Kashmir 90

Vineet Mishra

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Kashmir 90 is Vineet Mishra's second literary creation.

Introduction:

The novel begins with a scene of tension rising between a married couple. A very familiar scenario about how busy lives affect an intimate relation of a couple.

So, the husband, Vineet, seeks help from a fellow friend, Shiv, who narrates his story in order to teach him what love is all about.

This was the introductory part of the book, which was extended a bit too much.

The storyline:

Then we ride back in time in the early nineties, in the beautiful state of Kashmir to experience Shiv's love story.

The story is presented in a form very much liked by Indian audience. A touch of melodrama can be felt while reading the book. The love story is also idealized in a way that the boy finds his love overcoming all the obstacles. Destiny helps him at the time when he realizes his deep love for the girl who was almost impossible to locate. 

We visit a refreshing phase of college life, where we meet his roommates. One nerdy and other completely opposite, crackpot. The way they go through their phases of hostel and college life was relatable. 

Shiv meets Maya and we go through the innocent phase of love. Then the drifting apart of the couple along with the tragic incidents of the nineties when Kashmiri Pandits suffered an ill fate and were forced to leave their very own motherland. 

In the intermediate phase, we also come across a teacher-student relation, which is still considered as taboo in India. Although the relation doesn't last, it helps Shiv to comprehend his own love for Maya.

Happy Ending:

The novel ends with an expected and happy ending. Shiv meets his love of life Maya. Vineet learns the lesson he needed the most. 

Narration and Editorial:

Although the story the seems fairly good, the editorial work could have been better. The smoothness of story wasn't up to the mark and needs improvisation. From the name of the publisher, it is clear that author has been betrayed in terms of honest reviews about the narration and the language modification one expects from an edited manuscript is unsatisfactory.

We expect improvisation from the author in his next work. He has chosen a sensitive topic of Kashmir riots and also featured a brief incident of Mumbai riots if the same era. The choice of theme was thus apt but he needs to work more on his narration and writing skills. 

Where to get a copy?

To buy the book click at the following link :  Kashmir 90