Name: Surrogate Author
Authors: Santosh
Avvannavar & Shilpa Patil
ISBN:
9781503002159
Publisher:
Hoffen (I Edition)
Pages: 47
I thank
the author for sending me this book, in exchange for an honest review.
I have
never read a book as funny as this, where being anything other than an engineer
is being equal to a terrorist! Amazing 47 pages!
This is
the story of an engineer turned author Authdas {a guy very similar to Devdas}.
Authdas always wanted to be an author and write his first book named Paro. Paro
is his childhood obsession and an unfulfilled dream. But there are so many
people who stand in his way. It his love-struck journey towards his dream Paro,
and an unending love to his writing even after facing many odds.
The
format of the book is unique. I loved how the story comes out like a play with each
character taking the centre stage. The book sends out a powerful, and a much
needed message - In the introduction, Santosh says "Good authors are those
who write and basically are not businessmen." You can be an author, don’t
let the critics, money, fame and others affect you.
If Bollywood
movies like Devdas, Sholay and DDLJ recharge your soul, you are sure to
have a heart full of laughter with this book! If the reader knows the twists of
all the movies above, then Surrogate Author is great fun.
The
corner tag of the book says ' To Aspiring Authors'. Beyond the main plot,
the last few pages of the book include a brief guide to writers-to-be.
Manuscript ideas, manuscript keywords and sample manuscript writing tools are
shared for the benefit of a newbie author. I found that too helpful! The
difficulties and distracting temptations that an aspiring author faces while
preparing his first manuscript is sculpted effortlessly through popular Bollywood
characters.
The
book is meant for aspiring authors, like me, who enjoy drama, movies and
entertainment.
Verdict: Surrogate Author is a
perfect entertainment for leisure reads and travels. It's just a little bigger
than a pocket-size book! But, a dhamaka in small size, truly!
Rating: 4/5!
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