique read, that has left me speechless and has put the amazing message across.
Rating: 3.7/5
August 4, 2019
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👉Author Sudipto Das & Aparajita Dutta
(@sudipto.dss & @aparajita_91 )
👉Publisher: @niyogi_books
👉Genre: fiction, love
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📙BLURB:
The story starts when SAOLI comes to Kolkata to join lectureship in IIT KHARAGPUR. She resides in the same house where Barista with her mother lived.
One day SAOLI comes across an old diary which belonged to Barista's mom. The diary contained a lot dark secrets in form of poems. After going through the diary Saoli's life is never going to be normal as the curiosity to decode all the poems and unwrap the secrets crept inside her. Will she be able to know the truth ?
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Plus points: 👉👉👉👉
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1. Characterization and narration are captivating.
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2. As it relates to LGBT, a highly related social issue, it became unique in its own kind.
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3. Cover.... highly relates to the book. I’m so in love with it.
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4. A good page turner.
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Cons:😓
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A bit slow paced.
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English proficiency is much needed to read this book as it may stop you somewhere from going further.
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Finally, it’s a good page turner. If you are looking out to read some fresh story, go and buy this book on amazon or Flipkart. 😊
#bookart #bookblogger #brokenamoretti
👉Author Sudipto Das & Aparajita Dutta
(@sudipto.dss & @aparajita_91 )
👉Publisher: @niyogi_books
👉Genre: fiction, love
.
📙BLURB:
The story starts when SAOLI comes to Kolkata to join lectureship in IIT KHARAGPUR. She resides in the same house where Barista with her mother lived.
One day SAOLI comes across an old diary which belonged to Barista's mom. The diary contained a lot dark secrets in form of poems. After going through the diary Saoli's life is never going to be normal as the curiosity to decode all the poems and unwrap the secrets crept inside her. Will she be able to know the truth ?
.
.
Plus points: 👉👉👉👉
.
1. Characterization and narration are captivating.
.
2. As it relates to LGBT, a highly related social issue, it became unique in its own kind.
.
3. Cover.... highly relates to the book. I’m so in love with it.
.
4. A good page turner.
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Cons:😓
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A bit slow paced.
.
English proficiency is much needed to read this book as it may stop you somewhere from going further.
.
.
Finally, it’s a good page turner. If you are looking out to read some fresh story, go and buy this book on amazon or Flipkart. 😊
#bookart #bookblogger #brokenamoretti
July 29, 2019
Book Review
Title : The Broken Amoretti
Author : Sudipto Das and Aparajita Dutta
QOTD : Do you think everyone has right to select their partner irrespective of gender?
First I must appreciate Authors for selecting such a delicate topic and presenting it beautifully. The usage of Greek mythology, poems on initial chapters are results of great research done by Authors.
When we talk about our society, they are more interested to know about others than to concentrate on their own life. Why such things are done?
In name of religion, caste etc we would be separating two beautiful souls who would have lived happily ever after. This is the prime reason I hate my society.
The story is narrated by Saoli. After she got separated from her husband she came down to India to teach English to IIT Kharagpur. While she was presenting a paper on lesbianism and she meet Parushni who was also already presenting on same topic. That connected them and later they shared a close bond.
Maybe it's destiny that she stayed at Batista house where Batista lived with her mother. And she gets a dairy which contains many poems. She comes to know that Parush and Batista loved each other alot but got separated because of their families. Will she able to find out the reason? Will she be able to decode those mysterious poems?
To know all about this crap this beautiful copy.
Title : The Broken Amoretti
Author : Sudipto Das and Aparajita Dutta
QOTD : Do you think everyone has right to select their partner irrespective of gender?
First I must appreciate Authors for selecting such a delicate topic and presenting it beautifully. The usage of Greek mythology, poems on initial chapters are results of great research done by Authors.
When we talk about our society, they are more interested to know about others than to concentrate on their own life. Why such things are done?
In name of religion, caste etc we would be separating two beautiful souls who would have lived happily ever after. This is the prime reason I hate my society.
The story is narrated by Saoli. After she got separated from her husband she came down to India to teach English to IIT Kharagpur. While she was presenting a paper on lesbianism and she meet Parushni who was also already presenting on same topic. That connected them and later they shared a close bond.
Maybe it's destiny that she stayed at Batista house where Batista lived with her mother. And she gets a dairy which contains many poems. She comes to know that Parush and Batista loved each other alot but got separated because of their families. Will she able to find out the reason? Will she be able to decode those mysterious poems?
To know all about this crap this beautiful copy.
August 4, 2019
This book has strongly brought forward the LGBTQ motif, story around relationships which can't be confined to any conventional boundaries, gender, norms, beliefs or culture. It shows how love is not a conscious decision of mind but a heart's willing stride.
The storyline is great. It was indeed a decent read, trying to comprehend the essence of the theme and the way the author molded it portraying a significant section of our society. The use of poetry and Greek mythology was interesting. The setting of the story, narration and dialogue, all made up for an engaging read. Just what got me off was keeping up with frequently changing settings. It was always hard to understand who is the speaker of a particular chapter until reached half way. So this is what made me re-read that half portion again to get better understanding. Other thing was too many references and characters to keep up with. Though the theme of the story was unique, execution wasn't so.
But still it makes up for a decent read, one you can read in extreme leisure circumstances.
The storyline is great. It was indeed a decent read, trying to comprehend the essence of the theme and the way the author molded it portraying a significant section of our society. The use of poetry and Greek mythology was interesting. The setting of the story, narration and dialogue, all made up for an engaging read. Just what got me off was keeping up with frequently changing settings. It was always hard to understand who is the speaker of a particular chapter until reached half way. So this is what made me re-read that half portion again to get better understanding. Other thing was too many references and characters to keep up with. Though the theme of the story was unique, execution wasn't so.
But still it makes up for a decent read, one you can read in extreme leisure circumstances.
July 22, 2019
About Story :
Story is written from Saoli's perspective. While cleaning home she came across old diary, belonging to Bitasta's mother, Panchali. The diary has very cryptic poem in it. From diary she knows that Sairandhri & Panchali were best friend, Inspite of that Sairandhri didn't let her son, Parush marry with Bitasta. Soon after Saoli get in touch with Parush. They both decode the darkest secrets hidden in the cryptic poems & discover their real identities, where love can never be chained by stereotypes. .
To join their journey definitely read the book. .
My Review : .
✳️Title : Amoretti word derived from Spenser's 16th century epic poem Amoretti, which are about love. The Broken Amoretti deals with unconventional & apparently unnatural relationships. Poetry plays imp role in delivering this msg. So it's perfect title for the Novel.
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✳️Cover : Cover goes with story very well. .
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✳️Language : Language is simple but some words make me to go through dictionary.
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✳️Characters : Story mainly revolves around Panchali - Sairandhri & Parush-Bitasta. But there are many other characters too, their story is simultaneously woven with them. .
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✳️Story : Story is slow paced. The Broken Amoretti could be voice of all relationships which are apparently unnatural & tabooed in human ways. .
Novel mainly talks about LGBT relationships.According to author such love not finding it's place in our society, such a pure feelings being relegated to the pages of diary closed, discarded. .
Love is not bound by gender or relation.This is novel gives courage to realise & accept what they are. This Novel is voice for all such relationships .
To prove that fact references from Greek Mythology & ancient literature are used intelligently.
Overall it's different read. Definitely go through it.
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Story is written from Saoli's perspective. While cleaning home she came across old diary, belonging to Bitasta's mother, Panchali. The diary has very cryptic poem in it. From diary she knows that Sairandhri & Panchali were best friend, Inspite of that Sairandhri didn't let her son, Parush marry with Bitasta. Soon after Saoli get in touch with Parush. They both decode the darkest secrets hidden in the cryptic poems & discover their real identities, where love can never be chained by stereotypes. .
To join their journey definitely read the book. .
My Review : .
✳️Title : Amoretti word derived from Spenser's 16th century epic poem Amoretti, which are about love. The Broken Amoretti deals with unconventional & apparently unnatural relationships. Poetry plays imp role in delivering this msg. So it's perfect title for the Novel.
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✳️Cover : Cover goes with story very well. .
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✳️Language : Language is simple but some words make me to go through dictionary.
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✳️Characters : Story mainly revolves around Panchali - Sairandhri & Parush-Bitasta. But there are many other characters too, their story is simultaneously woven with them. .
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✳️Story : Story is slow paced. The Broken Amoretti could be voice of all relationships which are apparently unnatural & tabooed in human ways. .
Novel mainly talks about LGBT relationships.According to author such love not finding it's place in our society, such a pure feelings being relegated to the pages of diary closed, discarded. .
Love is not bound by gender or relation.This is novel gives courage to realise & accept what they are. This Novel is voice for all such relationships .
To prove that fact references from Greek Mythology & ancient literature are used intelligently.
Overall it's different read. Definitely go through it.
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August 6, 2019
My views-
The Broken Amoretti is a different book and covers a delicate topic- queer and LGBTQ relationships.
Saoli's return and the diary she goes through is all nicely explained in the blurb. The cover could have been better.
I just loved the references to Greek mythology. The plot hence is a bit difficult to understand. A slow paced plot for me was good for better understanding.
Overall, it is an interesting book because the plot is new and with sharp edges, making the book emotional and unusual.
I personally want to know more about Sonnet, Amoretti and the greek mythology. This book made me curious.
The Broken Amoretti is a different book and covers a delicate topic- queer and LGBTQ relationships.
Saoli's return and the diary she goes through is all nicely explained in the blurb. The cover could have been better.
I just loved the references to Greek mythology. The plot hence is a bit difficult to understand. A slow paced plot for me was good for better understanding.
Overall, it is an interesting book because the plot is new and with sharp edges, making the book emotional and unusual.
I personally want to know more about Sonnet, Amoretti and the greek mythology. This book made me curious.
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August 1, 2019
First of all, the story is based on the a concept that many are not willing to acknowledge about! The love between the same gender people is something no one wants to even talk about in our society.
Maybe in other places it is not looked upon as weird but still in many cultures and societies this idea goes down badly. So kudos to the authors for weaving a story around this theme.
The story happens in two phases, one where Saoli finds the diary when she comes back to live in her grandfather's house and wants to know more about the people behind it and the protagonist - Parush narrating his life story.
An intense love story follows in Parush's narration the one between Bitasta and Protagonist and everything seems fine till one day Bitasta chases away Parush telling him that she does not want to marry him!
A confused and dejected Parush does everything to hurt himself both physically and mentally till he lands back in India to escape a legal battle.
The mystery as stated in the story line is the reason why Bitasta refuses Parush, something that he discovers after lenght!
Well, to be frank, I sort of guessed that 'mystery' after a couple of chapters yet kept reading on.
Parush's life in the story goes around several places - in college, with Bitasta, the family outings, a heartbroken guy leaving to the US and his wedding to the daughter of a bigwig, he later building a gaming empire and then getting caught in some legal affairs and then his homecoming!
And there are a lot of literature! Poems from Greek mythology and those from Kalidasa,Tagore and others. The comparison of mythological characters in the Greek and Indian mythology is seen in many place.
In some places, I felt the story dragged a bit and some looked repetitive. But Parush expressing his grief was heart wrenching!
I quite liked Panchali's characterization -the type of mother Parush wants his mom to be, be it expressing affection so openly or having forward thoughts on most of the matters and I was also was intrigued by Sairandhri's silence and the reason she addressed Panchali as Kalyani! I found Bitasta to be very haughty in some places and childish in some!
Parushs friends are a good gang who try to patch him up after his breakup with Bitasta and how they try to mend him and stop him from hurting himself though they fail many of the times!
The language is simple and kalidasa's poems are well translated!
The cover of the book conveys the essence of the story. Similarly, the poems in the book sort of brings meaning to the title of the story.
On the whole this novel is a bold narrative on a sensitive concept that the authors have done a decent job with.
Maybe in other places it is not looked upon as weird but still in many cultures and societies this idea goes down badly. So kudos to the authors for weaving a story around this theme.
The story happens in two phases, one where Saoli finds the diary when she comes back to live in her grandfather's house and wants to know more about the people behind it and the protagonist - Parush narrating his life story.
An intense love story follows in Parush's narration the one between Bitasta and Protagonist and everything seems fine till one day Bitasta chases away Parush telling him that she does not want to marry him!
A confused and dejected Parush does everything to hurt himself both physically and mentally till he lands back in India to escape a legal battle.
The mystery as stated in the story line is the reason why Bitasta refuses Parush, something that he discovers after lenght!
Well, to be frank, I sort of guessed that 'mystery' after a couple of chapters yet kept reading on.
Parush's life in the story goes around several places - in college, with Bitasta, the family outings, a heartbroken guy leaving to the US and his wedding to the daughter of a bigwig, he later building a gaming empire and then getting caught in some legal affairs and then his homecoming!
And there are a lot of literature! Poems from Greek mythology and those from Kalidasa,Tagore and others. The comparison of mythological characters in the Greek and Indian mythology is seen in many place.
In some places, I felt the story dragged a bit and some looked repetitive. But Parush expressing his grief was heart wrenching!
I quite liked Panchali's characterization -the type of mother Parush wants his mom to be, be it expressing affection so openly or having forward thoughts on most of the matters and I was also was intrigued by Sairandhri's silence and the reason she addressed Panchali as Kalyani! I found Bitasta to be very haughty in some places and childish in some!
Parushs friends are a good gang who try to patch him up after his breakup with Bitasta and how they try to mend him and stop him from hurting himself though they fail many of the times!
The language is simple and kalidasa's poems are well translated!
The cover of the book conveys the essence of the story. Similarly, the poems in the book sort of brings meaning to the title of the story.
On the whole this novel is a bold narrative on a sensitive concept that the authors have done a decent job with.
May 16, 2019
Overall it is a gripping novel very well written. It is a good novel and an interesting read.
The novel is about Parush, his love for Bitasta, the daughter of Panchali, a very close friend of his mother Sairandhiri. Despite the very close friendship between the friends, his mother strongly opposes his proposal to marry Bitasta and puts all possible roadblocks, to the extent that Bitasta suddenly severs all relations with him. The subsequent events in Parush’s life clearly indicate he is on the path of self-destruction.
The story is narrated through the voice of Saoli, who has returned to India after a few failed relationships and a failed marriage and is in the process of understanding and coming to terms with her sexual inclination and preferences. The locale is Prembajar near Kharagpur, IIT Kharagpur and the US. The US portion of the novel deals on the start-ups scenarios in the late nineties and the thin lines they treaded between ethical and non-ethical corporate practices, the wheeling-dealing, in short the sleazier side of the success stories. The Indian portion located primarily in and around IIT Kharagpur and Prembajar is mainly the blossoming love, the breakup and the subsequent recollection and analysis of events related with the love life of Parush-Bitasta and Saoli’s interventions.
The novel has an apparent and overt central theme and running storyline of unrequited love and how it can destroy a person or pervert his/her personality and lead them to the path of self-destruction. The undercurrent, which is actually the main thread or idea the authors want to probably convey, is the various tabooed and ostracised relationships, the attendant stigmas, the tendency to brush them under the carpet, the difficulty of acceptance despite all the progress on other fronts, etc. Both threads run concurrently without upsetting the rhythm of the other. The secondary thread (actually the prime one) has been handled with subtlety and finesse through the use of poetry and allusions.
The novel is about Parush, his love for Bitasta, the daughter of Panchali, a very close friend of his mother Sairandhiri. Despite the very close friendship between the friends, his mother strongly opposes his proposal to marry Bitasta and puts all possible roadblocks, to the extent that Bitasta suddenly severs all relations with him. The subsequent events in Parush’s life clearly indicate he is on the path of self-destruction.
The story is narrated through the voice of Saoli, who has returned to India after a few failed relationships and a failed marriage and is in the process of understanding and coming to terms with her sexual inclination and preferences. The locale is Prembajar near Kharagpur, IIT Kharagpur and the US. The US portion of the novel deals on the start-ups scenarios in the late nineties and the thin lines they treaded between ethical and non-ethical corporate practices, the wheeling-dealing, in short the sleazier side of the success stories. The Indian portion located primarily in and around IIT Kharagpur and Prembajar is mainly the blossoming love, the breakup and the subsequent recollection and analysis of events related with the love life of Parush-Bitasta and Saoli’s interventions.
The novel has an apparent and overt central theme and running storyline of unrequited love and how it can destroy a person or pervert his/her personality and lead them to the path of self-destruction. The undercurrent, which is actually the main thread or idea the authors want to probably convey, is the various tabooed and ostracised relationships, the attendant stigmas, the tendency to brush them under the carpet, the difficulty of acceptance despite all the progress on other fronts, etc. Both threads run concurrently without upsetting the rhythm of the other. The secondary thread (actually the prime one) has been handled with subtlety and finesse through the use of poetry and allusions.
May 17, 2019
The Broken Amoretti is my third novel, after The Ekkos Clan (2013) and The Aryabhata Clan (2018). It's co-authored by Aparajita Dutta.
The writing of The Ekkos Clan had already made me quite inquisitive about Indian culture, history and mythologies, and my interest in linguistics and the history and evolution of the Indo-European languages lead me to the Greek mythologies. I got intrigued with the fact that despite the wide range of relationships talked about in the Indian and the Greek mythologies, the oldest two in the world, there's a certain relationship which is almost conspicuous by its absence or oblique reference and veiled narration. When it comes to unconventional relationships, the Greek mythologies might be among the most vociferous ones. There too, I didn't find much about it. I became curious. Why was is it so? That apart, I wanted to create a story around, not only that particular relationship, but also all unconventional ones, which are often tabooed in most societies and cultures. I felt all these relationships, which have been silenced across the world for long, should get a voice.
The LGBTQ and "queer" activism has of course given a much needed voice to many people, who still experience social stigma in may cultures and countries. I wanted to expand the term "queer" to encompass not only the relationships widely discussed in the LGBTQ circles, but also other unconventional ones which too are discussed in hushed voices or totally brushed under the carpets citing religious, cultural or even medical reasons. I strongly felt I should weave a story around relationships which can't be confined to any conventional boundaries.
I think that's the essence of the story I wanted to weave - love without a name, love that can't be touched, love that can be only felt with your soul. It's not about what is legitimate of what's not. It's all about what your heart yearns for, it's all about what you believe in, it's all about what comprises your consciousness, what gives you your existence, meaning in life.
The writing of The Ekkos Clan had already made me quite inquisitive about Indian culture, history and mythologies, and my interest in linguistics and the history and evolution of the Indo-European languages lead me to the Greek mythologies. I got intrigued with the fact that despite the wide range of relationships talked about in the Indian and the Greek mythologies, the oldest two in the world, there's a certain relationship which is almost conspicuous by its absence or oblique reference and veiled narration. When it comes to unconventional relationships, the Greek mythologies might be among the most vociferous ones. There too, I didn't find much about it. I became curious. Why was is it so? That apart, I wanted to create a story around, not only that particular relationship, but also all unconventional ones, which are often tabooed in most societies and cultures. I felt all these relationships, which have been silenced across the world for long, should get a voice.
The LGBTQ and "queer" activism has of course given a much needed voice to many people, who still experience social stigma in may cultures and countries. I wanted to expand the term "queer" to encompass not only the relationships widely discussed in the LGBTQ circles, but also other unconventional ones which too are discussed in hushed voices or totally brushed under the carpets citing religious, cultural or even medical reasons. I strongly felt I should weave a story around relationships which can't be confined to any conventional boundaries.
I think that's the essence of the story I wanted to weave - love without a name, love that can't be touched, love that can be only felt with your soul. It's not about what is legitimate of what's not. It's all about what your heart yearns for, it's all about what you believe in, it's all about what comprises your consciousness, what gives you your existence, meaning in life.
July 28, 2019
|| BROKEN AMORETTI ||
by
Sudipto Das & Aparajita Dutta
There are more than 7 billion people all over the world. And there are same number of people exist with different mentality about "love and a marriage ". 90% of them believe, it can happen only between two opposite gender's human beings. And, then only they are considered as "NORMAL HUMAN".
●AUTHOR's Effort: the story is an effort of Two multiple authors. The topic they have taken from society Thats unique and appreciating.
●CHARACTERS: Saoli , bitasta, Sairandhari, panchali, parush n all . All characters are connected to each other as they have same importance.
●BLURB WITHOUT SPOILER:
Focus of the plot is mainly LGBT relationship in the society. For author, this relationship is as pure as all. A diary was found by saoli which belongs to bitasta's mother Panchali. The diary is a prove of , panchali and Sairandhari was bestfriend .The diary consists a mysterious poem. Which will be tried hard to decode by saoli and someone else. Now the qs is, who is the else characters? What is their connection? What is the poem about? And what was the consequence?
Take the book to know those all .
●not only them but also the story is a reflection of our society. Till today they are not considered as normal .
Love is free. It hasnt any boundary. It doesnt lie between gender and religion. It has wing that can be spread till heaven.
●cover of the book was little hard and eye-catching. Book was medium fast moving book. Sentence and narrations were fine. Some hard words made me go through dictionary. Overall a unique and well reading.
●Highly recommended for fictional love story readers.
by
Sudipto Das & Aparajita Dutta
There are more than 7 billion people all over the world. And there are same number of people exist with different mentality about "love and a marriage ". 90% of them believe, it can happen only between two opposite gender's human beings. And, then only they are considered as "NORMAL HUMAN".
●AUTHOR's Effort: the story is an effort of Two multiple authors. The topic they have taken from society Thats unique and appreciating.
●CHARACTERS: Saoli , bitasta, Sairandhari, panchali, parush n all . All characters are connected to each other as they have same importance.
●BLURB WITHOUT SPOILER:
Focus of the plot is mainly LGBT relationship in the society. For author, this relationship is as pure as all. A diary was found by saoli which belongs to bitasta's mother Panchali. The diary is a prove of , panchali and Sairandhari was bestfriend .The diary consists a mysterious poem. Which will be tried hard to decode by saoli and someone else. Now the qs is, who is the else characters? What is their connection? What is the poem about? And what was the consequence?
Take the book to know those all .
●not only them but also the story is a reflection of our society. Till today they are not considered as normal .
Love is free. It hasnt any boundary. It doesnt lie between gender and religion. It has wing that can be spread till heaven.
●cover of the book was little hard and eye-catching. Book was medium fast moving book. Sentence and narrations were fine. Some hard words made me go through dictionary. Overall a unique and well reading.
●Highly recommended for fictional love story readers.
September 6, 2019
The broken amoretti is a fictional story revolving around the life of Parush and Bitasta .
The concept of my book is pretty thoughtful innovative wherein the protagonists tries to decode a poem of the greek mythology, sounds mysterious right? But sadly the plot fails to keep up with its mystery elements.
The cover, title and the blurb are pretty attractive and intriguing.
The writing style of the book is simple, yet it lacks the flair and grip. With regard to the reference of greek mythology done in this book, it can easily be said that part was a well researched one.
The narration required lots of improvements especially when the narration keeps shifting through various characters POV
The language is simple and easy going.
The plot was fresh but it turned weak in the between, the shift in the various time periods too was very confusing and at times annoying.
The storyline was unique, the execution could have been better.
At a point I was struggling to keep up with the story and get through it.
The characters were very well developed, their backgrounds helped in giving me a deeper insite into their lives.
There are certain parts of this book that touch upon some very important and sensative topics of the LGBTQ community, that's still a taboo in our society.
The book has a very slow pace, the romance too is cheesy and at times cringy, secondly there are certain scenes in the book described in ways that might seem inappropriate to many people.
Overall, this was an average read. You may pick it up if you like slow paced, cheesy romance reads.
MY RATING: 2.5/5
The concept of my book is pretty thoughtful innovative wherein the protagonists tries to decode a poem of the greek mythology, sounds mysterious right? But sadly the plot fails to keep up with its mystery elements.
The cover, title and the blurb are pretty attractive and intriguing.
The writing style of the book is simple, yet it lacks the flair and grip. With regard to the reference of greek mythology done in this book, it can easily be said that part was a well researched one.
The narration required lots of improvements especially when the narration keeps shifting through various characters POV
The language is simple and easy going.
The plot was fresh but it turned weak in the between, the shift in the various time periods too was very confusing and at times annoying.
The storyline was unique, the execution could have been better.
At a point I was struggling to keep up with the story and get through it.
The characters were very well developed, their backgrounds helped in giving me a deeper insite into their lives.
There are certain parts of this book that touch upon some very important and sensative topics of the LGBTQ community, that's still a taboo in our society.
The book has a very slow pace, the romance too is cheesy and at times cringy, secondly there are certain scenes in the book described in ways that might seem inappropriate to many people.
Overall, this was an average read. You may pick it up if you like slow paced, cheesy romance reads.
MY RATING: 2.5/5
June 26, 2019
The Broken Amoretti is an epic love story – this emerges clearly in the second half of the novel, when Parush and Batista have parted ways and their love story seems to acquire epic dimensions. Although the first half of the novel does focus of the relationship between Batista and Parush – and to an extent, brings Batista to life, I felt that the relationship itself as far as it is shown – does not live up to the proportions implied by the rest of the novel – it is not enough of the grand love story that it needs to be to carry the novel, to carry all that happens subsequently, to carry the tragedy of their not being able to be together, which the novel rests on.
Batista’s character is very important in carrying the love story, and although she is strong and interesting, although, through description and dialogue, the authors do bring Batista to life – I think she could be more rounded and complex. Because this is a love story – and, in the impression given, especially in the framing and in the second half, is of it not being a ‘realistic’ one, but a love story on a grander scale – the narrative rests on the relationship revealed between Parush and Batista. This doesn’t entirely have to be shown through scenes, which can bring it to a pedestrian level, but the heights of their love story could have been implied, a little better, through telling also.
Batista’s character is very important in carrying the love story, and although she is strong and interesting, although, through description and dialogue, the authors do bring Batista to life – I think she could be more rounded and complex. Because this is a love story – and, in the impression given, especially in the framing and in the second half, is of it not being a ‘realistic’ one, but a love story on a grander scale – the narrative rests on the relationship revealed between Parush and Batista. This doesn’t entirely have to be shown through scenes, which can bring it to a pedestrian level, but the heights of their love story could have been implied, a little better, through telling also.
August 1, 2019
Saoli flies to back to India after a failed marriage with a job offer in IIT KGP. She meets Parushni in a conference who has similar interests as her. Saoli hears about Parushni's brother and IIT KGP alumnus Parush and his love with Bitasta. Saoli moves to her new house near campus called prembazar, which once belonged to Bitasta's family. She finds an old dairy in the house which contains a mysterious poem related to Parush, Bitasta. She meets Parush who by the time is involved in critical case in USA. He narrates his story his love with Bitasta, how Bitasta broke up with him without telling reason. Did Saoli succeeding in deciphering the meaning in poem and relate it to Parush's love? Why Parush and Bitasta broke up despite their passionate love? How Parush led his life after the deathly break up? This read will let you know.
Review: Lengthy story with elaborate narration. The authors succeeded in making reader connected to Parush's love and suffer. The poetry is excellent and showers knowledge of Greek and Sanskrit knowledge to readers. Characters are strong. USA game episode is bit off track to the story continuity, questioning the moral of Parush. I am fully not satisfied with ending because if Parush mother is so strong in her love, how she denied others' love. The length of story could be reduced.
Rating: 3.5/5
Review: Lengthy story with elaborate narration. The authors succeeded in making reader connected to Parush's love and suffer. The poetry is excellent and showers knowledge of Greek and Sanskrit knowledge to readers. Characters are strong. USA game episode is bit off track to the story continuity, questioning the moral of Parush. I am fully not satisfied with ending because if Parush mother is so strong in her love, how she denied others' love. The length of story could be reduced.
Rating: 3.5/5
August 1, 2019
The Broken Amoretti is an interesting and gripping novel by Sudipto Das and Aparajita Dutta. The subject which forms the crux of this story is sensitive and a very important issue - LGBTQ relationship.
The title of the book is very intriguing. Edmund Spencer's Sonnets which he wrote in the 16th century are known as 'Amoretti'. The title The Broken Amoretti suggests a love lyric which is unusual, similar yet different from the conventional sonnet, which basically deals with the poets' love for his beloved. Poems are a significant part of this novel and so is love.
The story begins with Saoli who returns to India after a broken marriage and starts living in Prembajar. She comes across an old diary which contains cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, which is an archaic meter used in the composition of ancient Greek epics. There are amazing interpretations of Greek mythology in this book which I really liked. Although the plot is complex and the story is a bit slow-paced, the book has some very important and interesting issues in it which makes it a book worth reading.
Read the book to know more!
The characters are well developed, although all are not likeable. The language used in this book is easy and lucid and the narrative style is good. It would have been better if the pace was a little faster than it is. The plot is unique, fresh, emotional and interesting.
The title of the book is very intriguing. Edmund Spencer's Sonnets which he wrote in the 16th century are known as 'Amoretti'. The title The Broken Amoretti suggests a love lyric which is unusual, similar yet different from the conventional sonnet, which basically deals with the poets' love for his beloved. Poems are a significant part of this novel and so is love.
The story begins with Saoli who returns to India after a broken marriage and starts living in Prembajar. She comes across an old diary which contains cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, which is an archaic meter used in the composition of ancient Greek epics. There are amazing interpretations of Greek mythology in this book which I really liked. Although the plot is complex and the story is a bit slow-paced, the book has some very important and interesting issues in it which makes it a book worth reading.
Read the book to know more!
The characters are well developed, although all are not likeable. The language used in this book is easy and lucid and the narrative style is good. It would have been better if the pace was a little faster than it is. The plot is unique, fresh, emotional and interesting.
December 16, 2019
2.5/5
This is my second read by author Sudipto Das, and I quite liked his The Aryabhatta Clan (the book had cryptic messages and a whole lot of thrill to decipher it).
The Blurb of The Broken Amoretti, gave me the same vibes, there will be a cryptic message and story will unravel it. However, I was disappointed in that a bit. I can’t review the story as whole, so I will divide it in two parts.
The Relevant :
I loved how the author started the setting up of characters, and their known/unknown love for a place called ‘prembajar’. There were references to great poets, and their poetries. The poetries were explained, giving the background of meter and everything. Which was new to me, and I liked it. This simply showed the research author did for getting these parts in the novel.
I loved how the author tried to fictionalize WHO was Panchali or stories about characters from Greek Mythology Artemis, Callisto and some more..
The story’s main aim was writing about how love has no boundaries and no gender, in a way that it was convincing. This was mainly done giving background’s of mythologies and many poetries.
But when I think back after completing it, it was just brushed up on the story. Later the story becomes something else, which makes me sad.
Full review at
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This is my second read by author Sudipto Das, and I quite liked his The Aryabhatta Clan (the book had cryptic messages and a whole lot of thrill to decipher it).
The Blurb of The Broken Amoretti, gave me the same vibes, there will be a cryptic message and story will unravel it. However, I was disappointed in that a bit. I can’t review the story as whole, so I will divide it in two parts.
The Relevant :
I loved how the author started the setting up of characters, and their known/unknown love for a place called ‘prembajar’. There were references to great poets, and their poetries. The poetries were explained, giving the background of meter and everything. Which was new to me, and I liked it. This simply showed the research author did for getting these parts in the novel.
I loved how the author tried to fictionalize WHO was Panchali or stories about characters from Greek Mythology Artemis, Callisto and some more..
The story’s main aim was writing about how love has no boundaries and no gender, in a way that it was convincing. This was mainly done giving background’s of mythologies and many poetries.
But when I think back after completing it, it was just brushed up on the story. Later the story becomes something else, which makes me sad.
Full review at
https://smileaturself.wordpress.com/2...
July 22, 2019
All of us know that India is a diverse country, but when it comes to accepting the different sexualities, it always turns out to be a big deal. It has always remained the biggest taboo of our country. Writing on such not-so-desirable issue is in itself appreciable. In the book "The Broken Amoretti" by Sudipto Das and Aparajita Dutta, the authors have shed light on a very delicate matter. They tried to point out that not everything is done wittingly, there are certain things which nobody has control on.
The story was set up in the backdrop of Kolkata (Calcutta then) where two people Parush and Bitasta was forced to get separated by their own family. It started with the introduction of Saoli, a girl who was somehow connected to both Parush and Bitasta. Keeping the pain of her broken marriage, she has decided to start afresh by joining the lecturership in IIT Kharagpur. Whether you call it destiny or whatsoever, but she unknowingly landed up in the same house where Bitasta used to live with her family a decade back. Finding Bitasta's mother diary in that house in Prembajar evoke her inquisitiveness to know what exactly happened between them and why Sairandhari, Parush's mother was against their marriage.
From the beginning till the very end, Parush's narration was so heart-touching. It's a great love story facing the wrath of societal norms. Use of Rabindranath Tagore and Kalidasa's poems and prose along with Greek mythology stories has really streamlined the story. This book has been successful in finding out a new definition for love.
Happy reading.
The story was set up in the backdrop of Kolkata (Calcutta then) where two people Parush and Bitasta was forced to get separated by their own family. It started with the introduction of Saoli, a girl who was somehow connected to both Parush and Bitasta. Keeping the pain of her broken marriage, she has decided to start afresh by joining the lecturership in IIT Kharagpur. Whether you call it destiny or whatsoever, but she unknowingly landed up in the same house where Bitasta used to live with her family a decade back. Finding Bitasta's mother diary in that house in Prembajar evoke her inquisitiveness to know what exactly happened between them and why Sairandhari, Parush's mother was against their marriage.
From the beginning till the very end, Parush's narration was so heart-touching. It's a great love story facing the wrath of societal norms. Use of Rabindranath Tagore and Kalidasa's poems and prose along with Greek mythology stories has really streamlined the story. This book has been successful in finding out a new definition for love.
Happy reading.
May 17, 2019
The Broken Amoretti is a love story, with an element of literary mystery – along the lines of A.S.Byatt’s Possession. (Although I felt that the poem that the mystery hinges on is perhaps not strong enough). The novel as a whole came together extremely well – the authors have created a strong structure, which is circular, which, from the beginning, takes us on a journey that they are clearly in control of – making the novel a satisfying read by the end. The authors led us confidently throughout, towards the conclusion and this had and sense of inevitability. After having read Sudipto’s last two novels The Ekkos Clan and The Aryabhata Clan – I feel that this is his particular strength – telling large, ambitious stories carried within a strong structure. I also like, as with his previous novels – the way in which he uses poetry, literature, mythology, history – weaving it into the story – as well as the fact that this novel, its narrative and characters, overlaps with your previous two novels. I like the focus on the house as the center of the novel – but felt that the authors could develop this further – in terms of describing the house and its location.
June 25, 2019
Do you believe in love? While love has no boundaries, can it stride unfettered through the turbulent waves of societal norms and win? Can it lead the way for others to follow? Can it be free of gender and caste in our lifetime?
The Broken Amoretti is one such story that draws from love and weaves a captivating tale of highs and lows. It is set in ‘Prembajar’ in a small town called Kharagpur, where Saoli a young married girl, finds an old diary at her grandfather’s house which has a mystery hidden in it. The diary has a cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, the archaic meter of the ancient Greek epics which catches her attention.
The story takes us on a heartfelt journey of discovery as the two protagonists of the story, Parush and Saoli, embark on a journey to decode the past and discover their real identities, while battling a broken marriage, a topsy-turvy corporate career and an unrequited love affair.
The cryptic poem is the answer to all the questions and has secrets tucked in every line and takes the two protagonists on a journey in which they learn that love can never be chained by stereotypes. It’s time to set love free.
The Broken Amoretti is one such story that draws from love and weaves a captivating tale of highs and lows. It is set in ‘Prembajar’ in a small town called Kharagpur, where Saoli a young married girl, finds an old diary at her grandfather’s house which has a mystery hidden in it. The diary has a cryptic poem written in dactylic hexameter, the archaic meter of the ancient Greek epics which catches her attention.
The story takes us on a heartfelt journey of discovery as the two protagonists of the story, Parush and Saoli, embark on a journey to decode the past and discover their real identities, while battling a broken marriage, a topsy-turvy corporate career and an unrequited love affair.
The cryptic poem is the answer to all the questions and has secrets tucked in every line and takes the two protagonists on a journey in which they learn that love can never be chained by stereotypes. It’s time to set love free.
July 27, 2019
Parush and Bitasta were two individuals in love with each other. Still they were forced to part their ways because of Sairandhari ( Parush's mother) . Although Sairandhari was friends with Barista's mother the reason why she was against their marriage was unknown.
The story starts when SAOLI comes to Kolkata to join lectureship in IIT KHARAGPUR. She resides in the same house where Barista with her mother lived.
One day SAOLI comes across an old diary which belonged to Barista's mom. The diary contained a lot dark secrets in form of poems. After going through the diary Saoli's life is never going to be normal as the curiosity to decode all the poems and unwrap the secrets crept inside her. Will she be able to know the truth ? 💖The cover of the book is faded but beautiful just like the story within.
💖The book touches a sensitive topic that is considered tabboo in Indian culture.
💖 Language is simple.
💖 Characters are well developed. Not too many characters to spoil the story.
💖Slow paced.
💖 Becomes a bit cheesy after very now and then.
Good for those who loves cheesy romance or can handle stories in (SLOW MOTION)
The story starts when SAOLI comes to Kolkata to join lectureship in IIT KHARAGPUR. She resides in the same house where Barista with her mother lived.
One day SAOLI comes across an old diary which belonged to Barista's mom. The diary contained a lot dark secrets in form of poems. After going through the diary Saoli's life is never going to be normal as the curiosity to decode all the poems and unwrap the secrets crept inside her. Will she be able to know the truth ? 💖The cover of the book is faded but beautiful just like the story within.
💖The book touches a sensitive topic that is considered tabboo in Indian culture.
💖 Language is simple.
💖 Characters are well developed. Not too many characters to spoil the story.
💖Slow paced.
💖 Becomes a bit cheesy after very now and then.
Good for those who loves cheesy romance or can handle stories in (SLOW MOTION)
July 28, 2019
Both the authors "Sudipto Das" and "Aparajita" have penned a good story in the book "The Broken Amoretti"
Book cover goes well with the story a boy and a girl holding hands but behind two girls staring at each other/ready to kiss. Book has lot of plots, sub plots, poetries, quotes, running through till the end which makes it very interesting read.
The main plot is Love between Saoli and Parushni, Saoli accepting it and coming in terms with herself. The main characters are Parushni, Saoli and Parush. A lot of charecterstics keep coming and going in supporting roles. All characters are portrayed real. So who is Parush, Parushni, Saoli, their relationship, how good husband and wife were Saoli and Parush, story about Parush's mother/past, love story of Bitasta and Parush, why Parush and Bitasta did not marry, what is strange/ special about Prembajar, what makes Saoli open up to Parush etc. and more get to know by reading the book.
Good English proficiency is a must for the book to read and enjoy the book.
Would recommend it to readers who read and appreciate /enjoy LGBTQ love story.
Book cover goes well with the story a boy and a girl holding hands but behind two girls staring at each other/ready to kiss. Book has lot of plots, sub plots, poetries, quotes, running through till the end which makes it very interesting read.
The main plot is Love between Saoli and Parushni, Saoli accepting it and coming in terms with herself. The main characters are Parushni, Saoli and Parush. A lot of charecterstics keep coming and going in supporting roles. All characters are portrayed real. So who is Parush, Parushni, Saoli, their relationship, how good husband and wife were Saoli and Parush, story about Parush's mother/past, love story of Bitasta and Parush, why Parush and Bitasta did not marry, what is strange/ special about Prembajar, what makes Saoli open up to Parush etc. and more get to know by reading the book.
Good English proficiency is a must for the book to read and enjoy the book.
Would recommend it to readers who read and appreciate /enjoy LGBTQ love story.
September 4, 2019
The Broken Amoretti by Sudipto Das and Aparajita Dutta.
An ambitious piece of fiction – The Times of India.
The Story initiates by the narrator Saoli, who after her separation came back to India at Prembajar, her grandfather's place, where she became an English teacher at IIT KGP. She found a diary at the house, which was overflowing with beautiful poems, which fascinated her. The diary talked about the couple Parush and Batista, whose mothers were good friends. In spite of their mother’s friendship, Sairandhri didn’t want his son Parush to marry Batista.
What was the reason behind Sairandhri disapproval? Will there be a happy conclusion in their love story? Why did she wish to see Batista at her last time?
A beautiful story with fabulous writing will make your reading a satisfied one.
The cover page and the format of the paperback will glue the readers and fascinates them to buy it.
To the readers, if you want to try something new, and unique concept then doesn’t delay this book.
Rating 4.5/5
An ambitious piece of fiction – The Times of India.
The Story initiates by the narrator Saoli, who after her separation came back to India at Prembajar, her grandfather's place, where she became an English teacher at IIT KGP. She found a diary at the house, which was overflowing with beautiful poems, which fascinated her. The diary talked about the couple Parush and Batista, whose mothers were good friends. In spite of their mother’s friendship, Sairandhri didn’t want his son Parush to marry Batista.
What was the reason behind Sairandhri disapproval? Will there be a happy conclusion in their love story? Why did she wish to see Batista at her last time?
A beautiful story with fabulous writing will make your reading a satisfied one.
The cover page and the format of the paperback will glue the readers and fascinates them to buy it.
To the readers, if you want to try something new, and unique concept then doesn’t delay this book.
Rating 4.5/5
September 10, 2019
Amoretti basically means a representation of Cupid in a work of art. This is exactly what the book is all about. Greek mythology, literature & love between same sex are the main elements here.
The initial chapters take some time to get used to. But once you get used to it, the pace of reading is established, you find yourself turning the pages!
The authors have done the great job developing the characters and the backstory on them. That was what I liked the most about the book- the characterisation. Also, the fact that the authors strongly bring forward the concerns regarding LGBT community, the conventional beliefs and the concerns is the highlight of the book. Another topic that has been covered here is the politics and games that are played in corporate world.
The book may not be everyone's cup of tea. The climax somehow disappointed me. But the authors surely have done a nice job bringing togather different elements and connecting them.
The initial chapters take some time to get used to. But once you get used to it, the pace of reading is established, you find yourself turning the pages!
The authors have done the great job developing the characters and the backstory on them. That was what I liked the most about the book- the characterisation. Also, the fact that the authors strongly bring forward the concerns regarding LGBT community, the conventional beliefs and the concerns is the highlight of the book. Another topic that has been covered here is the politics and games that are played in corporate world.
The book may not be everyone's cup of tea. The climax somehow disappointed me. But the authors surely have done a nice job bringing togather different elements and connecting them.
June 26, 2019
It’s one of the most intriguing novels I’ve read in the recent past. It touches base upon many complicated things so lucidly that you don’t feel you’re actually reading a really complex psychological novel weaved around some really complex relationships.
Among the negatives, I would say, the opening scene is far too brief – the scene is not clearly established so we can see it – and we are not sure who Parush, Batista and I (the narrator) are. And thereafter too – it’s not clear in the first reading what the relationship is between the narrator and Parush and why he is telling her his story. In particular, I feel that the authors could have created a stronger motivation for the narrator to want to meet Parush and to know his story. It is not clear to the reader what is driving her crazy, and why.
Among the negatives, I would say, the opening scene is far too brief – the scene is not clearly established so we can see it – and we are not sure who Parush, Batista and I (the narrator) are. And thereafter too – it’s not clear in the first reading what the relationship is between the narrator and Parush and why he is telling her his story. In particular, I feel that the authors could have created a stronger motivation for the narrator to want to meet Parush and to know his story. It is not clear to the reader what is driving her crazy, and why.
July 27, 2019
I had a lot of expectations from this book. I hate to leave a book in the middle, it was really difficult reading this book as by the time I completed 50% of the book I was bored and did not wish to proceed further. The book is supposed to be of mystery genre and by the time you finish the book you have a mystery of your own.
The storyline chosen in its own is really good but the execution part has been jeopardized in order to make an exciting book. There are a lot of plots running at the same time though they don't intervene a lot some of them seem irrelevant too.
The lead characters fail to put an impression on you rather the supporting characters do.
The cover of the book is pretty apt and gives a glimpse of the story. Though there are negatives the book has a bunch of positives too. Overall an average book.
The storyline chosen in its own is really good but the execution part has been jeopardized in order to make an exciting book. There are a lot of plots running at the same time though they don't intervene a lot some of them seem irrelevant too.
The lead characters fail to put an impression on you rather the supporting characters do.
The cover of the book is pretty apt and gives a glimpse of the story. Though there are negatives the book has a bunch of positives too. Overall an average book.
May 17, 2019
I liked much of the corporate set-up – with the Gaming industry context being, for the most part, convincing. Although there were times when I was not completely convinced – for example story with Bill in the US and how Parush gets him to finance GameIT – in particular Parush’s relationship with Alina, the girl he marries. This section in particular, and perhaps the novel as a whole, reminded me of The Fountainhead by Ann Ryand – and in the similar way perhaps, the novel seems to be almost allegorical, rather than realistic. Generally – I felt that the first half of the novel still in accelerating phase – and it improved as it went on – becoming more readable, drawing us in to the story, being less confusing.
August 4, 2019
Book: The broken Amoretti
Authors: Sudipto Das Aparjita Dutta
Review: The story is about Saoli our protagonist who returns to India after separation from her husband. Saoli comes across a diary with knowledge of estranged lovers parush and Batista.
I applaud the writers for bringing out a lgbtq story with such finesse. The writing is flawless you are immediately drawn to the way the characters are portrayed. The poems and Greek influences were a nice touch and the characters names were different. But for the problem was the plot the writers have tried to create a mystery around the love story of parush and Batista but it was very predictable.
The flow of the chapters was good language was lucid and simple. Characterisation was good
You can give this book a try .
3/5
Authors: Sudipto Das Aparjita Dutta
Review: The story is about Saoli our protagonist who returns to India after separation from her husband. Saoli comes across a diary with knowledge of estranged lovers parush and Batista.
I applaud the writers for bringing out a lgbtq story with such finesse. The writing is flawless you are immediately drawn to the way the characters are portrayed. The poems and Greek influences were a nice touch and the characters names were different. But for the problem was the plot the writers have tried to create a mystery around the love story of parush and Batista but it was very predictable.
The flow of the chapters was good language was lucid and simple. Characterisation was good
You can give this book a try .
3/5
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