Book Review : Heart Quake
Title - Heart Quake
Author - K.Vijayakarthikeyan
Publisher - rupa publication
Genre - political thriller/fiction
Pages - 151
Format - paperback
Author - K.Vijayakarthikeyan
Publisher - rupa publication
Genre - political thriller/fiction
Pages - 151
Format - paperback
Plot - The story revolves around an honest IAS officer, Vikram who decides to expose a corrupt and powerful minister, Rudra Pratap Rana aka RPR during the RPR's visit to the IAS academy. The video of Vikram asking the minister some embarrassing questions in front of a packed auditorium goes viral.
After this incidence Vikram's life is changed like a hell and many twists and turns occur in his life. Vikram with his friend Dr.Veda and inspector Raghu tries to solve all the mishappenings(mass deaths of people due to heart attacks) of that area.
Will Vikram be able to save Laxmipur from Heartquake? Grab the book to find out.
Review -
1) The cover of the book is eye catchy and the title of the book is apt to the content.
2) The plot of the book is interesting which seems to be realistic. It is a perfect blend of evil, goodness, corruption, bravery, honesty, dishonesty.
3) This medico political thriller with a tinge of romance and humour is narrated very well by the author.
4) The language used by the author is simple and lucid.
5) The characters are very well developed and described by the author that one can easily connect to them.
6) I wish the story could have been be more elaborated.
7) Twists and turns in the story keeps the readers hooked till the end.
8) Overall, a fast-paced thriller.
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Rating - 4.2/5
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I recommend this book to all thriller lovers out there.
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About the author -
K. Vijayakarthikeyan is a medico-turned-bureaucrat well known for his hugely popular initiatives as an IAS officer. He has won several awards and accolades for his pioneering work in land, solid waste and urban management. He has authored the national bestseller, Once Upon an IAS Exam, as well as five Tamil bestsellers, Ettum Dhoorathil IAS, Adhuvum Idhuvum, Orey Kallil 13 Maanghai, Jeyippadhu Yeppadi and Oru Cup Coffee Saapidalama. On sunny weekends, he can be found wreaking havoc on the cricket ground with his explosive batting and deceptive spin.
2) The plot of the book is interesting which seems to be realistic. It is a perfect blend of evil, goodness, corruption, bravery, honesty, dishonesty.
3) This medico political thriller with a tinge of romance and humour is narrated very well by the author.
4) The language used by the author is simple and lucid.
5) The characters are very well developed and described by the author that one can easily connect to them.
6) I wish the story could have been be more elaborated.
7) Twists and turns in the story keeps the readers hooked till the end.
8) Overall, a fast-paced thriller.
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Rating - 4.2/5
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I recommend this book to all thriller lovers out there.
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About the author -
K. Vijayakarthikeyan is a medico-turned-bureaucrat well known for his hugely popular initiatives as an IAS officer. He has won several awards and accolades for his pioneering work in land, solid waste and urban management. He has authored the national bestseller, Once Upon an IAS Exam, as well as five Tamil bestsellers, Ettum Dhoorathil IAS, Adhuvum Idhuvum, Orey Kallil 13 Maanghai, Jeyippadhu Yeppadi and Oru Cup Coffee Saapidalama. On sunny weekends, he can be found wreaking havoc on the cricket ground with his explosive batting and deceptive spin.
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