Title: The Blue Moon Day
Author: Santosh Sivaraj
Blurb:
"Are we really Living Our Lives, Or Are Stuck In A Rate Race? The Blue Moon Day Might Open Your Eyes To The Illusion."
-Deccan Chronicle
Things were never the same for five ordinary individuals who got struck at cross roads and there was no way they can run back. They had no other choice but to take a plunge into their deepest fear and leave the rest to destiny. Their characters was tested out of their comfort zone and it witnessed abstruse results; a PhD scholar fights to win a pizza making contest and a tennis prodigy running for his life in a war torn , bloodied Island.
Extreme circumstances and their consequences made these ordinary individuals extraordinary . Was the test imposed on them by someone? Or did they invite it on themselves. The Blue Moon Day is that Once in a Blue Moon day story which questions an individual’s priorities, ridicules the worldly routines and finally redefines happiness.
My Views:
'The Blue Moon Day' is a compilation of five stories interrelated to each other. There's a single thread that keeps the stories connecting, that single thread is the backbone of this book. Not revealing much about this book, I would move on to how these five stories worked out for me.
There are some aspects which were hard to digest. As a story, it went well, but when it comes to relating to each aspect of it, it reminded me that this is just a story. About that pizza contest, there were some fundamentals of it that seemed unnatural. This one is for the lazy bones, especially youngsters who have bags of excuses to not to reach their goal. The storyline is strong if some events ignored. It brings the message very effectively.
Rating: 4.1/5
Reviewer: Shweta Kesari
Author: Santosh Sivaraj
Blurb:
"Are we really Living Our Lives, Or Are Stuck In A Rate Race? The Blue Moon Day Might Open Your Eyes To The Illusion."
-Deccan Chronicle
Things were never the same for five ordinary individuals who got struck at cross roads and there was no way they can run back. They had no other choice but to take a plunge into their deepest fear and leave the rest to destiny. Their characters was tested out of their comfort zone and it witnessed abstruse results; a PhD scholar fights to win a pizza making contest and a tennis prodigy running for his life in a war torn , bloodied Island.
Extreme circumstances and their consequences made these ordinary individuals extraordinary . Was the test imposed on them by someone? Or did they invite it on themselves. The Blue Moon Day is that Once in a Blue Moon day story which questions an individual’s priorities, ridicules the worldly routines and finally redefines happiness.
My Views:
'The Blue Moon Day' is a compilation of five stories interrelated to each other. There's a single thread that keeps the stories connecting, that single thread is the backbone of this book. Not revealing much about this book, I would move on to how these five stories worked out for me.
There are some aspects which were hard to digest. As a story, it went well, but when it comes to relating to each aspect of it, it reminded me that this is just a story. About that pizza contest, there were some fundamentals of it that seemed unnatural. This one is for the lazy bones, especially youngsters who have bags of excuses to not to reach their goal. The storyline is strong if some events ignored. It brings the message very effectively.
The second story encircles the curves of life. The way author tried to encircle the story didn't go smoothly in the beginning. The part where Ajay tries to woo Priya was a bit dull. That part could be made more interesting and engaging. For me, that was an underdog. But then, as he went ahead with the story the curves started to give a fine shape and ended on a very sharp note.
The definition of life is very boldly told by the author through this story. Unlike previous stories, where I felt some portions irrelevant, this one is completely relatable.
The book held my attention pretty well and that too unexpectedly. Honestly, I was not expecting much from this one, but this turned out to be a good one if few glitches are ignored.
I was not tired of reading his stories, I wanted to read more and more of his words. It gave a sense of positivity and joy to the mind and soul, that no one could decline from the essence it leave on the readers. Except for the few glitches that I encountered in the first two stories, rest of the book is simply encouraging and completely worth my time.
This book holds such stories which can filter out negativity residing within you. A lovely book, if you are looking for fictional stories to inspire you. For me, fictional stories work more than the non-fiction words. I really look forward to reading more of the author in near future.
Rating: 4.1/5
Reviewer: Shweta Kesari
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