Voice of the Rain Season by Subrata Dasgupta Published by Fingerprint! Publishing on 03/2018
Genres: Fiction
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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In past two years, I feel Indian fiction is on a rise. Not only the authors are trying to do the lonely job of writing elegantly, publishers have started acknowledging it. Such a book I came across, Voice of the Rain Season written by Subrata Dasgupta. A tale full of warmth.
The plot is based on the intertwining lives of two individuals, Martin Shawncross and Joya Bose, both in their twenties one American student and the other a Bengali teacher who teaches Indian Literature in the United States. The plot dives deeper into the lives these two characters as Joya learns about Martin’s Bengali background and is intrigued by the fact stated. She is attracted to the friendliness but also to the mystery that Martin’s family’s long-forgotten secret.
The storyline clearly surpasses the geographical boundaries in order to entertain the reader and at the same time answer to the question that it possesses. What I liked about the development of the storyline is that steadily progresses with giving enough time for a reader to be intrigued by it.
It uses in third person narrative voice as a medium to unfold in front of its reader. It is rich in human emotions and a lot of emphasis goes that way. There were never any hints of twists from the start but as the story moves, an unexpected surprise element is used by the author that defines the outcome of the book. I was much thrilled by it since the book does end on a mediocre romance fiction note. The characterization as to my expectations did not develop much after a point but the plot was enough to drive me further until I reached the last page.
I recommend you if you are looking to read a book written by modern-day Indian origin or a writer with Bengali background. It is enjoyable, a bit time consuming and rich of literary forms that go back to Rabindranath Tagore.
Did you read “The Hundred-Foot Journey” by Richard C. Morais? It’s was published about four years ago and so good, especially if you are a foodie. Even if you are not, so much to learn in this book.