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Inheritance
And when the job offer came for him to guide motorcycle tours from Manali to Ladakh, she was the first person he called. He asked her to join him when he had a break between tours the following month. She laughed and agreed without hesitation. "Of course. I am a mountain girl after all."
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Published September 2, 2022
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December 21, 2022
Ash’s journey begins on a tough note and the universe had some other plans for him. His stay in India became happening when he met Varun and his friends. Where will life take him?
It's a story full of love, friendship, adventures and hope. Adheesh makes it exciting for the readers with a series of interesting events.
With a mesmerizing plot and crisp descriptive narrative, Ash’s journey is truly an exciting one. How Varun and his friends help him and he finds a reason to stay in India.
It's a light, quick read and the story takes a real turn in the later chapters where Ash’s dad comes in the picture. The characters are fun and well-developed by the author. You'll like Ash’s personality. I liked Varun’s character too. The way he made things easy for Ash is commendable.
It's a fast-paced moving story with some unexpected twists. Loved the way he added the element of love too. The candid conversations and trip with friends were fun to read and will make you nostalgic.
It's a story full of love, friendship, adventures and hope. Adheesh makes it exciting for the readers with a series of interesting events.
With a mesmerizing plot and crisp descriptive narrative, Ash’s journey is truly an exciting one. How Varun and his friends help him and he finds a reason to stay in India.
It's a light, quick read and the story takes a real turn in the later chapters where Ash’s dad comes in the picture. The characters are fun and well-developed by the author. You'll like Ash’s personality. I liked Varun’s character too. The way he made things easy for Ash is commendable.
It's a fast-paced moving story with some unexpected twists. Loved the way he added the element of love too. The candid conversations and trip with friends were fun to read and will make you nostalgic.
November 8, 2022
"Dedicated to mother India, thank you for welcoming me back with open arms even after four generations of being apart."
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The shreds of existence, inheritance, identity and experiences together weave a colourful, cinematic plot of reality.
The author’s engagement with destiny brings him at a junction, where he can execute his end of the plan; or he can improvise; and let destiny take control and follow its footsteps. What follows is a beautiful story, rich in emotions. The geographical aspect that defines our identity is rejuvenated by those ingredients of destiny and emotions that we were hidden from us.
The author has commendably inked a story around experiences, with the plot and characterization resonating with each other resulting in an interesting read.
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The shreds of existence, inheritance, identity and experiences together weave a colourful, cinematic plot of reality.
The author’s engagement with destiny brings him at a junction, where he can execute his end of the plan; or he can improvise; and let destiny take control and follow its footsteps. What follows is a beautiful story, rich in emotions. The geographical aspect that defines our identity is rejuvenated by those ingredients of destiny and emotions that we were hidden from us.
The author has commendably inked a story around experiences, with the plot and characterization resonating with each other resulting in an interesting read.
April 20, 2023
The story was really engaging it makes the reader so engrossed in the life of the characters as our main character being Ash and his journey to find his inheritance was so engaging. During his journey, he met a group of people, by sheer chance of luck, who made his life easier and more made him feel welcome in India for the first time. He not only made bonds but he found a family in India, a foreign place which was not so foreign, as there was always a lingering familiarity in his heart somehow that maybe he could relate to the lineage his family ever had here and it also proves that a that a person’s attachment to the country can live even if decades or years passes. He found that India is a country that makes people feel welcome in its own way, India is a country where hope never dies. The story being on the idea that in India it makes sense when it actually doesn’t make sense.
When the cab driver tells him “welcome home, bhai” on arriving in India, Ash was so confused that what does “home” mean, what actually “home” can be in in this foreign land; where even breathing seems miserable to him, where finding the unknown is so confusing and taking a toll on his mental health and like they say never lose hope; he found Varun and a group of people that are really helpful and are so genuine in their approach, that they help him throughout is journey from him being in Delhi to Manali to Bihar, the journey has been so eventful and one where we learn a lot about bonds and life, in itself.
“inheritance” is a book which keeps people engaged, it keeps the reader to scheming through the pages and not to put it down and get to know where and how Ash found his inheritance. For a moment I thought that he is going to go with his father and he’s not going to say much. But we see our remarkable character development here. Ash finally found his voice of reason. He stood up, not only for the villagers but, also for that little boy who got abused by his father, for that mother who got abused by her husband and, for all those years he felt abandoned and his mother suffered. The villagers who have been strangers to him for a day may be, but within some hours they made him feel “home” he has ever felt.
This book introduces us to the unfamiliarity of how a foreigner feels when they come to India. It also introduces us to the image “India”, as a country holds- a country where language changes from a mile to mile, a country where language is a barrier even within the commoners yet it not being a barrier; because you bond through a common ground of heritage, culture, history; which gives every Indian a sense of equality, a sense of familiarity.
This story has a it also shows us the aspects of India that makes it somewhat less likeable, the fact that the buses are so rash here, the fact that traffic is a huge problem here even in the capital of India, that government officials still rely on bribe for most part of it, that you still need connections to get the work done, the rural areas are still backward and funds are still struggling to be to reach its rightful honour; yet we found beauty in India, in its people.
The way the people keep on going through life, going through every up and down and still not leaving hope. They were right when they said “India is a country where you never lose hope, it’s a country where this thin thread of hope is keeping it altogether and running”.
Ash’s character was a bit confusing and complex. Him not staying words that are meant to be said at the moment, him running away from Niri, then him running away from his mother, then running away from Shefali and in the end facing them all it will such a character development. It felt so fulfilling like you are developing with him. I hate that Ash never confronted his problems, especially when he couldn’t find it in him to confront Shefali, of course, he was at the wrong and Shefali deserved every bit of explanation. Maybe it was the way the Ash is and she fall in love with him file fully understanding his love language.
When Varun got stabbed, it was as if Ash’s only hope has died, it’s over. Varun was the guardian angel, not only for his friends but for a stranger like Ash, a comfort character in the novel.
For a moment Ash forgot all about his inheritance, all about the problems back home and he flew with the circumstances and rush of emotions. Maybe the novel could have been a bit shorter in this start where all the meets, outgoing trips were happening and; a bit longer at the end to tell us all about Ash’s new life as in Indian citizen; may be international but an Indian citizen.
In the end, when he decides to stay back and in the village at that, was really surprising it was the character development that couldn’t be have been judged before and, also him not forgetting about his mother and saying “I love you”, to her felt so relieving; that boy, you finally, finally found in yourself to thank your mother, him finding a way to get her business back that was really a moment of rejoice for me,
The main character was not a character, any person can relate to yet it spelt so relatable and comforting. The way the things got upside down and still none of the characters lose hope was really so motivating.
I like the whole dynamic of the story the way it was narrated; the fact that writer gives smaller details of the feeling of unfamiliarity, the feeling of joy and the marvellous small details of the places he went to.
It felt like I’m an Indian but I’m seeing India in some different light, in a different shade and that experience was really enjoyable. I still want the story to be a bit longer, to get to know more about Ash’s new life in India as a true Indian.
I like the pace of the story, it was a bit slow in the start then, after Manali trip, it took a bit off. The details we were provided to experience the unfamiliarity of how foreigner feels in the foreign land we always connect going to a “foreign land" with excitement but we always forget that the name “foreign” means unfamiliarity, it means going to unknown. The way the writer has explained all those feelings, I feel like i’ve experienced tour myself. The book has its imperfectness but for most part of it I really, really enjoyed it.
I would love to know what happened to Varun and Zoya, Neil and Avantika, and I hope Hemant too found his love somewhere, Chotu is studying and Niraj completed his postdoc. In my mind, I will still think from years from now that they are happy. It’s a story that lives with you. I truly love the story and I hope to hear more from author. Thank you so much for writing a such kind of story.
When the cab driver tells him “welcome home, bhai” on arriving in India, Ash was so confused that what does “home” mean, what actually “home” can be in in this foreign land; where even breathing seems miserable to him, where finding the unknown is so confusing and taking a toll on his mental health and like they say never lose hope; he found Varun and a group of people that are really helpful and are so genuine in their approach, that they help him throughout is journey from him being in Delhi to Manali to Bihar, the journey has been so eventful and one where we learn a lot about bonds and life, in itself.
“inheritance” is a book which keeps people engaged, it keeps the reader to scheming through the pages and not to put it down and get to know where and how Ash found his inheritance. For a moment I thought that he is going to go with his father and he’s not going to say much. But we see our remarkable character development here. Ash finally found his voice of reason. He stood up, not only for the villagers but, also for that little boy who got abused by his father, for that mother who got abused by her husband and, for all those years he felt abandoned and his mother suffered. The villagers who have been strangers to him for a day may be, but within some hours they made him feel “home” he has ever felt.
This book introduces us to the unfamiliarity of how a foreigner feels when they come to India. It also introduces us to the image “India”, as a country holds- a country where language changes from a mile to mile, a country where language is a barrier even within the commoners yet it not being a barrier; because you bond through a common ground of heritage, culture, history; which gives every Indian a sense of equality, a sense of familiarity.
This story has a it also shows us the aspects of India that makes it somewhat less likeable, the fact that the buses are so rash here, the fact that traffic is a huge problem here even in the capital of India, that government officials still rely on bribe for most part of it, that you still need connections to get the work done, the rural areas are still backward and funds are still struggling to be to reach its rightful honour; yet we found beauty in India, in its people.
The way the people keep on going through life, going through every up and down and still not leaving hope. They were right when they said “India is a country where you never lose hope, it’s a country where this thin thread of hope is keeping it altogether and running”.
Ash’s character was a bit confusing and complex. Him not staying words that are meant to be said at the moment, him running away from Niri, then him running away from his mother, then running away from Shefali and in the end facing them all it will such a character development. It felt so fulfilling like you are developing with him. I hate that Ash never confronted his problems, especially when he couldn’t find it in him to confront Shefali, of course, he was at the wrong and Shefali deserved every bit of explanation. Maybe it was the way the Ash is and she fall in love with him file fully understanding his love language.
When Varun got stabbed, it was as if Ash’s only hope has died, it’s over. Varun was the guardian angel, not only for his friends but for a stranger like Ash, a comfort character in the novel.
For a moment Ash forgot all about his inheritance, all about the problems back home and he flew with the circumstances and rush of emotions. Maybe the novel could have been a bit shorter in this start where all the meets, outgoing trips were happening and; a bit longer at the end to tell us all about Ash’s new life as in Indian citizen; may be international but an Indian citizen.
In the end, when he decides to stay back and in the village at that, was really surprising it was the character development that couldn’t be have been judged before and, also him not forgetting about his mother and saying “I love you”, to her felt so relieving; that boy, you finally, finally found in yourself to thank your mother, him finding a way to get her business back that was really a moment of rejoice for me,
The main character was not a character, any person can relate to yet it spelt so relatable and comforting. The way the things got upside down and still none of the characters lose hope was really so motivating.
I like the whole dynamic of the story the way it was narrated; the fact that writer gives smaller details of the feeling of unfamiliarity, the feeling of joy and the marvellous small details of the places he went to.
It felt like I’m an Indian but I’m seeing India in some different light, in a different shade and that experience was really enjoyable. I still want the story to be a bit longer, to get to know more about Ash’s new life in India as a true Indian.
I like the pace of the story, it was a bit slow in the start then, after Manali trip, it took a bit off. The details we were provided to experience the unfamiliarity of how foreigner feels in the foreign land we always connect going to a “foreign land" with excitement but we always forget that the name “foreign” means unfamiliarity, it means going to unknown. The way the writer has explained all those feelings, I feel like i’ve experienced tour myself. The book has its imperfectness but for most part of it I really, really enjoyed it.
I would love to know what happened to Varun and Zoya, Neil and Avantika, and I hope Hemant too found his love somewhere, Chotu is studying and Niraj completed his postdoc. In my mind, I will still think from years from now that they are happy. It’s a story that lives with you. I truly love the story and I hope to hear more from author. Thank you so much for writing a such kind of story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2023
Adheesh Budree has done a wonderful job on this book. The story begins with Ashish or Ash, as he is mentioned throughout the book, who arrives in Delhi, India in search of his family properties. The plot clearly depicts how a foreigner has to face struggles inside India for many things like food, language etc. Ash has to make rounds of a government office to get to his roots. In the course of this stay in Delhi, he meets a gang of likeminded people, who then become his extended family. This blooming friendship brings in the book an amazing twist. Such friendships are what we all crave for! The depiction of snow-covered hills, trips to Manali, the bike rides along Leh are simply amazing. Ash also finds love while he is in India, which further gives him the strength to face all difficulties and help him to stay hopeful. You would feel as if you are travelling along, present there physically.
As the story proceeds, Ash is seen busy searching for the ancestral file which could lead him to the inheritance from his forefathers. His mother is a strong lady, caring for her son in India, while she is abroad. Amidst all tiring trips to and fro the government office, when Ash is about to lose hope, he finds luck and gets the file he needs. But that’s just the beginning of another story, where Ash discovers Bihar. Issues like suicide of farmers because of debts are portrayed very accurately. In search of the land, Ash also comes face to face with his long-separated father.
Ash actually intended to sell the land, and help his mother financially. But the condition of the farmers and other villagers change his heart. On this matter, the father-son is seen to have a conflict, where eventually the good intention wins over.
The book is brilliantly written with many issues like inter-faith love, poverty and consequences of farmers’ loan debt depicted amazingly. The language is simple and you would really enjoy this.
As the story proceeds, Ash is seen busy searching for the ancestral file which could lead him to the inheritance from his forefathers. His mother is a strong lady, caring for her son in India, while she is abroad. Amidst all tiring trips to and fro the government office, when Ash is about to lose hope, he finds luck and gets the file he needs. But that’s just the beginning of another story, where Ash discovers Bihar. Issues like suicide of farmers because of debts are portrayed very accurately. In search of the land, Ash also comes face to face with his long-separated father.
Ash actually intended to sell the land, and help his mother financially. But the condition of the farmers and other villagers change his heart. On this matter, the father-son is seen to have a conflict, where eventually the good intention wins over.
The book is brilliantly written with many issues like inter-faith love, poverty and consequences of farmers’ loan debt depicted amazingly. The language is simple and you would really enjoy this.
May 27, 2024
📚 Rediscovering Roots: A Captivating Journey of Inheritance.
It is an engrossing tale about returning back to roots. It follows the story of Ashish Sahadeo, a young man from South Africa of Indian heritage. Raised by his single mother amidst financial struggles, Ashish sees the inherited property in India as a chance to change their lives.
However, his journey to India takes an unexpected turn, with encounters ranging from corrupt officials to the unexpected allure of love. Amidst the chaos, Ashish embarks on a journey of self-discovery, delving into his roots and uncovering the true meaning of destiny amidst the backdrop of his South African upbringing.
Budree's writing style is simple and captivating. The elegant narration kept the readers hooked throughout. The vibes when Ashish returned India is something every NRI can relate to. His experiences and reactions on seeing the versatility in language and culture in India was incredible.
The characters are brilliantly sketched be it Ashish, Shefali, Varun or Meera. It is a fun-filled story with tangy twists and humourous episodes. The climax is exciting and readers will enjoy reading it.
The story gives a beautiful message that whatever happens, happens for a reason. There is something good hidden in the face of adversities. If Ashish's mother won't be bankrupt, he wouldn't know about his roots and whereabouts and would not have ever met Shefali. The story leaves a long lasting smile on your face after you finish reading it.
The book is a refreshing fiction tale filled with friendship, love and family drama with returning to your homeland vibes. If you are looking for a light read, this is definitely a very good option to look upon.
It is an engrossing tale about returning back to roots. It follows the story of Ashish Sahadeo, a young man from South Africa of Indian heritage. Raised by his single mother amidst financial struggles, Ashish sees the inherited property in India as a chance to change their lives.
However, his journey to India takes an unexpected turn, with encounters ranging from corrupt officials to the unexpected allure of love. Amidst the chaos, Ashish embarks on a journey of self-discovery, delving into his roots and uncovering the true meaning of destiny amidst the backdrop of his South African upbringing.
Budree's writing style is simple and captivating. The elegant narration kept the readers hooked throughout. The vibes when Ashish returned India is something every NRI can relate to. His experiences and reactions on seeing the versatility in language and culture in India was incredible.
The characters are brilliantly sketched be it Ashish, Shefali, Varun or Meera. It is a fun-filled story with tangy twists and humourous episodes. The climax is exciting and readers will enjoy reading it.
The story gives a beautiful message that whatever happens, happens for a reason. There is something good hidden in the face of adversities. If Ashish's mother won't be bankrupt, he wouldn't know about his roots and whereabouts and would not have ever met Shefali. The story leaves a long lasting smile on your face after you finish reading it.
The book is a refreshing fiction tale filled with friendship, love and family drama with returning to your homeland vibes. If you are looking for a light read, this is definitely a very good option to look upon.
May 23, 2024
A book about foreigner’s struggles to reclaim his roots and belong to his homeland.
•• INSIGHT: Inheritance is a classic tale of homecoming layered with emotions and lots of experiences that the author has beautifully shared with the readers. It is a captivating narrative that delves into themes of identity, crisis, love, and the complexities of cross-cultural experiences. The protagonist, Ash, embarks on a journey to his ancestral homeland, India, where he grapples with the paradox of feeling like an outsider despite his cultural ties, there are detailed descriptions of his trip to Leh and Manali and how he struggles to belong to his homeland.
•• REVIEW: The book's strength lies in its strong characterisation and deep plot. The vivid portrayal of various Indian cities adds to the story's description offering readers a glimpse into the country's beautiful landscapes and cultural diversity. Overall, "Inheritance" is a compelling read that resonates with audiences across geographies.
•• BEST LINE: “Its funny how one adapts to a situation of necessary in just a matter of days, to something that they a short while ago could never have fathomed”
•• STRENGTHS: The user friendly language, the easy to understand tips and the rich experiences make the book a wonderful read. The best part of the book is the compelling storytelling and the growth of the characters throughout the chapters.
•• TARGET READERS: Fiction lovers/Young Adults
•• GENRE: Contemporary fiction
•• RATING: 4/5
•• INSIGHT: Inheritance is a classic tale of homecoming layered with emotions and lots of experiences that the author has beautifully shared with the readers. It is a captivating narrative that delves into themes of identity, crisis, love, and the complexities of cross-cultural experiences. The protagonist, Ash, embarks on a journey to his ancestral homeland, India, where he grapples with the paradox of feeling like an outsider despite his cultural ties, there are detailed descriptions of his trip to Leh and Manali and how he struggles to belong to his homeland.
•• REVIEW: The book's strength lies in its strong characterisation and deep plot. The vivid portrayal of various Indian cities adds to the story's description offering readers a glimpse into the country's beautiful landscapes and cultural diversity. Overall, "Inheritance" is a compelling read that resonates with audiences across geographies.
•• BEST LINE: “Its funny how one adapts to a situation of necessary in just a matter of days, to something that they a short while ago could never have fathomed”
•• STRENGTHS: The user friendly language, the easy to understand tips and the rich experiences make the book a wonderful read. The best part of the book is the compelling storytelling and the growth of the characters throughout the chapters.
•• TARGET READERS: Fiction lovers/Young Adults
•• GENRE: Contemporary fiction
•• RATING: 4/5
January 14, 2023
The book delivers the exact meaning of inheritance which is written by adheesh budree
The story begins with Ash, who is visiting India for the first time from South Africa. He has the appearance of an Indian because his grandparents are from India. After a while, he met numerous individuals and made fantastic friends that drastically transformed his life. It's incredibly gorgeous and full of surprising stuff that will pique my interest in reading it.
The author twisted the entire plot and worked on each and every section or character. Everyone's role, from Ash's character to his pals, is really sharp.
Along with them, Varun's character is also wonderful and I liked him a lot. He is the individual who provides the most assistance to Ash.
🔹Do read it to learn more about Ash's motivation for remaining in India👍
📌 Read if you enjoy ~~
👥concerning friendship, love and adventures
👍short, binge-worthy reads ( 217 pages)
💯Characters are brilliantly plotted
🎉Whole journey of Ash in India with his dad, family and new friends
💫eloquent terminology
🥳 narrative power is encouraging
An incredible book written by the author. It has several characters that play vital roles during this novel. I found it super interactive with none lag.
Book cover and title is absolutely regarding the book theme. extremely recommended!!
January 13, 2023
Inheritance review-
This is the story about a man coming to his homeland for the first time and gradually but eventually falling in love with it. The man is called Ash. He lives in South Africa with his mother. And his father is really just an a-hole.
Her mother's textile company goes bankrupt due to the manager fraudulently taking all the money. This causes Ash to fly over to India. To find the solutions to their financial problem. What's intresting to know is will he reach the goal India? Or will he disappoint himself and others around him?
Along the journey, there are many characters introduced. Ash making amazing and helpful friends like Varun and Niraj. Finding love. Figuring out feelings. Being frustrated. Giving up but then rising up.
Author also takes us to few cities of India and makes us see their grandeur facades with all the imperfections and perfections.
He raises the issues of corruption and bureaucracy in India and how Ash faces it. But him still having the hope of everything getting alright in the end.
Overall, a light and easy read. Captivating till the end. To be honest wasn't expected it to be any good but it turned out to be alright and entertaining.
This is the story about a man coming to his homeland for the first time and gradually but eventually falling in love with it. The man is called Ash. He lives in South Africa with his mother. And his father is really just an a-hole.
Her mother's textile company goes bankrupt due to the manager fraudulently taking all the money. This causes Ash to fly over to India. To find the solutions to their financial problem. What's intresting to know is will he reach the goal India? Or will he disappoint himself and others around him?
Along the journey, there are many characters introduced. Ash making amazing and helpful friends like Varun and Niraj. Finding love. Figuring out feelings. Being frustrated. Giving up but then rising up.
Author also takes us to few cities of India and makes us see their grandeur facades with all the imperfections and perfections.
He raises the issues of corruption and bureaucracy in India and how Ash faces it. But him still having the hope of everything getting alright in the end.
Overall, a light and easy read. Captivating till the end. To be honest wasn't expected it to be any good but it turned out to be alright and entertaining.
January 22, 2023
"Ash struggled to make out the words through his tears, but it was an address for sure. It read: Village: Ketampur. Region: Bhojpur. State: Bihar."
Ashish Sahadeo, the protagonist, is a fourth generation Indian living with his mother Meera in South Africa. His father left his mother and him when he was an infant. Since then, Meera had tried her best by sewing to put little food on their table. He used to date Niri for a long time.
Things went haywire and Meera literally suffered from bankruptcy. It was then, that Ashish and his mother learnt that his father had inherited a property and that would come to Ashish in turn.
Meera gave all her meagre savings to Ashish, telling him to go to India in search of his dad, because they badly wanted money to survive.
On arrival to India, he finds it difficult to converse in Hindi, Bhojpuri. He befriends Shefali, whom he starts to develop feelings with.
Will Ashish be able to inherit the property and save his future from debts? What about Niri, if he's with Shefali? Will India treat him well? It's a 217 page read that you can finish soon.
Ashish Sahadeo, the protagonist, is a fourth generation Indian living with his mother Meera in South Africa. His father left his mother and him when he was an infant. Since then, Meera had tried her best by sewing to put little food on their table. He used to date Niri for a long time.
Things went haywire and Meera literally suffered from bankruptcy. It was then, that Ashish and his mother learnt that his father had inherited a property and that would come to Ashish in turn.
Meera gave all her meagre savings to Ashish, telling him to go to India in search of his dad, because they badly wanted money to survive.
On arrival to India, he finds it difficult to converse in Hindi, Bhojpuri. He befriends Shefali, whom he starts to develop feelings with.
Will Ashish be able to inherit the property and save his future from debts? What about Niri, if he's with Shefali? Will India treat him well? It's a 217 page read that you can finish soon.
January 29, 2023
The narrative was admirably based on experiences, and because the plot and characters are interconnected, the book is interesting to read. It is a heart-warming story brimming with friendship, love, and adventures. Adheesh keeps his audience engaged by including a number of exciting events. Even though the story is personally relevant to me, the superb writing makes sure that readers from all different backgrounds will find the story to be captivating. You will laugh at some of the turns, such as the friends he acquired, while you will worry about others, such as whether he'll succeed in his objectives for travelling to India and whether he can provide for his mother financially. Characters that are engaging and complete were developed by the author. You will like Ash's personality. I liked Varun's persona as well. I had a hard time putting the book Inheritance down. A must-read for everyone who likes to lose themselves in the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2023
Rating: 2.7 stars
Inheritance is about Indian origin South African born Ash(ish) and his journey across India in search for his family property. We see how Ash slowly warming up and falling in love with the country and its people.
Ash arrives in Delhi clearly overwhelmed by the sheer sensory overload and tries to trace his generational property. He meets a group of college students on a particularly trying day and becomes good friends with them. These characters are given ample arcs and development and the found-family trope didn't seem too forced!!
We see him fall in love, sort his feelings, reconcile with estranged family members; pushed to the brink of giving up and rising above them.
Overall, a light, short and easy read. It was an OK read and pretty entertaining.
PS: I did not realise Indians "waggle" their head so much; I mean I certainly don't "waggle" my head in apology
Inheritance is about Indian origin South African born Ash(ish) and his journey across India in search for his family property. We see how Ash slowly warming up and falling in love with the country and its people.
Ash arrives in Delhi clearly overwhelmed by the sheer sensory overload and tries to trace his generational property. He meets a group of college students on a particularly trying day and becomes good friends with them. These characters are given ample arcs and development and the found-family trope didn't seem too forced!!
We see him fall in love, sort his feelings, reconcile with estranged family members; pushed to the brink of giving up and rising above them.
Overall, a light, short and easy read. It was an OK read and pretty entertaining.
PS: I did not realise Indians "waggle" their head so much; I mean I certainly don't "waggle" my head in apology
November 22, 2022
I traveled to India with Adheesh in July 2022 and saw first hand his deep love of the country, the culture and its people. Reading this book brought all that back to me. Inheritance captures life in India in extreme clarity. The frustration with slow moving bureaucracy and the warmth and assistance rendered by the friends his character Ash makes along the way ring true. The landscape and the food he describes makes one feel like they are there, experiencing it all with Ash and friends.
My only issue with his first book is that it was not long enough. I look forward to his second book with eagerness.
My only issue with his first book is that it was not long enough. I look forward to his second book with eagerness.
August 10, 2022
Uplifting story about our sense of place and belonging
nheritance at the start is lighthearted, at times verging on the frivolous. Then Budree draws his reader in with a roller coaster of anticipation and excitement, culminating in an ending that earns respect. In a world where our sense of place and belonging is defined by more than our geography, we are reminded of the importance of the choices we make to be open to new experiences and to be generous in spirit.
nheritance at the start is lighthearted, at times verging on the frivolous. Then Budree draws his reader in with a roller coaster of anticipation and excitement, culminating in an ending that earns respect. In a world where our sense of place and belonging is defined by more than our geography, we are reminded of the importance of the choices we make to be open to new experiences and to be generous in spirit.
January 16, 2023
Such a well-written page turner that has you going through every tide of emotion alongside the main character Ash. It offers a great window into India for those who haven't been there and but the story transcends the setting. Fighting for survival, hope, despair, friendship, love...these are all things everyone can relate to.
August 12, 2023
A quick read but filled with pictures showcasing the overwhelming experience of coming to India for the first time. I love that it explored other places outside of Delhi and showcased the challenges in rural India.
September 20, 2022
Just started, but so far a good, interesting, entertaining, easy read.
I'll come back and do a more comprehensive review once done.
I'll come back and do a more comprehensive review once done.
September 23, 2022
Inheritance is a page turner which I could not put down. A must read for those who love to get lost in the world created by skilled authors.
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October 6, 2022An amazing story, highly captivating from start to finish!! Thoroughly enjoyed the book and I highly recommend that you read it!
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January 6, 2023
A light, easy read!
June 20, 2023
Reading Inheritance was such a lovely and enjoyable experience. Personally, it was an emotional journey that beautifully incorporated friendship, love, and unexpected twists. A series of intriguing episodes will keep you hooked.
Ash, a South African who is on his first trip to India, is the protagonist of the first chapter. You'll follow him on his adventure, where he met many people and made wonderful friends that changed his life forever.
You'll laugh like the friends he made, while you'll worry about others, like if he'll successfully reach his goals of visiting India and whether he can support his mother financially. You'll relate to some of the characters, and some readers may have a nostalgic journey. A series of intriguing episodes will keep you hooked. Ash's trip was undeniably thrilling. Characters that are engaging and complete were developed by the author. I enjoyed the real conversations between the friends; you'll almost feel like you're physically present there living in the moment because of the author's clear descriptive writing. Everyone's portrayal, from Ash's to those of his pals, is wonderfully well-written. I liked how he also brought in the idea of love.
Inheritance, a 217-page quick read with an engaging plot, powerful narrative, and excellent vocabulary will capture your heart. Trust me you will finish it in one sitting.
Ash, a South African who is on his first trip to India, is the protagonist of the first chapter. You'll follow him on his adventure, where he met many people and made wonderful friends that changed his life forever.
You'll laugh like the friends he made, while you'll worry about others, like if he'll successfully reach his goals of visiting India and whether he can support his mother financially. You'll relate to some of the characters, and some readers may have a nostalgic journey. A series of intriguing episodes will keep you hooked. Ash's trip was undeniably thrilling. Characters that are engaging and complete were developed by the author. I enjoyed the real conversations between the friends; you'll almost feel like you're physically present there living in the moment because of the author's clear descriptive writing. Everyone's portrayal, from Ash's to those of his pals, is wonderfully well-written. I liked how he also brought in the idea of love.
Inheritance, a 217-page quick read with an engaging plot, powerful narrative, and excellent vocabulary will capture your heart. Trust me you will finish it in one sitting.
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