The novel is poetry in prose. It is not just a love story. It is an experience that lingers. In the spiritual backdrop of Varanasi, the novel begins with a crowded ghat, two strangers, and an accidental entanglement. The invisible attraction between the characters is subtle, deeply felt, and yet beyond logic and comprehension of the human mind. As their lives move forward across continents, the question grows stronger. The visual imagery created with poetic writing is mesmerizing.
It's a perfect material for making movies and TV serials. The novel is romantic and clean. ❤️ The parallel thread of three lead characters adds an intriguing layer of mystery, deepening the narrative and leaving the reader with questions that are as unsettling as they are beautiful.
The depiction of the comparative strength of the institution of marriage in India and in Sweden, where Sambo is more popular, is interesting.
This novel talks and says many things silently. That is the beauty of literature.