Reviews, Vol I, Issue IV
This
piece of work by a very mesmerizing writer is surely a thriller and tells a
story very different about an alternate London. The pen which was the cause
behind the germination of an equally wonderful piece of writing “The Burn Mark”
is once again the soul behind “The Goddess”. An aroma of suspense and hidden
emotions swirl throughout the plot, a sense of fear and unwanted revelation can
be felt in every line and in every word of this story which unfurls a
completely new London in wrappers of secrets one after the other. A mixed feel
of ancient era and a wonderful blend of modern times really take you to a
different world much deeper into the plot. As you delve inside into the story,
you start questioning many logical things and on the other hand start answering
the unanswered questions. There is also a quest for love; in case you are
looking for that but there also it arises some serious and intelligent
questions which can guarantee to trigger your brain nerves. At first glimpse
the plot may seem a slightly messy in parts but as you go on turning the
pages, the hazy picture becomes clearer and you start exploring more and more
and there lies the real beauty of this novel. It has that excellent potential
to bind the readers and compel and persuade them to think independently on
various issues raised by the protagonist and aided by various characters in the
book. It tries to disclose as well as conceal the secrets of the cult which is
somehow not right. Underneath plot there are many questions and themes which
are so great that you cannot retrace yourself from appreciating their richness
and feel their essence in today’s context.
The
plot revolves around Aura, who leads her life as a handmaiden of Artemis. She
is completely unaware that the life she is leading is how much privileged and
luxurious. She also does not have any realization that the life outside the
sanctuary is immensely difficult and poverty and grief stricken. She has no
idea how bad things really are and it is like a heavy shock for her until Aiden
the male lead introduces her to what is going on inside the sanctuary and
outside, in the society. The whole scenario is crafted in London and is
beautifully paced up throughout the plot except for those few areas which can
obviously be ignored to preserve the greatness of this novel which serves for
the readers of good taste. How far a society goes to prevent civil unrest?
Power corrupts but can it ever be given up? Can a priestess ever be free to
find love? All these and many more questions are raised very systematically
without eroding the true layer of the elements which make up a classic novel. One
of the most important things with this literary flower which has blossomed from
the mind of Laura Powell is that it does not revolve around many locations but
still it can stand if not tall then equal to novels which has lot of
destinations involved. The plot has been so well organised and wonderfully
researched that all the happenings seem to be real. Readers can also find it in
the author’s note at the end if they desire to find more which I can say with
assurance that they will. One other exciting feature of this story is that the
corruption rooted through the water of religion in the heart of the city is
exposed by a heroine this time.
If
you are there on a hunt for a different and sensible taste for novels then by
picking this one you can surely end up your hunt that too quite satisfactorily.
I, on my behalf can assure all the readers that if you are looking for a piece
of work which takes all human emotions necessary for a good novel and still
raises prominent issues through questioning almost everything and opens the
knots of mystery one after the other, then nothing matches parallel to this
flamboyant flow of courage and delicacy portrayed on the canvas of a beautiful
story.
Reviewed
by Partho Mishra
A wisdom sharer interested in creative
thoughts and innovations, especially in areas of rich literature, applied
physics and computers and technology. Also a freelancer in all these related
areas.
twitter handle- @UNIMANULLARDUKE
e-mail id -parthomishra016@gmail.com
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