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Book: The Temple Stop

Author: Harinder Cheema

Pages: 180

Publisher: Bluerose Publishers

Format: Review Copy

My Rating: 5/5

> blurb <

The Temple Stop is not just a story of love and romance. It is a story of all those soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. A story of their helpless families who are forced to live a life of poverty and oblivion waiting for some Divine intervention. It is also a social commentary on the evils prevailing in the society. But nowhere are the social messages forced on the readers. The treatment is very subtle. The story has a natural flow like that of a river and the messages are like the silt it carries along its course which helps make the land fertile and rich. l intend to do the same to the minds of my readers. My novel also boasts of a novelty and that is the introduction of poetry in contemporary fiction. My book starts with a poem and ends with a poem. Throughout the story l have expressed strong emotional scenes through poetic versa. The style is simple, the language colloquial but it is the profundity of thought and some soul searching poetry that makes The Temple Stop a rich work of literature.

> review <

The Temple Stop is an outstanding combination of magic, love, sacrifice, and trust. It's a magical story that reveals the essence of life, love, and loneliness. The simplicity of the prose style, breezy illustrations, and the minority poetry add to the vividness of the story. With superb characterization, an intense plot, and a simple vocabulary; this book can be called a masterpiece of its kind. Thoroughly enjoyed every page of it and would totally recommend it to everyone.

>>> authorinterview <<<
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A conversation with @authorharindercheema , author of The Temple Stop, published by @bluerose_publishers
. > Tell us about yourself.
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I am a writer, a poet and a public speaker and wife of an Air Force officer. My first
book is a work of fiction called, 'The Temple stop'.
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> If not being author, what was your dream in life?
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Well, there had always been one dream and that was to become an author and so I
pursued it passionately and patiently, so translating my dream into a reality today.
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> who do you attribute your success to?
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I attribute my success to my father who has had a great literary influence on me.
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> Any message you would like to give your readers?
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Yes, I would like to urge my readers to pursue their dreams passionately and
patiently.
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> who or what inspired you to write a book?
I am also a poet and was reciting my poetry at different forums. The love and
adulation that I received from my audience encouraged me to write a book.