Introduction
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ISBN #
978-81-8495-305-3
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Genre:
Fiction
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Publishers:
Jaico Books
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Price: Rs.
175/- (I got this copy from the author requesting for a review)
Since the time I have started reading and
reviewing books I keep frequenting flipkart and good reads for recommendations.
Not to forget the various tips my other reader friends manage to give me
depending on the books they have read. Once upon the tracks of Mumbai by Rishi
Vohra was a book which was very much talked about in my circles and I was
really looking forward to catching up with it soon (Being an investment banker
cum blogger cum reviewer cum traveler cum photographer cum cook cum dancer
cum…. Pheww the list is long... You get the idea right as to what keeps me so
busy!!)
The author Rishi Vohra contacted me
requesting me to review his book and I thanked God for granting my wish so
soon. Here I need to mention that the author has been very kind in autographing
the copy with my name on it adding a special touch to it and the most wonderful
part was when I noticed that he had done this for all the reviewers. I truly
admire such authors who go an extra mile to make the reader feel very special
and privileged. Thank you so much Rishi Vohra, truly appreciate this!
Behind The book
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“A
fresh, well-plotted, human story about love against all odds in middle-class
Mumbai, with a “hero” for whom you care deeply. It’s an entertaining read!”
– Kabir Bedi, International & Bollywood Actor.
About the author
Rishi Vohra recently relocated
back to Mumbai after completing a Green MBA from San Francisco State University
and a Masters Diploma in Environmental Law, prior to which he had a successful
career in the Indian Entertainment Industry. After featuring as a guest
columnist for various newspapers in India, he currently writes for delWine and
is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW). 'Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai' is
his first novel. (Source: www.rishivohra.com)
Ok I will be honest here the first time I had
read about this book I felt it must be some typical romantic story set in
Mumbai something like Saathiya. But gradually I read the blurb, the reviews and
then finally read the book I realized that this book is much more than just
romance. Though it talks about friendship, family and many other things it is
about life more than anything for me.
This story is about Babloo – a normal guy
with normal dreams expecting the world to see him normally.
It is about Vandana – a simple girl next door
with an eternal quest for undying love in the form of her soul mate.
And lastly it is about the Rail Man – A super
hero for whom nothing is impossible.
Bring along all these characters with the
back drop of railway colony and you have a wonderful masterpiece called Once
upon the tracks of Mumbai.
A brilliantly written story, touching,
exposes the humane side what otherwise seems like missing in today’s world. The trauma a person suffering from some mental
ailment has to go through for no fault of his is really heartening to read.
What brings a smile on your face is when you see the way he looks at life. It
is so beautiful that it touches your heart. You pray for him when he shares his
dreams and fears with you. No wonder you will fall in love with this character
as he is truly so affable. I would not like to play a spoiler here and declare
the way this story ends. But I can just say this book is yet another addition
to “triumph of good V/s evil” category.
A light read, recommended for people who
enjoy reading such books which are full of the 3 Ls of life – Life, Love and
Laughter.
Foodie Verdict
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Tiramisu- Delicious, melts in the mouth,
yummy and mouth watering.