By Camron Wright
Genre Adult Fiction
Format Print
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis
Kidnapped as a young boy and thrown in an orphanage, Chellamutha tries to explain he's not an orphan but no one will listen. Adopted by a family in America he slowly adjusts to his new life. Years later memories come back and won't leave him alone prodding him to return to India and search for the family he can barely remember.
First Sentence
The City of Erode was like a thousand others that dotted the vast landscape of India.
Another book club book. Based on the true story this one tells the story of a young boy. From his days in India to his life in America and a journey back to India to find the family he's nearly forgotten.
I did not expect to like this one. It sounded OK but also very much like the story the movie Lion was based on. However, I ended up enjoying it. The writing wasn't my favorite but the story moved along quickly and before I knew it, I was flying through pages wanting to see how everything turned out.
While I flew through the pages, I wasn't too fond of the writing, some of the characters fell flat and the story often felt rushed. So in the end this was a three star read for me. I liked it but didn't love it.
This book does sound like the movie Lion. :)
ReplyDeleteVery very similar!
DeleteGreat review! I also don't like when the story feels rushed... I hope your next read is better! :)
ReplyDeleteYes. Too much going on so he was rushing but it was still an ok read.
DeleteI love the concept! I think his story would be fascinating, but I hate that it was based on something real. Being ripped away from your family and sent somewhere else? It's a bummer this one felt rushed.
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
Yes, that was sad.
DeleteI liked A LONG WAY HOME, the book Lion was based on, but I haven't read this one because it seemed like basically the same story. I probably will get to it eventually, but I'm not rushing.
ReplyDeleteI knew it was a book but don’t didn’t look up the name of it because I’m so lazy.
DeleteGlad it wasn't too bad even if not a favorite. It is a bummer when a story seems rushed...
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good. Just so much to cover in such a short story.
DeleteHmmm. . . I still haven't read this yet, but I'm going to soon. Suey also said it went by quickly. I hope I like it. It spurred quite the adoption discussion at book club.
ReplyDeleteIt really did. I think you’ll find it at least ok.
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