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55 reviews for:
Life is What You Make It: A Story of Love, Hope and How Determination Can Overcome Even Destiny
Preeti Shenoy
3.45 AVERAGE
55 reviews for:
Life is What You Make It: A Story of Love, Hope and How Determination Can Overcome Even Destiny
Preeti Shenoy
3.45 AVERAGE
When I first read this book, back when I was in school I did not like it at all. I gave it 2 stars. It took me time to understand what this book actually discuss. It gives a realistic portrayal of mental health issues and how the characters developed over time. It's a gem.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a decent read. I thought some of the storylines and dialogues were a little cliche. I found the protagonist unlikeable initially but she obviously has great character development.
As a malayali, the representation of Kochi and its culture seemed outdated and unrelatable. The "conservative values" of the people of Kochi was rather foreign to me.
The author did a great job at depicting mental illnesses and their progression. It's a little corny and predictable but overall, not bad for someone looking for something to pass time.
As a malayali, the representation of Kochi and its culture seemed outdated and unrelatable. The "conservative values" of the people of Kochi was rather foreign to me.
The author did a great job at depicting mental illnesses and their progression. It's a little corny and predictable but overall, not bad for someone looking for something to pass time.
Not one of the best novels I've read, but I'm still glad I read it.
This is the first novel I have read and this book is the reason why I fell in love with reading.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love her book, most important point why her book is special is her stories revolve around typical indian girl with very strict parents and it's very relatable and correct depictions of families here.
Question 1. Why did the protagonist do stupid things?
Question 2. Why is the protagonist so immature?
Question 3. Is the author trying to tell the readers that you can find hope only after falling through all the levels of mental darkness?
Those three questions arose when I was reading the book. The story kicks of with classic “all girls college” drama and leads the reader to think on the maturity of writing. But that’s something everyone can relate to being at that age. So not a sin. Then the story takes some weird twists and turns, which actually made me want to read further.
Once the story reached the mid-point I realized that none of the other characters in the story are developed, there is nothing that can make me like that characters as I barely know them. One of the character dies and my expression was “you earned it buddy”.
More or less the story then takes the reader to its primary theme mental illness caused due to extreme stress. The research that went into writing a person’s point of view when being tormented by their own personal demons inside, is really commendable. That’s the highlight of the book. It tells the reader that when you have the problem within you, you may have sympathies and moral support, but it is you who have to fight through it and get yourself out the dark vortex.
Detailed review on: https://dreambookreviews.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/super-powers-of-the-mind/
Question 2. Why is the protagonist so immature?
Question 3. Is the author trying to tell the readers that you can find hope only after falling through all the levels of mental darkness?
Those three questions arose when I was reading the book. The story kicks of with classic “all girls college” drama and leads the reader to think on the maturity of writing. But that’s something everyone can relate to being at that age. So not a sin. Then the story takes some weird twists and turns, which actually made me want to read further.
Once the story reached the mid-point I realized that none of the other characters in the story are developed, there is nothing that can make me like that characters as I barely know them. One of the character dies and my expression was “you earned it buddy”.
More or less the story then takes the reader to its primary theme mental illness caused due to extreme stress. The research that went into writing a person’s point of view when being tormented by their own personal demons inside, is really commendable. That’s the highlight of the book. It tells the reader that when you have the problem within you, you may have sympathies and moral support, but it is you who have to fight through it and get yourself out the dark vortex.
Detailed review on: https://dreambookreviews.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/super-powers-of-the-mind/
A good book.... It was an unexpected read but the author has told something that normally is shunned in the society...