Review

• Try to master the art of controlling your emotions. Life has to be lived in phases. That is how it is designed. We were not the first ones.•

The hero is the story of Abi, your average Chennai boy, with big dreams of becoming an actor. It’s his journey from college where he finds his love to the struggle of becoming an actor.
He was appreciated for his skills when he was in college. The small little bubble of college busted and Abi struggles to accept the realities of life. Will Abi become a successful actor? Will he live happily ever after with his love?.

It’s a story of all the struggles that Abi goes through. How he was forced to give up on his passion and take up a normal job. Abi finds his way back into love and also a way to pursue his dream. What happens next?

It’s a rollercoaster ride that takes us through the ups and downs of
a man‘s life. The plot of the story is interesting, filled with twists. I liked the crisp and engaging narration of the book. The way the author expressed the struggles, all those emotions that Abi felt be it love or heartbreak, I found it honest. Yes, the author’s writing is honest and relatable. One could feel Abi’s journey, his struggles well.

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This book will remind you of your college days, your first crush and your friends. College Culturals and Wizguys is my favourite chapter. It reminded me of my college days.
The writing style of the author is gripping, keeping the reader hooked throughout. From the very first page, the author captures the reader’s attention. The way the author developed the story is commendable. Based on various themes of friendship, love, struggle, it tells how Cinema is not easy. It tells us about the darker side of cinema, something that amazed me.

Filled with lots of drama and emotions it’s a complete Bollywood story that you are going to enjoy. The characters are well developed that one could connect to. Overall it’s a smooth paced story and a light read that you are going to enjoy.

Summary:

Hero is the story of Abi, your average Chennai boy, with big dreams of becoming an actor. A favorite among his friends, Abi is a trustworthy, loving, college-going boy to whom popularity and merit come naturally.

He effortlessly displays his talent and receives appreciation, his first love blossoms
beautifully. But the second he finishes college, he’s shattered.
The small little bubble of college is burst and Abi struggles to accept the realities of life. The love of his life vanishes and he is faced with deceit, unemployment and complete dishonesty.
His dreams of becoming an actor no longer seem practical and he is forced to, like everyone else, succumb to a normal, safe job.
But life, as always, is full of surprises and Abi finds his way back into love and also a way to pursue his dream. Through this rollercoaster ride, Hero takes us through the ups and downs of
a man‘s life, without getting too philosophical about it.