Life is for Living by SHAILESH KUMAR | Book review

Book review:

"Life is for Living" is an engrossing and mesmerising tale of a middle-class boy. The story reminds the reader of the strong determination to do anything and how your surroundings can make you a bit more mature than your age at a tender age.

 

The story is set in the early 90s with a typical Indian household background. The story starts with Shiva's childhood when he was saved by his elder brother from drowning during the Kumbh Mela. He shares a unique bond with his elder brother, Veer, who always stands out as his protector. Shiva like other young children has hesitation and fear from his father. 

I was intrigued by the early journey of Shiva, and his school days, each of his class snippets is insightful and predicts his reserved and shy nature. The financial conditions of his family, when Veer wants to prepare for IIT or Roorkee, depict the general scenario of most middle-class families.

The story turns interesting as he decides to attempt JEE and make his way through IIT. As little Shiva dreams vividly, will he be able to achieve his goals amidst the chaotic household, a crush and his friends?

The author's charming composing style engagingly catches little family minutes. The engaging characters resound with general tensions and disappointment and deal with an illustration of exploring the future while moving on to bigger and better things.

The most grounded component is the father-son relationship, exhibiting how Shiva's dad holds nothing back from Veer. Whether it's the connection among Shuba and Veer or Shiva's companionships, every association is complicatedly caught and wonderfully depicted. 

The book's depiction of companionships and familial ties is unquestionably practical; it mirrors the tears, reflections, and contact times that we have all common. A transitioning story furnishes readers with a practical image of that time, occurring during the 1990s and mid-2000s.

In general, "Life is for Living" is a fascinating excursion that makes an engraving and motivates a new regard for life's significant encounters. Worth reading, do grab it!

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