The Garden of Delights by Amal Singh

 The Garden of Delights by Amal Singh: Book Review

"A Delight is only as good as the person using it. Use it in times of elation and glee, it will give you the most. Use it in times of sorrow, it will take a lot from you, while still giving desired results, but results you may not want at that time. Use it wisely.”

Do you like taking a walk in the garden? What if that garden has a special variety of flowers that bring delight in a certain manner? I stumbled upon a book with mystical flowers on its cover. I grabbed the book and eagerly explored it. To my gaze was an illustration of a beautiful garden full of colourful flowers and a bog. This garden has six parts, each covered by several categories of flowers with significant power or delight.

This special garden, located in the city of Sirvassa, holds flowers of many kinds. It is taken care of by a caretaker who is responsible for gifting these flowers to needy people. The caretaker is gentle and kind, but he was cursed by Goddess Whim and is endlessly searching for a flower to cure his curse.

During his search, he is set to save the garden from a bigger woe and prevent rot from spreading in the garden. If this rot spreads, the flowers that once used to provide pleasure will become a reason of pain. His journey begins with the onset of a mischievous boy with special powers. 

It is intriguing to read the maze of a garden and its hidden powers. I was eager to know how he saves the garden and himself from the curse. 

Quotes from the book that piqued me:

🌸"Each metal has a purpose. Heat drives that purpose."

🌸“You intended it to fly. Like a bird would fly. Flight in itself is complicated and consists of various elements. Your intent and your words must account for that.”

🌸“Eyes are deceptive receivers, and look for hidden clues while reading. They might betray you. Ears, on the other hand, take the story as it is, without judgment.”

I admired stories within stories here. It helped me peek into the past of the Caretaker, snippets from his assistant's journal, and Iyena's slow understanding of political turmoil within the city while trying to acclimate to her new surroundings. All these layers and threads build up gradually and meet at just the right moments. It is a story that takes a little patience, but it's absolutely worth it.

The author has used immensely wonderful worldbuilding that engrosses the reader from the beginning till the end. The dreamy world created with glimpses of colourful flowers immerses the reader in its beauty. The characters vividly depicted the fierce resolve or the strength in the Caretaker's silence. 

Overall, "The Garden of Delights" immerses its readers into a world that’s dreamy, whimsical, and full of colour. This was a delight to read, a real thought-provoking tale that I'll be thinking about for a little while yet. 

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