Review of The man who wanted to be God
Posted: 29 Jun 2024, 10:09
[Following is a volunteer review of "The man who wanted to be God" by Ruchir Verma.]
Daata and his family have been through tough times, making him doubt the existence of the gods his mom worships. Despite trying to stay faithful, the difficult challenges he faces, especially losing his parents, make him angry at God. This anger pushes him to try to become more powerful, but no matter what he does, he can't avoid the anger of the gods.
While many people stick to believing in a higher power, some decide to act like they are gods themselves. This boldness often leads to serious consequences, like we see in Ruchir Verma's story, The Man Who Wanted to Be God: An Anti-Hero Tale. The book tells the story of Daata Raam Srivastava from when he was young to his adulthood. Daata comes from a religious Hindu family in the poor town of Tikri.
What I liked about this book was how it didn't try to convince readers or be offensive, even though it had different views from my own beliefs. It showed a new angle—the idea of an antihero. Each chapter had its own story, but the book stayed connected and kept a good pace. I especially liked the drawings at the start of each chapter; they gave a sneak peek and added a bit of fun to the serious and sad tone.
The Man Who Wanted to Be God was a really engaging read. It makes you think about traditional beliefs without rejecting religion and spirituality outright. The writing was flawless, earning it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
The book didn't have anything inappropriate, not even in the personal scenes. The author handled it all very well. For fans of drama, I highly recommend this book that makes you reflect. But if you're sensitive about topics like religion and social issues, it might not be the best choice for you.
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The man who wanted to be God
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Daata and his family have been through tough times, making him doubt the existence of the gods his mom worships. Despite trying to stay faithful, the difficult challenges he faces, especially losing his parents, make him angry at God. This anger pushes him to try to become more powerful, but no matter what he does, he can't avoid the anger of the gods.
While many people stick to believing in a higher power, some decide to act like they are gods themselves. This boldness often leads to serious consequences, like we see in Ruchir Verma's story, The Man Who Wanted to Be God: An Anti-Hero Tale. The book tells the story of Daata Raam Srivastava from when he was young to his adulthood. Daata comes from a religious Hindu family in the poor town of Tikri.
What I liked about this book was how it didn't try to convince readers or be offensive, even though it had different views from my own beliefs. It showed a new angle—the idea of an antihero. Each chapter had its own story, but the book stayed connected and kept a good pace. I especially liked the drawings at the start of each chapter; they gave a sneak peek and added a bit of fun to the serious and sad tone.
The Man Who Wanted to Be God was a really engaging read. It makes you think about traditional beliefs without rejecting religion and spirituality outright. The writing was flawless, earning it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
The book didn't have anything inappropriate, not even in the personal scenes. The author handled it all very well. For fans of drama, I highly recommend this book that makes you reflect. But if you're sensitive about topics like religion and social issues, it might not be the best choice for you.
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The man who wanted to be God
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon