‘I would be lying if I said I was not afraid of death. However, being afraid does not make you a coward, it only makes you human. Stopping yourself from doing the right thing because you are afraid is what makes you a coward.'

Mainak Dhar's book - In enemies hands : A novella, is a short and beautiful story set in the state of Kashmir between an army officer and an estranged girl who gets caught in a crossfire. As the story unravels, we get to learn the magic of what happens when a certain person touches another one's soul and brings about a revolutionary change in the way they live their life, in the way they see the world around them. I am a fan of happy endings, so the ending was a cherry on top for me. The writing was good and easy to read too. ( )

Book Title: In Enemy Hands: A Novella
Author: Mainik Dhar
Format: Kindle

Book Title:
The title of the book ' In Enemy Hands ' is interesting and different.

Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is an abstract sketch of a fully armed soldier.

Plot:
It is the story of a soldier who is in war with terrorists at the Kashmir Valley.He happens to meet a young woman with whom he shares a nice bond within the few hours of their encounter

What I like:
1. The sensitive part of a hard hearted soldier is explained in a very hearty manner
2. The beautiful valleys of Kashmir are illustrated very scenically
3. The duty mindedness and respect towards one's job is explained nicely
4. A short and effective read

What I didn't like:
There is nothing to be disliked.

Characters:
With just two characters the author has excelled in minimal story telling

Narration:
A nice and simple narration is found in the story

Language & Grammar:
Simple and clear language is used in the story.

My Final Verdict:
A beautifully written story

Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5

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