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Invisible Ties by A. R. Nadya
5.0
Invisible Ties by Nadya A R is an incredible, heart-breaking read that really messes with your mind until the very end. The writing, while not for everyone I'm sure, had me mesmerized. It's so different and poetic and full of carefully crafted imagery. It's a writing style that's really out of the box, you'll either love it or hate it. Me, I was thoroughly compelled.
When I first started reading the book, I was a little put off, feeling it was an extremely pretentious novel. Nadya's descriptions were crisp and precise, often using words that one rarely hears spoken or even read. But that only remained within the first two pages, because after that I became absorbed. The writing that I was a little sketchy about at first helped me visualize the setting and get to know the characters. There are a few times I was confused about the timeline, but it did not upset me.
The writing was unique and although it may not suit everyone’s taste, I relished it. I thought the author’s use of descriptive imagery was creative and applied with a gentle hand—nothing over-the-top or showy.
The story is told through the voice of an emotional, and dejected girl, Noor, and the writing remained consistent with her distinctive perspective. It was poetic and profound—drifting in as a gentle breeze and building to the swirling force of a hurricane. It may not knock your socks off, but it certainly took my breath away.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a plot that persuades you to wonder. To readers who can accept the bittersweet circumstances of life displayed within their fiction. This is a character-driven novel, But the story shines brighter. I fully connected with character, Noor, and the fact that I was moved to tears by the finish is what made this a five-star read for me.
Although I found this story entirely unique, if I had to compare, I’d say its structure reminds me a bit of On the Jellicoe Road. Its haunting tone, as well.
A truly addictive, out-of-the-box read!
When I first started reading the book, I was a little put off, feeling it was an extremely pretentious novel. Nadya's descriptions were crisp and precise, often using words that one rarely hears spoken or even read. But that only remained within the first two pages, because after that I became absorbed. The writing that I was a little sketchy about at first helped me visualize the setting and get to know the characters. There are a few times I was confused about the timeline, but it did not upset me.
The writing was unique and although it may not suit everyone’s taste, I relished it. I thought the author’s use of descriptive imagery was creative and applied with a gentle hand—nothing over-the-top or showy.
The story is told through the voice of an emotional, and dejected girl, Noor, and the writing remained consistent with her distinctive perspective. It was poetic and profound—drifting in as a gentle breeze and building to the swirling force of a hurricane. It may not knock your socks off, but it certainly took my breath away.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a plot that persuades you to wonder. To readers who can accept the bittersweet circumstances of life displayed within their fiction. This is a character-driven novel, But the story shines brighter. I fully connected with character, Noor, and the fact that I was moved to tears by the finish is what made this a five-star read for me.
Although I found this story entirely unique, if I had to compare, I’d say its structure reminds me a bit of On the Jellicoe Road. Its haunting tone, as well.
A truly addictive, out-of-the-box read!