Book Review by LITEROMA PUBLISHING SERVICES :: ‘Harappa - 1: Lure of Soma’ by Dr. Shankar N Kashyap (7th Review)

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a review copy of the book. **

‘The Lure of Soma’ is the first of the Harappa trilogy written by veteran surgeon Dr. Shankar N Kashyap. In this book Dr. Kashyap guides us through the ageold Harappan culture with minute details as much as authentic character namings, their contemporary social construct, mindset, usual happenings, expectations and so on. As a reader, you will never feel that you have not experienced Harappan society in real world.

Over the last few years this genre of writing has gained immense momentum and quite a few attempts have been made by handful of authors and filmm akers. However, only few of them could live up to the expectation of the readers. Dr. Kashyap's book somehow relates closely to a recently released title 'Harappa - Curse of the Blood River' by Mr. Vineet Bajpai. However, their distinct storylines define the respective courses. However, it points towards increasing focus on the topic for sure.

Dr. Kashyap's wonderful creations will be one of those books which will be accepted by both the run on the mill kind of a reader as well as the more serious reading group who look forward to take something from the reading they do.

All the characters depicted in the book are quite flawless and consistent. Also, the respected author made sure the history is not disturbed while attempting this non-canonical version. Nevertheless to mention, his style of narration is undoubtedly very gripping and interesting.

Overall, Literoma rates this book as 4.7*/5* - it is one of those books which can grab a reader's attention till the very end of the story.  

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