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The Eyes
Love it is said is the connection of souls and eyes it is said is the window to our souls. As their eyes meet, Maya a sensible, down-to-earth girl and Kaushik a wastrel of a boy with a rich daddy, fall for each other even though neither is the other's 'type'. In the process of coping with the challenges of growing up, they struggle to find their place in the world and at the same time to deeply understand the intricacies of love. Can they triumph over love or do they let love triumph over them? That is a decision they have to ultimately make.
306 pages, Hardcover
Published May 2, 2021
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October 24, 2021
Ashim Basnet Daju is a fellow author from Sikkim. I read his first book 'Black White & Grey' a couple of years back. It was a brilliant collection of short stories. His next work 'The Eyes' was released recently, and I got my hands on an advance copy.
'The Eyes' is a story primarily based on two characters - Maya, a simple girl from Sikkim studying in a medical school in Kolkata, and Kaushik, a prodigal son of a rich daddy, pursuing engineering in Kolkata. It is about a strange connection between two unconnected souls and the different challenges that lie their way.
The story begins well. Maya and Kaushik are characters you can relate to very easily. Written from the point of view of the two characters, the plot flows smoothly, making it difficult to put the book down. This is new territory to him; I know Ashim Daju is proficient in writing short stories with twists in the tail, but The Eyes is a relatively simple novel with very few twists and turns. However, his narrative skill shines; in my opinion, it is much better than his previous book. The expertise with which he has weaved the story made me feel as if Ashim Daju were a veteran writer who had already written several bestselling novels.
Life in two radically different studying environments - medical and engineering colleges - is described excellently, laced with appropriate amounts of subtle humor. The descriptions of Gangtok and the other places in Sikkim are vivid; I could clearly visualize them. The emotions of the characters are also described perfectly. The best part about the novel is that the characters are relatable and real. They are painted with gray shades, but you always feel like rooting for them till the very end. Moreover, even the secondary characters are interesting and likable, be it Maya's loving father or Kaushik's supportive brother or brash Shanti Aunty.
The language is exceptional; simple and lucid and littered with beautiful similes and metaphors at regular intervals. The wonderful descriptions of the gorgeous landscape, traditions, and food provide a different dimension to the novel. The editing is good and I couldn't find any major grammatical errors.
I find the concept of love at first sight difficult to digest in most books, but Ashim Daju has justified it well in this book via the characters' thoughts and confusion. The ending is not a typical happy ending but a logical and satisfying one indeed. The philosophies and inspirational lines at different stages of the book lend it a maturity seldom found in popular commercial fiction books nowadays.
By the time I finished the book, I had a satisfied smile on my face. I have been reading a lot of award-winning fiction of late, but two books from the hills have managed to outdo them by a long, long way. 'Perfect' by Eunice Nirja and this book.
4.6 stars from my side to this literary gem that needs to be read a lot more.
'The Eyes' is a story primarily based on two characters - Maya, a simple girl from Sikkim studying in a medical school in Kolkata, and Kaushik, a prodigal son of a rich daddy, pursuing engineering in Kolkata. It is about a strange connection between two unconnected souls and the different challenges that lie their way.
The story begins well. Maya and Kaushik are characters you can relate to very easily. Written from the point of view of the two characters, the plot flows smoothly, making it difficult to put the book down. This is new territory to him; I know Ashim Daju is proficient in writing short stories with twists in the tail, but The Eyes is a relatively simple novel with very few twists and turns. However, his narrative skill shines; in my opinion, it is much better than his previous book. The expertise with which he has weaved the story made me feel as if Ashim Daju were a veteran writer who had already written several bestselling novels.
Life in two radically different studying environments - medical and engineering colleges - is described excellently, laced with appropriate amounts of subtle humor. The descriptions of Gangtok and the other places in Sikkim are vivid; I could clearly visualize them. The emotions of the characters are also described perfectly. The best part about the novel is that the characters are relatable and real. They are painted with gray shades, but you always feel like rooting for them till the very end. Moreover, even the secondary characters are interesting and likable, be it Maya's loving father or Kaushik's supportive brother or brash Shanti Aunty.
The language is exceptional; simple and lucid and littered with beautiful similes and metaphors at regular intervals. The wonderful descriptions of the gorgeous landscape, traditions, and food provide a different dimension to the novel. The editing is good and I couldn't find any major grammatical errors.
I find the concept of love at first sight difficult to digest in most books, but Ashim Daju has justified it well in this book via the characters' thoughts and confusion. The ending is not a typical happy ending but a logical and satisfying one indeed. The philosophies and inspirational lines at different stages of the book lend it a maturity seldom found in popular commercial fiction books nowadays.
By the time I finished the book, I had a satisfied smile on my face. I have been reading a lot of award-winning fiction of late, but two books from the hills have managed to outdo them by a long, long way. 'Perfect' by Eunice Nirja and this book.
4.6 stars from my side to this literary gem that needs to be read a lot more.
July 13, 2021
A wonderful read. The story is very interesting. The book kept me interested till the very end as many of the places could be related to as I am from Sikkim and did my schooling in Darjeeling St. Pauls. It revolves around college life, career and love so a person can relate to many of the events to their own past.
Ashim is a talented upcoming writer from Sikkim. This is his second book after Black, White and Grey which was equally a good read. I never imagined that he could write so well. Hidden talents surprise us pleasantly from time to time, making our days brighter.
I like reading books, which has become part of my everyday life only since about the past 7 to 8 years and I am glad for it.
Ashim is a talented upcoming writer from Sikkim. This is his second book after Black, White and Grey which was equally a good read. I never imagined that he could write so well. Hidden talents surprise us pleasantly from time to time, making our days brighter.
I like reading books, which has become part of my everyday life only since about the past 7 to 8 years and I am glad for it.
September 6, 2021
This is a great book and has so wonderfully described Sikkim and Kolkata that you can visualise it. It has an unexpected ending and is an emotional roller coaster. Enjoyed the book a lot. Hope others like it as well.
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August 17, 2021
An out and out romance.. only meant for young adults. Not my cup of tea 😐
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September 5, 2021
Love it!
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