{"id":9628,"date":"2016-08-03T23:59:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T04:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/?p=9628"},"modified":"2016-12-13T19:33:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T01:33:04","slug":"stolen-hope-book-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/stolen-hope-book-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Stolen Hope : Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third book in the Ramayana – The Game of Life Series by Shubha Vilas and published by Jaico titled Stolen Hope continuous the path Vilas had taken before – simple words, simple narrative style and straightforward storying telling. I had reviewed the previous book – Shattered Dreams earlier<\/a> and Vilas was kind enough to send me a copy of the third book.<\/p>\n

Given my reader’s block <\/a>and my current aversion to books, I have been postponing reading it and reviewing it. In an attempt to get over my reader’s block, I started reading this book. A known story through new eyes is always an interesting journey.<\/p>\n

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I enjoyed the book and the unknown bits of Ramayana it showcased to me. I still am not a mythology fan but I do like it in small doses like given in this book. As I mentioned before, this series is one for anyone with an interest in knowing Ramayana. It is also a series I would pass to my daughter when she is ready to discover deeper insights into Ramayana.<\/p>\n

Throughout the book, along the footer, a deer jumps and frolics and plays. I found it endearing and irritating at the same time. I am not sure why. There were moments when my eyes sought the deer for a tiny smile and then there were moments when it distracted my reading. I am not sure if I am a fan of that.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0received a copy of the book for purposes of the review. All opinions are mine.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The third book in the Ramayana – The Game of Life Series by Shubha Vilas and published by Jaico titled Stolen Hope continuous the path Vilas had taken before – simple words, simple narrative style and straightforward storying telling. I had reviewed the previous book – Shattered Dreams earlier and Vilas was kind enough to send me a copy of the third book. Given my reader’s block and my current aversion to books, I have been postponing reading it and reviewing it. In an attempt to get over my reader’s block, I started reading this book. A known story through new eyes is always an interesting journey. I enjoyed the book and the unknown bits of Ramayana it showcased to me. I still am not a mythology fan but I do like it in small doses like given in this book. As I mentioned before, this series is one for anyone with an interest in knowing Ramayana. It is also a series I would pass to my daughter when she is ready to discover deeper insights into Ramayana. 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