Book Review: The Paradise Conflict by Abhishek Ghosh | Dystopian Fiction

Book Review

The Paradise Conflict by Abhishek Ghosh

The Paradise Conflict by Abhishek Ghosh

Author: Abhishek Ghosh

ASIN: B08KSHFTCV

Genre: Dystopian Fiction

Length: 150 Pages

Publisher: Novel Nuggets Publishers (5^th October 2020)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟

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About the author:

Abhishek Ghosh

Instagram: @abhishekghosh_write_mania

Facebook: @abhishek.ghosh.376

Twitter: @Abhishe67403471

REVIEW

Summary of the book

The Paradise Conflict is a dystopian fiction which is set in a world where freshwater is scarce, air is filled with hazardous pollutants, everything is covered with UV-protection sheets; needless to say, masks are essential; in addition to the misery of this world, the remainder of the population and infrastructure is administered by the Imperial regime. The surviving water bodies are heavily guarded by Imperial outposts and common people are being killed by them, for the inequality this regime is entitled to. The comfort of living and surviving is only meant for the governor and his Imperial servants, not the common people.

This situation cause the rise of a group of people who choose to stand against the regime, the Rebels. This first book in the series portrays a battle between the Rebels and Imperials with a set of characters that are interconnected in a way. The Rebels are looking for ‘the lost paradise’, which is thought to be thriving with all the natural resources and free of any pollutants, hidden somewhere and the wicked tyrant that governor is, makes every effort to stop the rebel activities.

This oppression, revolt, and a ray of hope form the foundation for the story. The book consists of many action-packed segments that are quite entertaining. The main characters are very well-developed considering their arcs, inclination, actions, and the choices they make throughout the book. The book portrays dictatorship, governor’s never-ending greed for power and comforts, which reflects in his corrupt and hollow empire as a huge disparity among subjects, and destruction. Apart from that, there are interesting elements like treachery and many surprises. 

My Opinion

I liked the story and the message the book delivered through my personal reading of it. The setting and the characters are formidable. Gayatri – the Rebel leader, Judy – the second-in-command, Mitra – a bounty hunter, and Arjun – the Imperial admiral were some of the memorable characters I enjoyed reading. The plot involving ‘the lost paradise’ was really interesting to follow. However, the thing which bothered me throughout the book was – plain and naïve writing style. It was like, the bigger picture is there – the mission, the goal, two parties, but it lacked the minor yet important details. Also, it had the problem of ‘tell, don’t show’. There were ample amount of unnecessary dialogues that could have been elaborated in expositions. Whereas, I expected more of the dystopian world, an enhanced and detailed version of this.

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Book Review: Apophis by Raj Anand | Science-Fiction

 

Book Review

Apophis: Into the Folds of Darkness by Raj Anand

Apophis by Raj Anand

Author: Raj Anand

ISBN: 978-1648508981

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: 456 Pages

Publisher: Notion Press (24^th September 2020)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟

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About the author:

Savinder Raj Anand is a writer, architect, professor, father, and a long-distance runner with a wanderlust to explore and write stories that traverse across diverse cultures.

Raj Anand

Instagram:@rajanandbooks

Facebook: @rajanandbooks

Website: https://www.rajanandbooks.com/index.php

REVIEW

Apophis by Raj Anand is a Science-Fiction book that brings several disciplines together including, science, philosophy, history, astrophysics, and shamanism to fight off the apocalyptic danger posed by this asteroid with 2.45 kilometers diameter and weight more than 360,000 metric tons, moving straight towards the earth. The book is highly educative in terms of facts and information regarding great philosophers and historical events from across various civilizations; very conveniently embedded in the plot.

The most interesting aspect of the book is the central conflict that is between two organizations – the Crypteia, and the lineage of Lazarok (who are committed to protecting the Kleos) and the Kleos – five sentient beings (9-year-old reincarnations of ancient philosophers). The first half of the book depicts how Lazarok shields the Kleos ever since their birth and brings them together on their ninth birthday. The second half portrays how the Kleos, collectively set out on a journey to the mission they are destined to accomplish. They prepare themselves for the intergalactic war which is imminent.

The very conception and the elements the author has involved in the book make it stand out from other books in the Sci-Fi genre. The book combines a lot of contemporary and historical facts to form a large network that justifies scores of unusual events of the past, which makes it seem realistic. There are some vivid, action-packed scenes and other mind-blowing theories to give you an unforgettable experience. The author has incorporated representation from different countries, their culture, myths, legends, and philosophies.

The book starts and ends with the same situation, that is the threat is closing in on the earth and there is a single ray of hope – the Kleos with their shamanic powers and great wisdom. The end is fairly satisfactory as the Kleos achieve what seems to be a fully-powered weapon. The timeline is not linear owing to the fact that international travel and time-travel are the major aspects involved, although it is easily comprehensible and the structure complements the mysterious storyline. Set in December 2021, there is a lot going on in past, present, and future with regard to ancient history & philosophy, the international & Crypteia conflict, and the intergalactic conflict respectively. Some characters like Lazarok, Claire, and Neerja are outstanding. The setting and location the author has chosen are justly compatible with the mysterious and warlike storyline.

 

What I disliked about Apophis?

The thing I most disliked about the book was that it is charged with plenty of nouns and numbers, which is not the exact problem but they were used for unnecessary detailing. The aggregation of Greek, Chinese, Japanese, and Egyptian philosophy and setting didn’t help much in this matter. The nouns were difficult to read, let alone the pronunciation.

The writing style seems to follow the ‘tell, don’t show’ tactic which suspended the illustrious and creative aspect of the novel. For instance, the author has mentioned names of highways and buildings, adding extra emphasis on nouns and overlooking the actual details of the surroundings. The book seems to focus only on two parties, ignoring the common people. It would have been really fulfilling to read the perspective of a commoner.

I adored the first half of the book where each reincarnation (9-year-old sentient beings) of great philosophers is introduced separately with their lineage, special abilities, etc. But when they come together, I couldn’t differentiate between them. As I mentioned earlier, the book is very informative; largely this knowledge is shared via dialogues overstressing the characters. While I enjoyed the plot and conception, I couldn’t keep up with the character arcs and what I said about surroundings.

 

Conclusion

Well, this doesn’t change the fact that Apophis has a lot to offer from science to philosophy to action to humor. This book won’t let you down on that front. Pick this up if you want to know how these nine-year-olds fight against the Crypteia and aliens.

Happy Reading!

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