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Thursday, 30 January 2020

ICE TOWN by Akash Rathod


It's said that when you desperately want something, the universe conspires to make it happen. But on the other hand it's true that you  need to prioritize among your wish list.
The story revolves around two protagonists Sagar and Anjali who meet each other and a relationship evolves. On the event of terrorism on
26/11, like many other Sagar feels so wretched when he finds Anjali as lifeless in hospital bed.
The story proceeds with flashback.
Akash uproots himself in 'dream city' Mumbai, but lack of ambition makes him confused on the other hand Anjali is carries a different attitude which gives her
an identity 'Prostitute'. When you devote yourself to achieve something but destiny plans something else, then your all efforts make  vain. Similarly destiny takes Sagar to somewhere to experience the essence of life when He is desperately trying to impress Anjali.
He reaches at Rishikesh and stumbles across a situation which gives him an opportunity to flourish his photography skill.
But the situation takes turn very soon, his wish to discover the truth behind pollution in the Ganga takes him in a deep trouble.

Will he pursue his dream? Will he be able to publish the truth despite of continuous political threat? How will the love story between Anjali and Sagar blossom?



I loved the story and a special kudos to author how he brilliantly weave so many events one after one. You will experience different angle of human emotions and it's consequences as well. Author very smartly uncovers the meaning of the title at the end of the story. The story comprises of many quotes by renowned persons which enriches the quality of the book.
I felt the sub-grouping of the story is not correct , it makes discontinuity while reading. And blending of toomany events in single book is very risky which could be avoidable.

Rating: 3.5 in 5

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