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By VARUN SAYAL
Genre: Sci Fi
Genre: Sci Fi
The premise of the short stories in this Book is, literally and figurative, out of this world. Thankfully no Indian romance stuff here. Just good old time-travel and alien stories. The author has even attempted to explain, rather convincingly, the magic of Indian mythology with rational scientific reasoning.
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The conversational style of writing makes us rather intimate with the players.
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We have a funny genie.
However,
I always expect more.
In terms of world building, point of view, and story structure. Imagine Lion King without the Pride Rock or the elephant graveyard or the Hakuna Matata setting.
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Why are the characters so one-dimensional? Frankly, the villainous king comes out more interesting than the bland hero. Where are the twists and turns that a writer loves to show-off with?
Having said that, this is a good time pass book. Especially for a science fiction fan. And in Varun Sayal, one sees a talented wordsmith whose next book I eagerly await.
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