Operation Johar
A Love Story
Author : Abhishek Banerjee
Publisher : Notion Press / Indica
www.indicacademy.org
Pages : 212
Price : 200/- INR
Format : Paperback
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Rating : 4/5 Stars
Blurb :
Meet Somu. His days are divided between tackling physics problems and the taste of fresh parathas and alu-gobi. He is in love with Sangeeta, the girl next door. She is seven years older than him -- and a doctor.
Sangeeta already has a boyfriend. An odd fellow named Jatin who says he will change the world. Then there is a shooting and Jatin disappears. Slowly, Somu and Sangeeta unravel a story of murder, betrayal and ultimately an act of unbelievable cruelty that is `Operation Johar.'
Who is the mysterious woman that Jatin meets in the forest? What is Jatin's strange obsession with conquering the power that she calls the `Guardian of the forest'? And will Jatin really push Sangeeta over the edge of the waterfall to her death?
In 2003, the state of Jharkhand and its capital of Ranchi have become a playground for the forces of hope and the forces of fear. And a bit of love. This is that story.
Review :
A Well written book. The story is raw and original and we'll researched. The author Abhishek Banerjee is master in blending fact and fiction which makes the reading more interesting. The book explores the psyche of urban naxals who get involved in dangerous activities labelled as sedition at the risk of one's life. The language of the book is simple and easy to read. The cover page and title of the book is apt to the story. A must read book. Highly recommend.
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