What made me read this book?
When I visited home for a festival last month, I decided to extend my work from home time and stay for couple more weeks. Work in day time, doomscrolling my evenings and nights, it affected my sleep cycle. I decided to read a book, and actually finish it this time. I had many books at home to read, and this was my last preference. However, upon my sister's suggestion that this book is an easy read, I decided to it give a chance, although she mentioned it might not be a masterpiece. This was my second fiction read after Alchemist.
Stop reading this blog if you are planning to read. Spoilers ahead!
What is the story?
Saurabh, a young man who works at a Cyber security firm finds his fiancee dead! From the terrace, he sees her dead fiancee bleeing on the road. People and family members gather around her dead body, everybody is shocked. Did Saurabh killed her or was he equally shocked to find his love lying dead?
What is good (or what I felt is good)
As I mentioned earlier, it is quite easy to read. Although there are some times-new-roman words, it wouldn't ruin your reading experience.
They way the author designed his characters was really good. As we all know, first impression will not dictate people's character or motive. Over time, he reveals details about his characters, making us believe everyone could be a suspect for the murder of Saurabh's fiancee. There were some dead ends by the way to mislead us.
If it is good, then what is my problem?
Why would anyone, especially a startup founder logs into their office emails and bank accounts in his co-founder's fiancee laptop? Even after knowing he works at a cyber security firm?
There was evidence in Adi's apartment when he was found dead. When the duo suspects Ramesh, and goes to police, why haven't the police talk about the evidence at Adi's place? How did it come there? Did Ramesh place it to route the blame on to Adi? I wish there was a discussion on this topic.
I don't think it is necessary for Ramesh to be arrested. Keshav says he needs him arrested so the killer may believe that the case is closed and can feel safe. If Ramesh is proven guilty, and another suspect with evidence -- Adi, being dead, everyone will probably assume Adi is the killer. Police will close the case. Either way, the killer will feel safe.
Did I like this book?
Yes. Although it is not an amazing book, it is a decent one and good time killer.
I might've missed some details and could be wrong about my points. Don't waste your time correcting me ;)