Review of The man who wanted to be God

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The man who wanted to be God" by Ruchir Verma.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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In this world of pressing needs and circumstances that obliterate people, the question of the presence of a supreme deity is sure to arise. This is as a result of strenuous and countless hours spent trying to appease the supernatural deities, but physically, so many remain in poverty and suffer from disease, just to mention but a few.

Daata is born in a humble abode in India, where he begins to get accustomed to the mothers and general family's fervent approach that has always kept them in the realms of poverty, regardless of their approach, principles, and respect for their gods or deities. This is until a life-altering incident occurs on a Diwali night that totally changes his thinking on the issue of the supernatural being, who almost never seemed to be present in times of need. The book also takes us to the future of Daata, founded on the disbelief of God after finishing his studies in law.

Ram Saran and Kamala stand as an example of people who tend to live the most righteous and minimal lives in pledge to their Creator, yet when huge waves hit their ship, more often than not they are left at the mercy of the impending waves, apparently regardless of the sacrifice, fasting, and all religious acts.

I personally relate to the book, as do so many other countless individuals out here. Parents impose their beliefs on their children, stating that if they don't get attuned to them, they will be destined for failure, but the question is: how true are these claims? Statistically speaking, countries with a lot of affluence and more development do not have a large reverence for some supernatural beings, yet they are fairing well according to human expectations.

I can't express how much I liked the book. Its buildup was tremendous; the chapters were well curated, the inclusion of pictures to portray the chapter's content, the questions being asked at the start of a new topic, the exceptional editing—all were just perfect, all thanks to Ruchir Verma. I obviously found nothing to dislike in the book.

The man who wanted to be God gets a 5 out of 5 stars rating from me as it has a gripping tale all the way to the end, a serious turn of events, a tremendous outline, and content very ready for the market. I just loved it and would recommend it to young people, as they should remain unfazed despite parental pressure requiring them to be superfluous in their quest for God. 

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