Book Review – Camouflage – Lost and Found
Book: Camouflage – Lost and Found by Mariyam Hasnain
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Published: September 18th, 2016
Pages: 250
Summary: “She looked gorgeous in off white bathrobe clung to her voluptuous wet body with her wet hair clumsily wrapped in a white towel. I couldn’t take my eyes off her shiny toned long legs protruding out of the knee-length bathing gown as she led me in. I felt envious of the water droplets still hovering on her waxed legs.”
Thailand 2013, Mark a corporate executive quits his job and migrates to the city of Bangkok where he meets the love of his life. Sheina is the girl of his dreams, young gorgeously pretty, and his next door neighbor. Mark falls for Sheina, though unknown of the future.
What follows next is the deadly game of drugs, sex, and deceit as Mark discovers that his very own neighbor is not all what she claims to be.
Set in contemporary Bangkok, city of temples and brothels, Camouflage is an insightful must read for all those who are embarking on their first trip or a seasoned traveler to Thailand.
Book Review: I liked the way that this opened. As I was expecting it go one way, it went the complete opposite. There is description in the first chapter, but it doesn’t feel as if it is heavy handed. The descriptive language blends nicely, and it does not slow the pace of the opening chapter.
The author wrote in the first person point of view, so we are able to place ourselves in the protagonist’s shoes. This is a good thing as it makes the novel relatable to its characters.
Hasnain has a commanding grasp on vocabulary. While I found this an easy to read, for some other readers, they may need to break out the dictionary. That, in itself, is a good thing.
I did like the interactions between the characters. There were times when it seemed awkward, however. I found the character of Sheina to be slightly annoying at first. This might be because I felt as if she were making fun of Mark with a piece of dialog telling him that he was talking like a man now.
As for the setting, I have never been to Bangkok. I cannot comment on the accuracy of the setting. However, the descriptions and wording make it feel like a busy “big city.” I am sure that a traveler familiar or an amateur traveler who is fascinated with Bangkok would enjoy this setting. For myself, Bangkok is an exotic location, and I always enjoy reading about cities that I have never been to.
I will say that there were times that the dialog didn’t flow that well. It left me feeling slightly disjointed reading it. However, I was able to overlook it as I wanted to know more about the story.
I would recommend this novel to anyone who has traveled to Bangkok or who enjoys reading a romance novel set in an exotic location.
Verdict:
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