Of Love and Distance by Divya Jyoti Randev
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This novel is a great start from a developing author who seems to have a bright future. The main character, Lisa, is a strong-willed young woman who faces a traumatic experience that perhaps many women might be able to identify with here in the 21st century, whether from personal experience or by association with someone who has gone through such turmoil. Though this novel is a work of fiction, I believe it offers a look into the lives of women in many countries who have been victimized the same way Lisa has and the ostracization from home, family, and community that may follow. The story feels believable to the point that is seems the author perhaps knows someone who has had to endure through the same ordeal as Lisa.
I liked how in the midst of Lisa's unwanted and unexpected turmoil, she finds unintended love and romance. This is indeed a heartwarming story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end and offers a look into Indian culture as well. It is not very long, but this novel proves that good stories don't always have to be long; I'd say the length was just right for the story being told.
Personally, I would have liked a bit more description of the environment and the emotions the characters were going through. But this is my opinion, and not all may share it. Overall, this was a good romance novel. Overall, this was a good romance novel.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This novel is a great start from a developing author who seems to have a bright future. The main character, Lisa, is a strong-willed young woman who faces a traumatic experience that perhaps many women might be able to identify with here in the 21st century, whether from personal experience or by association with someone who has gone through such turmoil. Though this novel is a work of fiction, I believe it offers a look into the lives of women in many countries who have been victimized the same way Lisa has and the ostracization from home, family, and community that may follow. The story feels believable to the point that is seems the author perhaps knows someone who has had to endure through the same ordeal as Lisa.
I liked how in the midst of Lisa's unwanted and unexpected turmoil, she finds unintended love and romance. This is indeed a heartwarming story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end and offers a look into Indian culture as well. It is not very long, but this novel proves that good stories don't always have to be long; I'd say the length was just right for the story being told.
Personally, I would have liked a bit more description of the environment and the emotions the characters were going through. But this is my opinion, and not all may share it. Overall, this was a good romance novel. Overall, this was a good romance novel.
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