Review of The man who wanted to be God
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Review of The man who wanted to be God
[Following is a volunteer review of "The man who wanted to be God" by Ruchir Verma.]
Many stand strong in the belief of a higher power; however, some dare to oppose the status quo and take the role of God upon themselves. This often leads to a demise beyond recovery, and we see this in Ruchir Verma’s fictional book. The Man Who Wanted to Be God: An Anti-Hero Tale entails the story of Daata Raam Srivastava from his youth to his latter days. We see how Daata comes from a devout Hindu background in the small town of Tikri, where many are poverty-stricken. Daata and his family are no strangers to misfortune, making Daata question the existence of the gods that his mother devoutly serves. Though Daata tries to have faith, the unceasing tribulations that he encounters, especially the untimely death of his parents, lead him to have a personal vendetta against God. His fury with God drives him to empower himself and those like him, but no matter what he does or where he goes, he just can’t seem to escape the wrath of God.
There were multiple aspects that I loved about this book. Though the views of this book contrast with my own spiritual beliefs, I love how it was not offensive or did not try to sway me in my beliefs. Instead, it was intriguing and provided me with a different perspective. This is one of the first books that I’ve read where the protagonist is an antihero, making this book atypical. Though each chapter introduced a different plot, the book wasn’t disorganized, and it maintained momentum throughout. I mostly loved the fact that the author included illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. These illustrations provided a visual summary of what to expect in each chapter. They also added a more lighthearted element, as this book has a serious and melancholy tone.
There was nothing that I didn’t like about this book. Even though there were intimate scenes, it wasn’t overtly sexual, and the author didn’t make use of vulgar language.
This book was downright enjoyable. The narrative is one that is relatable to many people. It challenges readers to reflect on the concept of systemic beliefs, though it doesn’t feel like it is denouncing religion and spirituality. The book was well edited—almost perfect, it seems—with no mistakes in sight. Therefore, I think the book deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes drama. Controversial topics like religion and social issues are discussed, so I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who is sensitive.
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The man who wanted to be God
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Many stand strong in the belief of a higher power; however, some dare to oppose the status quo and take the role of God upon themselves. This often leads to a demise beyond recovery, and we see this in Ruchir Verma’s fictional book. The Man Who Wanted to Be God: An Anti-Hero Tale entails the story of Daata Raam Srivastava from his youth to his latter days. We see how Daata comes from a devout Hindu background in the small town of Tikri, where many are poverty-stricken. Daata and his family are no strangers to misfortune, making Daata question the existence of the gods that his mother devoutly serves. Though Daata tries to have faith, the unceasing tribulations that he encounters, especially the untimely death of his parents, lead him to have a personal vendetta against God. His fury with God drives him to empower himself and those like him, but no matter what he does or where he goes, he just can’t seem to escape the wrath of God.
There were multiple aspects that I loved about this book. Though the views of this book contrast with my own spiritual beliefs, I love how it was not offensive or did not try to sway me in my beliefs. Instead, it was intriguing and provided me with a different perspective. This is one of the first books that I’ve read where the protagonist is an antihero, making this book atypical. Though each chapter introduced a different plot, the book wasn’t disorganized, and it maintained momentum throughout. I mostly loved the fact that the author included illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. These illustrations provided a visual summary of what to expect in each chapter. They also added a more lighthearted element, as this book has a serious and melancholy tone.
There was nothing that I didn’t like about this book. Even though there were intimate scenes, it wasn’t overtly sexual, and the author didn’t make use of vulgar language.
This book was downright enjoyable. The narrative is one that is relatable to many people. It challenges readers to reflect on the concept of systemic beliefs, though it doesn’t feel like it is denouncing religion and spirituality. The book was well edited—almost perfect, it seems—with no mistakes in sight. Therefore, I think the book deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes drama. Controversial topics like religion and social issues are discussed, so I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who is sensitive.
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The man who wanted to be God
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
