>The Reverse Journey by Vivek Singh

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by Vivek Tejuja | on October 19th, 2011 | 3 comments

> Title: The Reverse Journey
Author: Vivek Singh
Publisher: LeadStart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 978-9381115350
Pages: 124
Source: Author
Rating: 4/5

The Reverse Journey by Vivek Singh does not have a unique plot. Neither will it make you jump out of your thought process and make you think differently. It will make you think though. It is a simple story about wanting to belong and fit in with the rest of the crowd.

The story is centred on a young man who is, as most of us are, stuck while making decisions. There are two options and in his head, somehow both make sense and yet he has to choose, between the heart and the brain.

The heart wants to belong to a country where he has been born and brought up – to be surrounded by people who know and love him for what he is. The brain on the other hand wants money, the security of a job in the US of A, the feeling of wanting everything and being provided for as well.

The Reverse Journey is an honest and sincere attempt to bring forth the conflicts that at some point we all face. We may face them differently and in different situations, however we do at the end of the day.

The writing is taut and at one point I was glad that the writer did not stretch it far, because then it would have become mundane and uninteresting. I liked the book. I liked the pace at which it went and made me connect with my past experiences. In my opinion any book that connects personally with you is a well-written book.

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108923283640374171918 Wednesday - 19 / 10 / 2011 Reply

>I agree with review "The Reverse Journey" connects with readers. I finished in one sitting - very smooth writing. It is funny but thought provoking ; simple yet captivating.
This is full of witty sentences like - "indian middle class is a business entity not a political entity." The book captures the imagination and aspirations of middle class. Review's rating show how interesting read it was.
Divenita Wednesday - 19 / 10 / 2011 Reply

>:) Interesting! :) Thanks for the review
100135298979931945323 Thursday - 20 / 10 / 2011 Reply

>I agree, this book has wit and humour and same time shows trials and tribulation of middle class. Last chapter "India callign" was superb. Neha has become very desirable. I agree with reviewer - "Any book that connect with readers is a well written book."