Review of The Journey to Success
Posted: 04 Oct 2023, 13:19
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Journey to Success" by Niyati Patel.]
The Journey to Success by Niyati Patel is a book about the struggles of an Indian student named Parth in Australia, narrated by himself during an interview. While you may have a vague idea of the hurdles that international students face while settling in a new country, the story of Parth is a detailed and archetypal account of their struggles with anxiety related to visa issues, homesickness, homelessness, family and personal expectations, and a host of other reasons. Parth had left India as a poor and aspiring computer engineer in search of wealth, which he believed would lift his family out of poverty and be the source of his happiness. However, his experiences in Australia would make him view money and family differently.
I love that this story captures the realities of international students. After the nerve-wracking visa interview and paying exorbitant tuition fees, international students face the dark realities of the housing and job markets. To survive, these students often have no choice but to take menial jobs, sometimes going against their personal or family expectations, against a backdrop of mounting pressure on coursework, visa requirements, and uncertain immigration status. Some may have to use their martial arts skills to stay alive.
This book contains a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity. I did not find any sexual content except for a kissing scene. A few violent scenes feature in this book, such as robbery with a weapon and stabbing.
I rate this book five stars out of five. I enjoyed the relatable characters in this book and the passionate love stories. I would have loved to read more about Parth’s struggles with studying since most of the book was about his work life. This book does not contain a cover page or preface. I consider these issues minor—not enough to change my rating. Although this story is the story of an Indian student and features many Indian cultural themes, like weddings, there is virtually no reference to Hinduism or any specific religion. For this reason, I recommend this book to readers of all major religions.
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The Journey to Success
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The Journey to Success by Niyati Patel is a book about the struggles of an Indian student named Parth in Australia, narrated by himself during an interview. While you may have a vague idea of the hurdles that international students face while settling in a new country, the story of Parth is a detailed and archetypal account of their struggles with anxiety related to visa issues, homesickness, homelessness, family and personal expectations, and a host of other reasons. Parth had left India as a poor and aspiring computer engineer in search of wealth, which he believed would lift his family out of poverty and be the source of his happiness. However, his experiences in Australia would make him view money and family differently.
I love that this story captures the realities of international students. After the nerve-wracking visa interview and paying exorbitant tuition fees, international students face the dark realities of the housing and job markets. To survive, these students often have no choice but to take menial jobs, sometimes going against their personal or family expectations, against a backdrop of mounting pressure on coursework, visa requirements, and uncertain immigration status. Some may have to use their martial arts skills to stay alive.
This book contains a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity. I did not find any sexual content except for a kissing scene. A few violent scenes feature in this book, such as robbery with a weapon and stabbing.
I rate this book five stars out of five. I enjoyed the relatable characters in this book and the passionate love stories. I would have loved to read more about Parth’s struggles with studying since most of the book was about his work life. This book does not contain a cover page or preface. I consider these issues minor—not enough to change my rating. Although this story is the story of an Indian student and features many Indian cultural themes, like weddings, there is virtually no reference to Hinduism or any specific religion. For this reason, I recommend this book to readers of all major religions.
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The Journey to Success
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon