Book review : Bowled , but not Out

 Book review : 

This book  conveys a hard topic of marriage, divorce and second chances. The illustrations of a typical family and the hardships of a girl to comprehend the new enviornment. The rollercoaster ride of ups and downs with emotional set up keeps the reader hooked up till the end.

The story revolves around a descent, witty , feisty girl, Saru and her journey after marriage. She is acknowledged by Sumeet at the TV show and after a year talking on phones both of then get entangled in a wedding knot. But to meet someone as a lover and to live with someone are bit different concepts. Soon Saru realizes her marriage like a cricket pitch , at times she is bowling or getting LPW. Is marriage really a cricket match?

Her quotation with husband was good but she could not keep up with her mother-in-law like all new daughter-in -laws. Even after conceiving, she could not be at par with her. She felt like a prisoner in room who is only asked to eat and rest. She copes up like this first trimester but later she moves to her parents house. She halts for merely 8months after giving birth to her baby and seeks divorce.

It is intriguing to read what or how her heart gets moulded for a second chance. Who will be at loss Saru or Sumeet or none?

Quotes from the book that inspires to keep on your fight against odds till you freak out:

💛“Remember, life is like a cricket match as long as you can hit the ball pitched by anyone in your family. You are good. But if you feel you are not able to hit those balls coming at you, don’t fret or get anxious. Decide before it strikes you out.” 

💛 "A family is like a banyan tree—they grow as different branches, but ultimately, it’s the root that holds them together. "

The author has well depicted the hidden turmoil of most of the girls after marriage. At times , in law family is at fault or the way situation is handled by the girl creates a chaos. The narration of the storyline makes you ponder on so many scenarios and the way problem can be either magnified or diminished in few seconds. Her adroit manner of depicting family issues is marvellous.

Overall, a rich family drama that can be scrutinised with  cricket technologies. It's engaging, entertaining and at the same time very relatable. Do grab your copy now.

Happy Reading!