Here’s what reviewers have to say about ‘Hidden Husband’
“BookRature recommends to all novel readers this book for its great portrayal of characters.” – Bookrature
“Shikha deserves a hat-tip just for exploring this rare and secretive facet of living in India. This one book does for Indian culture what a year of studying about it won’t do for anyone looking to understand India better.” – The Page Turners
“The authoress nurtures the mystery till the end if she will be able to manage to come out of this quandary or she must continue to live in her self-created web…A person from science stream writing a story so beautifully managing a complicated plot is really wonderful to meet in this novel.” – Merinews
“Hidden Husband is out of my imagination. The story is totally unexpected and you will get many unexpected twists and turns. Shikha Kaul is in the bestsellers list with a BANG! It’s not just a love story; it’s a perfect bunch of Love, Trust, Sacrifice, Pain and Fate.” - Salis Online Magazine
“You must probably be wondering the reason behind this extremely intriguing and rather weird title, but trust me, once you read this book, you will know that the title is as apt to the story as it can possibly be.” – Bookgeeks.com
“I would definitely recommend everyone to read this book at least once! It’s not only about a couple, but how their family, upbringing, love, nurture, and society make them. The issues discussed in this book are for everyone and one should try to tackle them in a mature manner.” - Sip n Read
“Hidden Husband is a kind of novel that makes you smile, cry, fathom back to some memories of your life and then leave you thinking about the book.” - Sandeep Sharma
“There are few points in book which actually make the reader clinch the book tightly and eyebrows rise up automatically. I would surely recommend this book to everyone who wants to read good literature and a refreshing story.” - Tushti Bhatia
“From Dreams of love and happiness to the harsh n dirty realities of religions and communities, from self-created spider web to the freedom of lives this story is enlightening ride of emotions.” - Komal Priyani
“I would give 5 out of 5 to the author for selecting such a mind joggling topic. Moreover, flow of the story was like cheery on the cake. I was never bored while reading this tale. I think, that’s one of the best compliment an author can get.” - Nehali Lalwani
“A story with well defined and vivid ideas about love in our society and destructive and constructive attitude of people towards it.” - Meghant Parmar
“There is the flow of the book which will make you urge to read the book till the end with a beautiful climax at the end that will make you smile and it will remain on your face for quite some time.” - Himani Gupta
“It’s not daily that, I find some good books to read like this one, Hidden Husband is a roller coaster ride of love, emotions and thrill, all so beautifully crafted. With an essence of suspense and thrill in its plot, it will keep its readers hooked till the very ending. Be it the story, the characters, narration, dialogue writing, title of the story, everything is knitted in an amazing manner leaving me glad to choose this book for review.” - Mani Khanna
“The plot is gripping and takes the readers through a jaunt filled with love, fun, excitement, and pleasure. The author has successfully targeted the vicious societal norms that have sabotaged the ability of humans to think logically. The reader is forced to complete Aisha’s journey and unveil the hidden secrets that are linked to her.” - Enakshi Johri Bhatia
“HIDDEN HUSBAND is an outstanding debut and reading the book while travelling elevates the fun numerous times! And if adopted as a motion picture (Karan Johar's K3B type movies), could do really well in Bollywood!” - Rahul Rai Khatri
“No wonder, she has the prowess of story-telling in such a way that readers get completely involved with the story, and feel for the characters. She knows how to take readers to another world.” - Shweta Kesari
“An out of the box book, it kept me hooked till the end. Author has kept the story close to heart and easy on paper, in other words I can say she has the ability to weave silk webs on a reader through her words.” - Vaidehi Sharma
“The author has done a commendable job. I congratulate her for her debut which is surely going to be a best seller. The plot, the characters is just perfect. The style of narration is also very good.” - Divya R. Bandodkar
“It’s a fantastic read with lots of twists & turns in the story. I rate it as 5/5.” - Amit Yadav
“This is a gripping story with a realistic plot written with easily imaginable scenarios and developments. She has taken a balanced approach is mixing all the elements of writing industry in her story.” - Priyanka Batra Harjai
“What a lovely book it is, I must say I enjoyed reading it. Author maintained the excitement level almost till end, and I liked the most, how the author wrote the climax, it is indeed too good, quite new as per Indian writing is concerned.” - Deepank Kanojia
“Shikha managed to cover a truck-load of emotions very beautifully throughout the plot.” - Madhuri Verma
“Though many have suggested the same to the authoress I too would suggest her to bring sequel of HIDDEN HUSBAND soon. I would like if any producer/director shoot a film on the script/story of HIDDEN HUSBAND with the permission of authoress and publishers.” - Rajesh D. Hajare
“When I first read the book blurb, I was not all sure if the author could pull off the premise of intercultural marriage considering the number of Bollywood films and serials that have tried to deal with it (most of which failed spectacularly IMO). However, the author takes an entirely different albeit more realistic take on it and she really does deliver.” – Ipshita
“Hidden Husband is a perfect blend to the inner turmoil which we all face in life. Insecurities, loyalty, love, trust and jealousy is something which we all face at some point of time in our relationship but what matters is how mature we are to handle the situation.” - Manvi Singh
“Overall the story is good with very nice characters and various messages which it gives out indirectly. It also raises and throws various questions to us which shall make us think as to where are we leading to, challenging our thoughts on various things.” - Krishna Burnwal
“Curiosity in the mind of readers increases with the page turn.” - Kamal Paneru
“Drives the story to move in a direction where one cannot even imagine – That’s what writing is all about when unexpected is drawn from so called expected. Human Life / Relationships is all about unexpected …HIDDEN” - Ambika Sukumar
“The writing style of the author was brilliant. I would love to read sequel of this book.” – Nidhi
“The novel Hidden Husband by Shikha Kaul is a masterpiece in her own style. As William Shakespeare’s plays were tailor-made for the stage similarly I won’t be surprised if someday “Hidden Husband” is made into a Bollywood movie since it has all the ingredients to make it a hit one.” - Sunanda Bhadra
“What I loved about the book was the feel of a real life journey, a diary of a girl. You know that it’s a piece of fiction still the details, events and incidents are knitted effectively by the author that it seemed like a real life story of a human.” - Ummul Fazal Fatima
“I love the subtle irony she has reflected in her tale. The story is an amazing interplay of plots yet it manages to maintain its own essence with no spill over. Commendable!” – Shreya Ganguly
“Where was she hiding for all these years, Why she never considered writing a book before? “ – Ayisha Aslam
“Shikha Kaul has managed to write a brilliant debut which is far from being predictable. It is a book which will draw you right inside from the very beginning and keeps you engaged till the very ending.” – Swathi Shenoy
“A woman would love this book, and a guy will get to understand the pulse of a woman with this book.” – Kavipriya Moorthy
“This book very beautifully and subtly showcases the hypocrisy of the so-called modern Indian society in 21st century, where it claims to be broadminded but doesn’t behaves to be like one.” – Nibha Gupta
“Shikha’s way of narrating the character is the highlight of the book. While reading the book you will be able to visualize the characters effortlessly.” – Soniya Kapoor
Hidden Husband
Shikha Kaul
“Shikha deserves a hat-tip just for exploring this rare and secretive facet of living in India. This one book does for Indian culture what a year of studying about it won’t do for anyone looking to understand India better.” – The Page Turners
“The authoress nurtures the mystery till the end if she will be able to manage to come out of this quandary or she must continue to live in her self-created web…A person from science stream writing a story so beautifully managing a complicated plot is really wonderful to meet in this novel.” – Merinews
“Hidden Husband is out of my imagination. The story is totally unexpected and you will get many unexpected twists and turns. Shikha Kaul is in the bestsellers list with a BANG! It’s not just a love story; it’s a perfect bunch of Love, Trust, Sacrifice, Pain and Fate.” - Salis Online Magazine
“You must probably be wondering the reason behind this extremely intriguing and rather weird title, but trust me, once you read this book, you will know that the title is as apt to the story as it can possibly be.” – Bookgeeks.com
“I would definitely recommend everyone to read this book at least once! It’s not only about a couple, but how their family, upbringing, love, nurture, and society make them. The issues discussed in this book are for everyone and one should try to tackle them in a mature manner.” - Sip n Read
“Hidden Husband is a kind of novel that makes you smile, cry, fathom back to some memories of your life and then leave you thinking about the book.” - Sandeep Sharma
“There are few points in book which actually make the reader clinch the book tightly and eyebrows rise up automatically. I would surely recommend this book to everyone who wants to read good literature and a refreshing story.” - Tushti Bhatia
“From Dreams of love and happiness to the harsh n dirty realities of religions and communities, from self-created spider web to the freedom of lives this story is enlightening ride of emotions.” - Komal Priyani
“I would give 5 out of 5 to the author for selecting such a mind joggling topic. Moreover, flow of the story was like cheery on the cake. I was never bored while reading this tale. I think, that’s one of the best compliment an author can get.” - Nehali Lalwani
“A story with well defined and vivid ideas about love in our society and destructive and constructive attitude of people towards it.” - Meghant Parmar
“There is the flow of the book which will make you urge to read the book till the end with a beautiful climax at the end that will make you smile and it will remain on your face for quite some time.” - Himani Gupta
“It’s not daily that, I find some good books to read like this one, Hidden Husband is a roller coaster ride of love, emotions and thrill, all so beautifully crafted. With an essence of suspense and thrill in its plot, it will keep its readers hooked till the very ending. Be it the story, the characters, narration, dialogue writing, title of the story, everything is knitted in an amazing manner leaving me glad to choose this book for review.” - Mani Khanna
“The plot is gripping and takes the readers through a jaunt filled with love, fun, excitement, and pleasure. The author has successfully targeted the vicious societal norms that have sabotaged the ability of humans to think logically. The reader is forced to complete Aisha’s journey and unveil the hidden secrets that are linked to her.” - Enakshi Johri Bhatia
“HIDDEN HUSBAND is an outstanding debut and reading the book while travelling elevates the fun numerous times! And if adopted as a motion picture (Karan Johar's K3B type movies), could do really well in Bollywood!” - Rahul Rai Khatri
“No wonder, she has the prowess of story-telling in such a way that readers get completely involved with the story, and feel for the characters. She knows how to take readers to another world.” - Shweta Kesari
“An out of the box book, it kept me hooked till the end. Author has kept the story close to heart and easy on paper, in other words I can say she has the ability to weave silk webs on a reader through her words.” - Vaidehi Sharma
“The author has done a commendable job. I congratulate her for her debut which is surely going to be a best seller. The plot, the characters is just perfect. The style of narration is also very good.” - Divya R. Bandodkar
“It’s a fantastic read with lots of twists & turns in the story. I rate it as 5/5.” - Amit Yadav
“This is a gripping story with a realistic plot written with easily imaginable scenarios and developments. She has taken a balanced approach is mixing all the elements of writing industry in her story.” - Priyanka Batra Harjai
“What a lovely book it is, I must say I enjoyed reading it. Author maintained the excitement level almost till end, and I liked the most, how the author wrote the climax, it is indeed too good, quite new as per Indian writing is concerned.” - Deepank Kanojia
“Shikha managed to cover a truck-load of emotions very beautifully throughout the plot.” - Madhuri Verma
“Though many have suggested the same to the authoress I too would suggest her to bring sequel of HIDDEN HUSBAND soon. I would like if any producer/director shoot a film on the script/story of HIDDEN HUSBAND with the permission of authoress and publishers.” - Rajesh D. Hajare
“When I first read the book blurb, I was not all sure if the author could pull off the premise of intercultural marriage considering the number of Bollywood films and serials that have tried to deal with it (most of which failed spectacularly IMO). However, the author takes an entirely different albeit more realistic take on it and she really does deliver.” – Ipshita
“Hidden Husband is a perfect blend to the inner turmoil which we all face in life. Insecurities, loyalty, love, trust and jealousy is something which we all face at some point of time in our relationship but what matters is how mature we are to handle the situation.” - Manvi Singh
“Overall the story is good with very nice characters and various messages which it gives out indirectly. It also raises and throws various questions to us which shall make us think as to where are we leading to, challenging our thoughts on various things.” - Krishna Burnwal
“Curiosity in the mind of readers increases with the page turn.” - Kamal Paneru
“Drives the story to move in a direction where one cannot even imagine – That’s what writing is all about when unexpected is drawn from so called expected. Human Life / Relationships is all about unexpected …HIDDEN” - Ambika Sukumar
“The writing style of the author was brilliant. I would love to read sequel of this book.” – Nidhi
“The novel Hidden Husband by Shikha Kaul is a masterpiece in her own style. As William Shakespeare’s plays were tailor-made for the stage similarly I won’t be surprised if someday “Hidden Husband” is made into a Bollywood movie since it has all the ingredients to make it a hit one.” - Sunanda Bhadra
“What I loved about the book was the feel of a real life journey, a diary of a girl. You know that it’s a piece of fiction still the details, events and incidents are knitted effectively by the author that it seemed like a real life story of a human.” - Ummul Fazal Fatima
“I love the subtle irony she has reflected in her tale. The story is an amazing interplay of plots yet it manages to maintain its own essence with no spill over. Commendable!” – Shreya Ganguly
“Where was she hiding for all these years, Why she never considered writing a book before? “ – Ayisha Aslam
“Shikha Kaul has managed to write a brilliant debut which is far from being predictable. It is a book which will draw you right inside from the very beginning and keeps you engaged till the very ending.” – Swathi Shenoy
“A woman would love this book, and a guy will get to understand the pulse of a woman with this book.” – Kavipriya Moorthy
“This book very beautifully and subtly showcases the hypocrisy of the so-called modern Indian society in 21st century, where it claims to be broadminded but doesn’t behaves to be like one.” – Nibha Gupta
“Shikha’s way of narrating the character is the highlight of the book. While reading the book you will be able to visualize the characters effortlessly.” – Soniya Kapoor
Hidden Husband
Shikha Kaul
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