Review

Somewhere a clock is ticking by Sumedha Rao is an interesting book. Narrated by time, are two stories, one based in during the time of Great Partition and one in the busy era of social media and a long-distance relationship.

It’s a story of Shagun and her grandmother Amrit. I loved how the author narrated both the stories. Shaun who came to Amritsar for her grandmother’s funeral where she found few papers, documents, albums and a lot more.

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What I loved most about this book is the way the author expressed the bond between Shagun and her grandmother. From partition to a long-distance relationship, it’s a story of survival and loss. Not to forget an unexpected climax.

The crisp narration and engaging writing style of the author keep the reader engaged throughout. The shifting plots capture the readers’ attention. Amrit’s story will definitely make you think.

It felt real. The letters, the love, the friendship and all the memories. I loved how the author portrayed the emotions. The characters are well developed by the author. One could easily connect to each one of them, especially Shagun. I even fell in love with Iqbal and Amrit.

Not to forget the beautiful description of Amritsar, a massive field of yellow flowers. It’s a fast-paced story that will remind you of your relationship with your grandparents.
With each chapter, I was curious to know more about the story. The author did a fabulous job.

A perfect book to pick up in the weekend if you love reading partition stories.

Summary:

Narrated by Time are two stories – one based in modern-day Pakistan during the Great Partition, and the other in the busy social media era of 2019. A story of the connectedness of the human spirit, unpredictable peaks and troughs. A story of survival despite loss and hope despite grief.