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Somewhere a clock is ticking
A single train leaving for Amritsar amidst a fire.
A last minute flight from Bangalore.
A massive field of tall, yellow flowers.
Narrated by Time are two stories - one based in modern-day Pakistan during the Great Partition, and the other in the busy social media era of 2019. A story of the connectedness of the human spirit, unpredictable peaks and troughs. A story of survival despite loss and hope despite grief.
A last minute flight from Bangalore.
A massive field of tall, yellow flowers.
Narrated by Time are two stories - one based in modern-day Pakistan during the Great Partition, and the other in the busy social media era of 2019. A story of the connectedness of the human spirit, unpredictable peaks and troughs. A story of survival despite loss and hope despite grief.
172 pages, Hardcover
Published July 17, 2020
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August 3, 2020
“Now I look at my masterpiece with a wavering detachment. Amrit, a beige dupatta covering her head to match her beige kurta-salwar; the silver bangles that adorn her hands clinking gently together as she runs her fingers through Iqbal’s disheveled, overgrown hair. Iqbal, drifting into a more peaceful form of sleep as her voice reaches him in a third place where the only people who exist are them - Amrit and Iqbal. Here, I cannot touch them.”
“Here, names do not matter and love is enough.”
So let me start by clearing any and all conjecture regarding any and all bias I might have towards this book because it was written by my sister. I’m very picky when it comes to books, movies, music and food. I criticise. It’s just what I do.
But this book is a masterpiece. If you’ve read the likes of Khaled Hosseini and swooned, this one’s for you.
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking tells the story of two women - a twenty something year-old Shagun and her grandmother, Amrit. The story spans generations and goes back and forth between 1947 pre Partition India and modern day India. Shagun receives news that her grandmother is no more and travels to Amritsar, whilst battling her own problems. But here starts her journey of self-discovery, as she unearths the story of her grandmother’s life once lived - the story of a love once lost, the story of Iqbal.
The book is an easy read, rife with moments that make you put down the book and reflect. Another thing that I found wonderful about the book is that it is not narrated in first or third person. It is narrated by Time. And that gives the book it’s soul.
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking is highly recommended to anyone who’s a sucker for an emotional yet heart-warming read, a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
“Here, names do not matter and love is enough.”
So let me start by clearing any and all conjecture regarding any and all bias I might have towards this book because it was written by my sister. I’m very picky when it comes to books, movies, music and food. I criticise. It’s just what I do.
But this book is a masterpiece. If you’ve read the likes of Khaled Hosseini and swooned, this one’s for you.
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking tells the story of two women - a twenty something year-old Shagun and her grandmother, Amrit. The story spans generations and goes back and forth between 1947 pre Partition India and modern day India. Shagun receives news that her grandmother is no more and travels to Amritsar, whilst battling her own problems. But here starts her journey of self-discovery, as she unearths the story of her grandmother’s life once lived - the story of a love once lost, the story of Iqbal.
The book is an easy read, rife with moments that make you put down the book and reflect. Another thing that I found wonderful about the book is that it is not narrated in first or third person. It is narrated by Time. And that gives the book it’s soul.
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking is highly recommended to anyone who’s a sucker for an emotional yet heart-warming read, a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
December 5, 2020
It's an interesting book. Narrated by time, are two stories, one based in during the time of Great Partition and one in the busy era of social media and a long-distance relationship.
It's a story of Shagun and her grandmother Amrit. I loved how the author narrated both the stories. Shaun who came to Amritsar for her grandmother's funeral where she found few papers, documents, albums and a lot more.
What I loved most about this book is the way the author expressed the bond between Shagun and her grandmother. From partition to a long-distance relationship, it's a story of survival and loss. Not to forget an unexpected climax.
The crisp narration and engaging writing style of the author keep the reader engaged throughout. The shifting plots capture the readers' attention. Amrit's story will definitely make you think.
It felt real. The letters, the love, the friendship and all the memories. I loved how the author portrayed the emotions. The characters are well developed by the author. One could easily connect to each one of them, especially Shagun. I even fell in love with Iqbal and Amrit.
Not to forget the beautiful description of Amritsar, a massive field of yellow flowers. It's a fast-paced story that will remind you of your relationship with your grandparents.
With each chapter, I was curious to know more about the story. The author did a fabulous job.
A perfect book to pick up in the weekend if you love reading partition stories.
It's a story of Shagun and her grandmother Amrit. I loved how the author narrated both the stories. Shaun who came to Amritsar for her grandmother's funeral where she found few papers, documents, albums and a lot more.
What I loved most about this book is the way the author expressed the bond between Shagun and her grandmother. From partition to a long-distance relationship, it's a story of survival and loss. Not to forget an unexpected climax.
The crisp narration and engaging writing style of the author keep the reader engaged throughout. The shifting plots capture the readers' attention. Amrit's story will definitely make you think.
It felt real. The letters, the love, the friendship and all the memories. I loved how the author portrayed the emotions. The characters are well developed by the author. One could easily connect to each one of them, especially Shagun. I even fell in love with Iqbal and Amrit.
Not to forget the beautiful description of Amritsar, a massive field of yellow flowers. It's a fast-paced story that will remind you of your relationship with your grandparents.
With each chapter, I was curious to know more about the story. The author did a fabulous job.
A perfect book to pick up in the weekend if you love reading partition stories.
January 21, 2021
One side of the story takes place in 2019 which starts with Shagun beginning her travel to Amritsar to attend her beloved grandmother's funeral. The other side portrays the life of Amrit during the year 1946 in Hafizabad in modern day Pakistan. With many factors connecting the two stories, many realizations are uncovered as the stories progress.
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The two beautiful stories are narrated by 'Time' - the Time with which we are never satisfied with, we either complain times goes too fast or is too slow. When such a hated 'Time' narrates two stories that it has witnessed, while it shares about itself, its powers and its various observations of the humankind, it is truly a beauty to read! Pure emotions are inked in this book that can be felt in each and every line. The lives of Amrit and Shagun are heart-throbbing which are made better by the author's writings. The way in which the author ends the book is wonderful. It is very hard to complete appreciate this beauty! This is such a well written book and I hope everyone reads this and goes through the same amazing experience I had while reading it.
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The two beautiful stories are narrated by 'Time' - the Time with which we are never satisfied with, we either complain times goes too fast or is too slow. When such a hated 'Time' narrates two stories that it has witnessed, while it shares about itself, its powers and its various observations of the humankind, it is truly a beauty to read! Pure emotions are inked in this book that can be felt in each and every line. The lives of Amrit and Shagun are heart-throbbing which are made better by the author's writings. The way in which the author ends the book is wonderful. It is very hard to complete appreciate this beauty! This is such a well written book and I hope everyone reads this and goes through the same amazing experience I had while reading it.
January 27, 2021
Beautifully narrated story about young love in two different era. Amrit's letter to Iqbal was perhaps something I looked forward to read at every page I turned. I still think about Iqbal and Amrit ❤️
Personally, if you loved 40 Rules of Love by Elif Shafak then you'd enjoy reading this book too!
Personally, if you loved 40 Rules of Love by Elif Shafak then you'd enjoy reading this book too!
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