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The Mogul
Prem Bedi is the 'Mogul' - the third richest man in the country. He commands both fear and respect, and at fifty-three, he still looks handsome and aristocratic. But Bedi's smoothly run empire comes to a screeching halt when he's accused of killing his ex-wife and her husband, and dragged into a court battle. The ever-present spotlight on him grows brighter and harsher, and the questions grow louder - 'Did he do it?' A story unfolding through several different perspectives, The Mogul is howdunnit set in the fractured world of power, money and crime.
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317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2018
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October 14, 2018
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The Mogul is about a business magnate, caught in a messy murder trial of his ex-wife and her husband. The plot is classic, and so are the character
WHAT I LIKED:
-The characters are diverse, each layered in their own way. The characterization has helped the plot grow. This can be attributed to a very fluid and clear writing that that author has shown in almost all his books.
-The plot is unpredictable at its best unless you suspect the right person by mistake. The plot has a good dose of suspense right from the start and it only grows better.
-The information regarding the trail etc. has been used at the right intervals, making it a suspenseful and very, very nail-biting.
-The author has kept the courtroom drama as real as possible and also hasn’t compromised with the other stories running parallelly.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:
-I wanted a more challenging trail, especially from the prosecutor’s side.
I particularly loved the characterization of the protagonist, Prem Bedi. He is one of those mysterious personalities who give nothing away, hence supporting the plot in a very unique way.
The ending was certainly unexpected and I might have guessed it a bit but I didn’t expect the author to deliver that fatal blow.
Overall, I will definitely recommend this book and another book by the same author called ‘Unlawful Justice’. Both these books are equally entertaining- a perfect book for the easy-going thriller lovers.
The Mogul is about a business magnate, caught in a messy murder trial of his ex-wife and her husband. The plot is classic, and so are the character
WHAT I LIKED:
-The characters are diverse, each layered in their own way. The characterization has helped the plot grow. This can be attributed to a very fluid and clear writing that that author has shown in almost all his books.
-The plot is unpredictable at its best unless you suspect the right person by mistake. The plot has a good dose of suspense right from the start and it only grows better.
-The information regarding the trail etc. has been used at the right intervals, making it a suspenseful and very, very nail-biting.
-The author has kept the courtroom drama as real as possible and also hasn’t compromised with the other stories running parallelly.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:
-I wanted a more challenging trail, especially from the prosecutor’s side.
I particularly loved the characterization of the protagonist, Prem Bedi. He is one of those mysterious personalities who give nothing away, hence supporting the plot in a very unique way.
The ending was certainly unexpected and I might have guessed it a bit but I didn’t expect the author to deliver that fatal blow.
Overall, I will definitely recommend this book and another book by the same author called ‘Unlawful Justice’. Both these books are equally entertaining- a perfect book for the easy-going thriller lovers.
June 8, 2019
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2.5/5
I have mixed feelings about this book.
'The Mogul' is a book I wanted to like more than I actually did. It's a legal thriller; a genre that is not well-explored by Indian authors, and a well-written one at that. But I want a courtroom drama to be intense and suspenseful. This book failed me on that aspect. The trial was too bland and banal. While the young lawyer, Rohan's, struggle with his first big case was believable and realistic, it frustrated me whenever the other supporting characters felt paranoid about the trial when there was no reason to be. Any person with a decent knowledge of the Indian legal system would know what the outcome of the trial will be from the very beginning. Therefore, the trial held no suspense for me and it bored me when it was being dragged for too long.
The "bad guys" in the story were also one-dimensional. They had no redeeming quality and reminded me of typical Bollywood villains. I also guessed the identity of the real murderer in the very beginning, so the ending too come as no surprise to me.
Apart from ACP Dutta and the judge, I didn't like any of the other characters much. I wanted to like Rohan because he was a character I could have most related to, but a particular aspect of him irked me. He complains about working for low income clients a lot in the book, and it made me lose respect for him as a lawyer. Atleast as a fictional character, he could have shown that being a lawyer isn't just about the money. Money is important, yes, but people in need who can't afford high fees shouldn't be such a bother either.
Keeping my biases aside, I'll admit that for someone with a non-legal background, the book may be a bit more interesting to read.
2.5/5
I have mixed feelings about this book.
'The Mogul' is a book I wanted to like more than I actually did. It's a legal thriller; a genre that is not well-explored by Indian authors, and a well-written one at that. But I want a courtroom drama to be intense and suspenseful. This book failed me on that aspect. The trial was too bland and banal. While the young lawyer, Rohan's, struggle with his first big case was believable and realistic, it frustrated me whenever the other supporting characters felt paranoid about the trial when there was no reason to be. Any person with a decent knowledge of the Indian legal system would know what the outcome of the trial will be from the very beginning. Therefore, the trial held no suspense for me and it bored me when it was being dragged for too long.
The "bad guys" in the story were also one-dimensional. They had no redeeming quality and reminded me of typical Bollywood villains. I also guessed the identity of the real murderer in the very beginning, so the ending too come as no surprise to me.
Apart from ACP Dutta and the judge, I didn't like any of the other characters much. I wanted to like Rohan because he was a character I could have most related to, but a particular aspect of him irked me. He complains about working for low income clients a lot in the book, and it made me lose respect for him as a lawyer. Atleast as a fictional character, he could have shown that being a lawyer isn't just about the money. Money is important, yes, but people in need who can't afford high fees shouldn't be such a bother either.
Keeping my biases aside, I'll admit that for someone with a non-legal background, the book may be a bit more interesting to read.
September 30, 2018
What I like
1. I appreciate the author's hard work in order to bind the plot together .The plot is well built . It will constrain you until you know the murder .
2. I personally think that "The courtroom" scenes are written with more care and perfection than rest of the story . The mentioning of all arguments and evidences have given the story line a new rise .
3. The characters are well build and realistic .
What I don't like
1. The starting was slow paced .
2. The Characters are narrated in first person , which can get confusing at times .
Moreover it was a pretty engaging read for me .
I want to rate it 4/5 !
1. I appreciate the author's hard work in order to bind the plot together .The plot is well built . It will constrain you until you know the murder .
2. I personally think that "The courtroom" scenes are written with more care and perfection than rest of the story . The mentioning of all arguments and evidences have given the story line a new rise .
3. The characters are well build and realistic .
What I don't like
1. The starting was slow paced .
2. The Characters are narrated in first person , which can get confusing at times .
Moreover it was a pretty engaging read for me .
I want to rate it 4/5 !
May 13, 2019
What a drag ! For 200 pages you feel like you are reading the same thing again and again, just like the nahi ! nahi ! nahi ! scenen in a daily soap. Even the ending was not able to answer all the questions.. :(
April 1, 2022
So far so good but it got boring towards the end, I expected a twist around the conclusion of the court case.
The Mogul won of course but i expected a bit crispier storytelling.
The Mogul won of course but i expected a bit crispier storytelling.
October 17, 2018
Indian Grisham maybe? 📙✨ _________________________
A BREATH OF FRESH COURTROOM DRAMA ✨📙 Whodunnits with the mindspace of a howdunnit rather. The fractured world of power, money and crime is packed in a courtroom thriller, with all the inklings of how ITS SO close to you being nostalgic to the Grisham's you read.
The book is pretty lengthy and dialed to not let you rest in your read. The richness of Mr @vish_dhamija 's vocabulary skills is what I was most into while savouring one of my favorite genres. There's a lot of thinking gone in to build the scenes and the mystery is palpable on another level. It creeps in. 📙 📖 I liked how the author plays with words. The story could have been much more striking because I have read similar storylines in past and I am hardened judging thrillers because I absolutely love good endings and there are a lot! 📖
People who are starting out reading thrillers from Indian authors in an Indian setup, do read this. Seasoned ones can read to judge. I read this to write better! I loved the editing which is as usual, commendable. And thanks to @harpercollinsin for letting me read a thriller and wanting to know my opinion on the same! 🙏☺️ I had rate this book a crisp ✨✨✨.5/5
A BREATH OF FRESH COURTROOM DRAMA ✨📙 Whodunnits with the mindspace of a howdunnit rather. The fractured world of power, money and crime is packed in a courtroom thriller, with all the inklings of how ITS SO close to you being nostalgic to the Grisham's you read.
The book is pretty lengthy and dialed to not let you rest in your read. The richness of Mr @vish_dhamija 's vocabulary skills is what I was most into while savouring one of my favorite genres. There's a lot of thinking gone in to build the scenes and the mystery is palpable on another level. It creeps in. 📙 📖 I liked how the author plays with words. The story could have been much more striking because I have read similar storylines in past and I am hardened judging thrillers because I absolutely love good endings and there are a lot! 📖
People who are starting out reading thrillers from Indian authors in an Indian setup, do read this. Seasoned ones can read to judge. I read this to write better! I loved the editing which is as usual, commendable. And thanks to @harpercollinsin for letting me read a thriller and wanting to know my opinion on the same! 🙏☺️ I had rate this book a crisp ✨✨✨.5/5
September 14, 2018
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I loved reading The Mogul and thought it was a great legal thriller fiction. Firstly, the author has written the book in a first person narrative that made this story fun and immersive to read. Moreover, the characters are very dynamic and I liked the friendship between Rohan and Dutta! This book would have been perfect but the ending was disappointing. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and felt it would have been perfect if the ending was better. I give this book a rating of 4/5 stars. You can watch the video link to get my detailed review!
https://youtu.be/esQ_ERBmMxc
I loved reading The Mogul and thought it was a great legal thriller fiction. Firstly, the author has written the book in a first person narrative that made this story fun and immersive to read. Moreover, the characters are very dynamic and I liked the friendship between Rohan and Dutta! This book would have been perfect but the ending was disappointing. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and felt it would have been perfect if the ending was better. I give this book a rating of 4/5 stars. You can watch the video link to get my detailed review!
October 16, 2018
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As we know, the word "Mogul" represents an influential and powerful person. And this story belongs to Prem Bedi, a prominent figure of Mumbai. He has inherited wealth, business, fame and a lot of luxuries from his ancestors. But, he made himself worthy of the same. Not only he managed the business, resources, properties, and other stuff brilliantly, but he also made the things grow positively as well.
When he was on a business tour to Korea, he was contacted by Mumbai police. He came to know that his ex-wife was murdered! On prima facie, it seems the case of robbery gone wrong, but there can be another angle to it as well! Prem flies back to India, in case he was needed for any last rituals of his ex-wife, as her (current) husband is also dead!
Mr. Mehta, younger brother of Prem's ex-wife's husband openly accused Prem of the murder(s)!
Who will stand with Prem and who will go against him in the challenging time(s)? Will Prem be able to get out of the tricky situation unscathed or he would be punished? And, by the way, who committed the crime? And why Prem is dragged into the case?
All these questions are better to get answered by reading this book.
Views and Reviews:
Vish Dhamija is an excellent author. His vocabulary is so rich and his way of elaborating a scene is really fantastic. What I like the most about his writing is the way he infuses sarcasm and humor (which is not always dark).
The book explores that no one is black or white. Each of the characters has his/her shades of grey. But surely some of them are whiter than the others and vice versa. While we have an ACP who is genuinely doing his duty, there is a DCP who has his own preferences. So the author tried balancing the things and showing both the sides of the coin.
Strong characters are a positive attribute of the book. Vish takes enough time to build characters. And, we see grey shades in the characters which makes them more realistic. The author is good at building tempo and explaining scenes. What I like is the way he describes the history of important places during the course of events.
The book has the dose of sarcasm. For example:
Bureaucracy is funny until you see just how comical politics can get.
— — —
So in all those years have you ever come across a “not exactly” that translated to a “yes”?
The high morals and ethics or a character are explored through small yet effective lines like:
Tej, if you aren’t caught stealing, it does not mean you never stole.
Summary:
If you love thrillers and crime fictions, this book is for you.
Rating:
Around 7.5 out of 10.
As we know, the word "Mogul" represents an influential and powerful person. And this story belongs to Prem Bedi, a prominent figure of Mumbai. He has inherited wealth, business, fame and a lot of luxuries from his ancestors. But, he made himself worthy of the same. Not only he managed the business, resources, properties, and other stuff brilliantly, but he also made the things grow positively as well.
When he was on a business tour to Korea, he was contacted by Mumbai police. He came to know that his ex-wife was murdered! On prima facie, it seems the case of robbery gone wrong, but there can be another angle to it as well! Prem flies back to India, in case he was needed for any last rituals of his ex-wife, as her (current) husband is also dead!
Mr. Mehta, younger brother of Prem's ex-wife's husband openly accused Prem of the murder(s)!
Who will stand with Prem and who will go against him in the challenging time(s)? Will Prem be able to get out of the tricky situation unscathed or he would be punished? And, by the way, who committed the crime? And why Prem is dragged into the case?
All these questions are better to get answered by reading this book.
Views and Reviews:
Vish Dhamija is an excellent author. His vocabulary is so rich and his way of elaborating a scene is really fantastic. What I like the most about his writing is the way he infuses sarcasm and humor (which is not always dark).
The book explores that no one is black or white. Each of the characters has his/her shades of grey. But surely some of them are whiter than the others and vice versa. While we have an ACP who is genuinely doing his duty, there is a DCP who has his own preferences. So the author tried balancing the things and showing both the sides of the coin.
Strong characters are a positive attribute of the book. Vish takes enough time to build characters. And, we see grey shades in the characters which makes them more realistic. The author is good at building tempo and explaining scenes. What I like is the way he describes the history of important places during the course of events.
The book has the dose of sarcasm. For example:
Bureaucracy is funny until you see just how comical politics can get.
— — —
So in all those years have you ever come across a “not exactly” that translated to a “yes”?
The high morals and ethics or a character are explored through small yet effective lines like:
Tej, if you aren’t caught stealing, it does not mean you never stole.
Summary:
If you love thrillers and crime fictions, this book is for you.
Rating:
Around 7.5 out of 10.
August 13, 2018
Name- The Mogul
Written By- Vish Dhamija
Published by- Harper Collins
Pages- 312
Ratings- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (5/5)
Plot-
Ex-Mrs. Bedi or Mrs. Rea Desai is found murdered along with her present husband Mr. Mahesh Desai in the Mumbai Pali bungalow, the suspicion falls to The Mogul, Prem Bedi, ex-husband of Rea. Prem who believes himself to be innocent confides in his business partner and friend, Tej Malhotra and appoints his son, Rohan Malhotra as his defence lawyer, who is a rookie. To make matters worse there is Manish Desai, Mahesh Desai's younger brother who wants Prem behind the bars to get Rea's insurance money. To Rohan's aid comes the honest cop ACP Dutta.Veena, Prem's cousin also comes to support him. All these leads to the court. Will this court drama end without hitting a blow to Prem and his company? In the middle of this comes the million dollar question..Is Prem innocent?(Read the story to find out)
Review-
Thumbs Up-
●A masterpiece of a brilliant mind, The Mogul has a plot that's gripping to its last bit. There is not a single dull moment and the much adored courtroom drama added the right amount of adrenaline rush to keep the readers hooked.
●All the characters are marvelously portrayed, both the protagonists and the antagonists.
●There isn't a single loophole that the author left which could destroy the entire story.
●The most striking part of the book and the biggest achievement of the author lies in the tact by which he managed to portray each character as a first person basis. I have read numerous thrillers and seen many author who failed miserably to maintain this.
Thumbs down-
◆There isn't a single let down in the entire book. The author hasn't left any stone unturned to back up his story and thus making it a successful and nail biting crime thriller.
Personal Views-
I'm glad that finally there is an author of Indian origin who can write a perfect and well researched thriller. Being a fan of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, I had a hunch about the perpetrator but I was still missing some critical points and when these were disclosed at the end of the book, I must accept that I was amazed. I would personally suggest everyone to read this book to find out why.
Written By- Vish Dhamija
Published by- Harper Collins
Pages- 312
Ratings- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (5/5)
Plot-
Ex-Mrs. Bedi or Mrs. Rea Desai is found murdered along with her present husband Mr. Mahesh Desai in the Mumbai Pali bungalow, the suspicion falls to The Mogul, Prem Bedi, ex-husband of Rea. Prem who believes himself to be innocent confides in his business partner and friend, Tej Malhotra and appoints his son, Rohan Malhotra as his defence lawyer, who is a rookie. To make matters worse there is Manish Desai, Mahesh Desai's younger brother who wants Prem behind the bars to get Rea's insurance money. To Rohan's aid comes the honest cop ACP Dutta.Veena, Prem's cousin also comes to support him. All these leads to the court. Will this court drama end without hitting a blow to Prem and his company? In the middle of this comes the million dollar question..Is Prem innocent?(Read the story to find out)
Review-
Thumbs Up-
●A masterpiece of a brilliant mind, The Mogul has a plot that's gripping to its last bit. There is not a single dull moment and the much adored courtroom drama added the right amount of adrenaline rush to keep the readers hooked.
●All the characters are marvelously portrayed, both the protagonists and the antagonists.
●There isn't a single loophole that the author left which could destroy the entire story.
●The most striking part of the book and the biggest achievement of the author lies in the tact by which he managed to portray each character as a first person basis. I have read numerous thrillers and seen many author who failed miserably to maintain this.
Thumbs down-
◆There isn't a single let down in the entire book. The author hasn't left any stone unturned to back up his story and thus making it a successful and nail biting crime thriller.
Personal Views-
I'm glad that finally there is an author of Indian origin who can write a perfect and well researched thriller. Being a fan of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, I had a hunch about the perpetrator but I was still missing some critical points and when these were disclosed at the end of the book, I must accept that I was amazed. I would personally suggest everyone to read this book to find out why.
December 4, 2018
Book Title: The Mogul
Author: Vish Dhamija
Genre: Thriller/Fiction
Book Title:
The title ' The Mogul ' is unique and interesting. Based on the author's previous work, it's not very hard to guess that this book might be a political thriller.
Book Cover:
The cover is a beautiful image of a man seeing the bird's eye view of the city from a window. The author's name and the title are embossed and it feels quite good when the reader actually feels it.
Plot:
The story starts with the news of the murder of a couple, where the murdered woman happens to the ex-wife of the protagonist. Prem Bedi, the protagonist, a rich businessman is all set to finalise a business deal in the country of Korea and as he set to travel, the news of the murder comes to his notice. He without any hesitation visits the place of the murder and thereon lands himself into a trap of false claim, that he killed the couple.
The next sequences of interrogation, case filing, courtroom sequences are found to be very interesting. The author has managed great with ample effort to maintain the mystery and the suspense. What really happened? Who killed the couple? Why was Prem being framed? To know the answers, please read the book.
What I like:
1. The storyline
2. The narration in the first person
3. The courtroom scenes
4. Many interesting twists and turns
5. The mystery throughout the story has sustained.
What I didn't like:
1. I could identify a few words that are not really a part of the actual English Vocabulary, but they have evolved during conversations among the people. If these words have not been included, it would have been much better.
Characters:
Every character in the story seemed to be pretty interesting and gave a feeling like watching a visual -fiction thriller.
Narration:
The beautiful narration in the first person is a definite hook point where the reader doesn't lose interest in reading the story.
Language & Grammar:
Fine language and good grammar are sued, with few glitches.
My Final Verdict: A thrilling read from our own John Grisham!
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
Author: Vish Dhamija
Genre: Thriller/Fiction
Book Title:
The title ' The Mogul ' is unique and interesting. Based on the author's previous work, it's not very hard to guess that this book might be a political thriller.
Book Cover:
The cover is a beautiful image of a man seeing the bird's eye view of the city from a window. The author's name and the title are embossed and it feels quite good when the reader actually feels it.
Plot:
The story starts with the news of the murder of a couple, where the murdered woman happens to the ex-wife of the protagonist. Prem Bedi, the protagonist, a rich businessman is all set to finalise a business deal in the country of Korea and as he set to travel, the news of the murder comes to his notice. He without any hesitation visits the place of the murder and thereon lands himself into a trap of false claim, that he killed the couple.
The next sequences of interrogation, case filing, courtroom sequences are found to be very interesting. The author has managed great with ample effort to maintain the mystery and the suspense. What really happened? Who killed the couple? Why was Prem being framed? To know the answers, please read the book.
What I like:
1. The storyline
2. The narration in the first person
3. The courtroom scenes
4. Many interesting twists and turns
5. The mystery throughout the story has sustained.
What I didn't like:
1. I could identify a few words that are not really a part of the actual English Vocabulary, but they have evolved during conversations among the people. If these words have not been included, it would have been much better.
Characters:
Every character in the story seemed to be pretty interesting and gave a feeling like watching a visual -fiction thriller.
Narration:
The beautiful narration in the first person is a definite hook point where the reader doesn't lose interest in reading the story.
Language & Grammar:
Fine language and good grammar are sued, with few glitches.
My Final Verdict: A thrilling read from our own John Grisham!
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
August 24, 2018
Name- The Mogul
Author- Vish Dhamija
Genre- Crime Thriller
Pages- 312
The Mogul by Vish Dhamija is one of the best thrillers that I have read till date. Dhamija is called the master of crime and courtroom drama and the book rightly justifies it.
Prem Bedi is the third richest in the country with his successful business empire. He loves his work and his employees love him for the polite, humble and down to earth man that he is. Almost about to seal a deal in Korea, he returns rushing to India when his ex-wife, the current Mrs. Rea Desai and her husband, Mahesh Desai are found murdered in her Pali Hill Residence, that she got as a part of the divorce alimony from Mr. Bedi. Manish Desai, Mahesh's brother is sure that Bedi is behind this and is hell bent on seeing him behind the bars. With many proofs pointing towards Mr. Bedi, it doesn't seem so difficult afterall. Prem who is sure he is nowhere related, confides in his friend, Tej Malhotra and hires his son, the inexperienced Rohan Malhotra as his defence advocate. The story unfolds to tell the readers how Prem's case unfolds in the court and if he is not the murderer then who is begind the gruesome double murder.
I loved the storyline. Dhamija has built a plot which is gripping and doesn't let you be at peace till you know the murderer. The courtroom scenes are written to perfection with proper care and reasearch done regarding all arguments presented and evidences mentioned. I could feek the blood rise in me with each interrogation in the court. I can not point out anything that wasn't backed upon properly in the story. The beginning seemed less eventful, to me, as compared to the rest of the book. The best part is that the book is written from different perspectives thus giving the reader first person accounts of all incidents and those that were overlapping. It was a pretty engaging read for me.
Author- Vish Dhamija
Genre- Crime Thriller
Pages- 312
The Mogul by Vish Dhamija is one of the best thrillers that I have read till date. Dhamija is called the master of crime and courtroom drama and the book rightly justifies it.
Prem Bedi is the third richest in the country with his successful business empire. He loves his work and his employees love him for the polite, humble and down to earth man that he is. Almost about to seal a deal in Korea, he returns rushing to India when his ex-wife, the current Mrs. Rea Desai and her husband, Mahesh Desai are found murdered in her Pali Hill Residence, that she got as a part of the divorce alimony from Mr. Bedi. Manish Desai, Mahesh's brother is sure that Bedi is behind this and is hell bent on seeing him behind the bars. With many proofs pointing towards Mr. Bedi, it doesn't seem so difficult afterall. Prem who is sure he is nowhere related, confides in his friend, Tej Malhotra and hires his son, the inexperienced Rohan Malhotra as his defence advocate. The story unfolds to tell the readers how Prem's case unfolds in the court and if he is not the murderer then who is begind the gruesome double murder.
I loved the storyline. Dhamija has built a plot which is gripping and doesn't let you be at peace till you know the murderer. The courtroom scenes are written to perfection with proper care and reasearch done regarding all arguments presented and evidences mentioned. I could feek the blood rise in me with each interrogation in the court. I can not point out anything that wasn't backed upon properly in the story. The beginning seemed less eventful, to me, as compared to the rest of the book. The best part is that the book is written from different perspectives thus giving the reader first person accounts of all incidents and those that were overlapping. It was a pretty engaging read for me.
September 11, 2018
If you are a fan of thriller I would definitely say a must read for you. The book is gracefully written and has provided justice to all the characters that have been described in the book. The story starts with Prem Bedi 'The Mogul' being allegedly accused of the murder of his ex wife Rhea and her husband Mahesh desai. Tej Malhotra being a legal advisor to Bedi & Sons and also a trustworthy friend of Prem sticks with him as he is dragged into a court battle. Meanwhile Rohan malhotra the rookie advocate,son of Tej Malhotra tries to grab an opportunity in the case of Prem Bedi. Manish Desai being his ex-wife's brother in law tries to hang Bedi so he could cash out all the money. Prem Bedi being adamant about being innocent has been trapped as all the evidences point towards him.Will he be proven guilty or not?
The book will keep you paced and it will take you on a rollercoaster ride full of twists and turns. It will bring a scenario of Lust, Power, Greed and Money.
Vish Dhamija has done all his research that brings out his fruit for the hardwork as the story touches the heart of every reader. Vish Dhamija deserves the title truly given to him as "Master of crime and courtroom drama". The book won't let you down instead it will make you want to hold it hard until you don't know what's waiting for you in the end.
A Masterpiece that's been sculpted carefully leaving no stones unturned.
The book will keep you paced and it will take you on a rollercoaster ride full of twists and turns. It will bring a scenario of Lust, Power, Greed and Money.
Vish Dhamija has done all his research that brings out his fruit for the hardwork as the story touches the heart of every reader. Vish Dhamija deserves the title truly given to him as "Master of crime and courtroom drama". The book won't let you down instead it will make you want to hold it hard until you don't know what's waiting for you in the end.
A Masterpiece that's been sculpted carefully leaving no stones unturned.
July 27, 2019
Vish Dhamija is rightly called as the John Grisham for India, as he is the only author who writes the almost non-existent legal thrillers for India. This books gets its story, its facts, its court procedures right. The character are etched well and though all the chapter are in first person, the style just adds u to the mystery to be maintained and it succeeds fairly well.
I wouldn't classify this as an whodunnit, albeit it being marketed as a whodunnit. You would guess the killer even if you are an average reader. I would classify this more as a howdunnit and this is where the book keeps you glued. Bhendi Bazaar still remains my best book from Vish Dhamija and I think this would occupy the second position now.
I wouldn't classify this as an whodunnit, albeit it being marketed as a whodunnit. You would guess the killer even if you are an average reader. I would classify this more as a howdunnit and this is where the book keeps you glued. Bhendi Bazaar still remains my best book from Vish Dhamija and I think this would occupy the second position now.
August 19, 2018
After his rather disappointing last novel, Vish Dhamija is back with a gripping tale.
I guessed the who, which is a bit of a downer for a suspense novel, but not quite the how -so that is a plus.
The characters all narrating by turns in first person can get confusing at times.
Also there are some language inconsistencies such as the phrase that " someone offed somebody else"in an attempt to be colloquial.
But overall still an interesting read.
I guessed the who, which is a bit of a downer for a suspense novel, but not quite the how -so that is a plus.
The characters all narrating by turns in first person can get confusing at times.
Also there are some language inconsistencies such as the phrase that " someone offed somebody else"in an attempt to be colloquial.
But overall still an interesting read.
November 11, 2018
A couple are found killed in their posh Pali hill residence and a corporate Mogul, the ex husband, Prem Bedi, owner to a business conglomerate worth 2000 crores is the prime suspect. A novice lawyer is bought to defend him, as Prem believes he is innocent beyond doubt and there is no need to defend with fancy lawyers.
Will the rookie prove to be an astute choice. Or had the business savvy "Mogul" erred in his choice. Read an Indian account of John Grishamish court room saga.
Will the rookie prove to be an astute choice. Or had the business savvy "Mogul" erred in his choice. Read an Indian account of John Grishamish court room saga.
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June 20, 2022
This book is bad.
The bad:
- The author tries to use big words where a simple one would have done perfectly well.
- Within the first chapter anyone with a moderate level of intelligence will know who the killer is. You spend the rest of the book hoping for some intelligent plot point... it never comes.
The good:
- If you're new to reading, you may like it. It's not terrible. Just not a good story arc.
- The Indian legal process seems to have been written well.
The bad:
- The author tries to use big words where a simple one would have done perfectly well.
- Within the first chapter anyone with a moderate level of intelligence will know who the killer is. You spend the rest of the book hoping for some intelligent plot point... it never comes.
The good:
- If you're new to reading, you may like it. It's not terrible. Just not a good story arc.
- The Indian legal process seems to have been written well.
December 18, 2018
The story is about Prem Bedi, the Mogul. His former wife and her husband have been found murdered and Prem is implicated. He hires a rookie advocate Rohan as he is confident about winning the case. The thriller is a tale of greed and corruption. The court room scenes are extremely well written. But it is the end that takes the reader's breath away. Worth reading!
February 4, 2019
So unlike Vish Dhamija
I have been a fan of the author since his first book 'nothing lasts fotever'. But, sadly, this newest addition is a tad boring. The story is quite stretched, albeit unnecessarily. Halfway through the book, you could guess the climax. Book would have been compelling had it been kept crisp and short. Next time, Mr. Dhamija.
I have been a fan of the author since his first book 'nothing lasts fotever'. But, sadly, this newest addition is a tad boring. The story is quite stretched, albeit unnecessarily. Halfway through the book, you could guess the climax. Book would have been compelling had it been kept crisp and short. Next time, Mr. Dhamija.
August 9, 2018
A nice legal thriller. Enjoyed reading about a leading industrialist facing trial for the murder of his wife. It's a racy read. Ending throws the real suspense. Nice to read about the Indian legal system.
Of course it's not near the real Grisham.
Of course it's not near the real Grisham.
October 29, 2018
Predictable courtroom drama, with the authors typical flavour.
The book is fast paced, never lets you get bored. But if you have read Vish Dhamija extensively, you would guess the culprit right in the beginning.
The book is fast paced, never lets you get bored. But if you have read Vish Dhamija extensively, you would guess the culprit right in the beginning.
January 1, 2019
Worth a read
An interesting read, Just when I started to doubt the calibre of the author for making things too obvious, I had yet to complete the last part. The last part did the entire justice to the book. I will read more of his books, as I liked the phrases he used
An interesting read, Just when I started to doubt the calibre of the author for making things too obvious, I had yet to complete the last part. The last part did the entire justice to the book. I will read more of his books, as I liked the phrases he used
March 5, 2019
This is an outstanding book which slowly reveals its story piece by piece. I liked characters in this story. The author's vocabulary is very very appreciable.
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August 10, 2018
This one is latest offering from vish Dhamija,.. and better one from last..Nice presentation ,easy flowing and good plot.
Climax should have been better but nevertheless worth reading.
Climax should have been better but nevertheless worth reading.
September 25, 2018
Very well written again by Vish Dhameja. Keeps the suspense holding till the end.
September 27, 2018
What a fantastic crime thriller,but ending was A realistic
January 18, 2019
Love Vish dhamija books. It’s a quick read with suspense lasting till the last page . Great quick read.
January 21, 2019
Good but not great
The book was centred around the basic premise of dna testing but otherwise a standard plot. One time read though
The book was centred around the basic premise of dna testing but otherwise a standard plot. One time read though
June 28, 2020
Good legal thriller
July 31, 2020
Best of Vish's work!!
Among all the works of Vish Dhamija, this is the best!! A great read and a fantastic twist at the end.
Among all the works of Vish Dhamija, this is the best!! A great read and a fantastic twist at the end.
September 1, 2024
A thriller, courtroom drama. A well-written book.
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