Book Review : A Year Without Summer

Book Review : A Year Without Summer

Title - A Year Without Summer
Author - Shreyan Laha
Publisher - Bigfoot Publishers
Genre - sci-fi /fiction
Pages - 348
Format - Paperback

The story revolves between two time periods ,one is in the year 1816 and other is in 2018. In 1816 the sudden downfall in the temperature creates a huge destruction and widespread diseases. Sharat was no exception as he was forced to quit his Zamindar lifestyle after his parents died. On the other hand in 2018, there was Niharika, living in the best of times - in a fairly modern society. She loved her life - her group of friends, her family and everything around her. Little did they know that something awaited them far away in a deserted civilisation 6 billion years into the future; in the planet Nocturne which was ravaged by compounds of a rare element called Barrenium. A Year Without Summer is a tale on how lives can intertwine with no restrictions in space time and dimensions.

Review -

1) The cover of the book is good but could have been better.
2) The title of the book seems to be mysterious.
3) The plot of the story is unique and adventurous. It is a perfect blend of sci fi and fiction.
4) The author has very well maintained the rapid move between the two time periods.
5) The book is divided into 5 parts and the author has beautifully narrated sci fi element in detail.
6) Language used by the author is simple and lucid.
7) At the end of the book translation and reference are given which are readers friendly for understanding technical terms.
8) Hats off to the author for his research work and imagination.
9) The story has so many characters but the characterization is very strong that one can easily relate to them.
10) The flow of the book is well paced and gripping. Overall, a good sci fi adventurous read.

Rating - 4.6/5

I recommend this book to all sci fi lovers.

Thanks for reading.