Once There Was Me by Bobby Sachdeva - Book Review

 

Book: Once There Was Me

Author: Bobby Sachdeva

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited

Genre: Part Autobiography, Part Fiction

My Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars

“If there’s place in the heart, a place in the house can always be found.”

 

Review:

This is my first book from the author; I took it up as the book's cover, and the title looked quite intriguing. Part autobiographical, part fiction, the author has done commendable work in representing the horrific circumstances that he and his family had to endure during the 1947 partition and 1984 riots. He also places his opinions on religious regards in India. As you read, it gives you goosebumps and leaves you in tears.

I loved the way he has put forth his own encounters in such detail. The story-telling is absorbing, and you can't help but crave to know what's next. The spiritual perspectives are stipulated in detail and totally relatable, however, after a while, it got monotonous and began to take away attention. The end is entirely surprising, and I felt it was a forced one just to give it a big twist. There are a few grammatical errors that can certainly be taken care of in the next version.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It's a glimpse into the truth of today's India that the author has tried to put forth. He believes that his book will spur at least some of them to take the first step towards the prosperity of the nation. He tells that trust and acceptance of fallacious faiths will only lead to downfall; asking questions is absolutely essential.

I would recommend this book to everyone, it keeps you hooked!