The Surrogate Lies.
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I would like to thank the author @shantanumunshi for sending me this review copy. .
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This book took me by surprise. Beginning was a bit slow to my taste but gradually the story picked up pace and then there was no looking back. This book is marvellously written, with puns and humour ever so often. There are hundreds of us who have a monotonous routine, who hesitate to step out of their comfort zone and more often that not find themselves amidst boredom. If it’s you, pick this book up and give it a read. .
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When the protagonist, Paul meets a stranger who has an air of mystery around him, little did he know that his life will take a turn in the future. The book revolves around four characters including Paul who’s a writer, Hazare (the stranger) , Raj (the driver) and Ben (foreigner). When they head out on an adventure, Paul realises what he has been missing out all these years. The adrenaline of being part of something unknown, the thrill of tackling the villains, and pure comedy, this book has it all. .
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The author has done a splendid job in bringing the plot together and highlighting the characters. The vocabulary and writing skills are fabulous and easy at the same time. Given how this is his first novel, it’s an applaudable task. .
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I would rate it 4/5.