Crafting Maira: A Psychological Thriller by Sam Arkot | Book Review
Crafting Maira is a dark and gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of manipulation, control, and obsession.
The protagonist, Jatin, embarks on a disturbing journey to create his "perfect" partner, weaving a complex narrative around isolation and mental manipulation. He has been deeply hurt by the betrayal of his wife during their divorce. Feeling broken and betrayed, Jatin shuts himself off from women, and even though he longs for a perfect relationship, he’s convinced that the only woman who could meet his standards would worship him completely. This desire for control leads him down a dark path of bitterness and alcoholism.
Things take a shocking turn when Jatin becomes the guardian of a young girl named Maira, who has memory loss. Instead of protecting her, Jatin isolates her from the outside world and convinces her that he is a god-like figure. As Maira grows older, Jatin’s unhealthy attachment to her deepens, and he starts to think of her as the perfect partner. He hides this growing obsession from everyone, including his sister and the police, but soon, his control over her begins to fall apart.
While being an utterly disgusting manipulator, Jatin kept maintaining the girls' education, entertainment, and other knowledgeable equipment, which was reflected in juxtaposition to his character, and it was also very unbelievable how the girl came under his spell after being updated by regularly reading newspapers and watching news and movies. These questions are still haunting me.
The book thoroughly builds Jatin's character. The way he created the girl's mindset, it's quite horrible, and you may find it depressing. The book gave a chilling vibe in my spine whenever Jatin started his manipulation.
The language is simple, making it an easy yet deeply thought-provoking read. You don’t have to struggle with heavy prose—the story flows naturally, pulling you deeper into its psychological maze.
The multicultural backdrop adds depth, and the suspenseful plot keeps readers on edge. However, the themes of gaslighting, grooming, and psychological control may be unsettling for some readers.
Overall, it's a thought-provoking, intense story for those who can handle its heavy, morally ambiguous content.
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