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~ Review 92 : Blue Nights By @RajaGanesh2424 -

Book Information

Book Title: Blue Nights
Author: RajaGanesh2424
Genre: Literary fiction
Target audience: 18-35
Current status: 1/complete
No. of pages read: 1

Reviewed by jambudweep

Review

Title:

The title "Blue Nights" effectively captures the true essence of the story, representing the connection between the girl in blue saree and the dark night the protagonist encounters that girl.

Cover:

The cover the author has used for this story may represent the storm of tangled thoughts inside the protagonist's mind. But, it certainly doesn't convey the idea of the plot line.

Tough, it's understandable to not always get a desirable book cover. But, a little research on Pinterest could bring a huge difference.

Blurb:

The blurb is written simply bringing all the required information it should introduce: Protagonist, struggle, and motifs.

It's good as per my insights.

Writing style:

The story is an oneshot, literary fiction written in past tense with first person POV. Thus, the writing is a bit direct with a slight unbalance between showing and telling criteria.

Nevertheless, the occasional sprinkles of characters' actions, expression, and body movements do a nice job in filling this void. Additionally, the writing style is so calming and nerve-soothing. The author has successfully managed to create a vivid imaginary world inside the story. In addition, the pacing is also smooth and believable.

So, no particular suggestions if the author wants to keep it as it is. But, if there seems to be any chance of extending the story or making the existence one more lively, then the author might consider working on the descriptions. Like, sound, sight, and smell of the surroundings, so that we, as readers, feel like being there among the characters. Along with these, adding expression, action, and body movements will also enhance the writing,making it livable and memorable.

Plot:

The plot of "Blue Nights" is a heartwarming tale of a selfless love without any expectations. The story follows John, a scientist, who is on the verge of existential crisis, navigating the world of science and theories, when a sudden encounter makes him reconsider his theories.

The author's creativity of establishing a relation between the uncertainty of electrons in atoms and feelings in humans sounds unique.

Dialogue delivery:

The dialogue exchange between both the characters feels natural and not forced by any means.

John's hesitation at first when interacting with the girl hints at his introvert or cautious nature. Then, occasionally as the plot moves forward, his words naturally become slightly fluent.

On the other hand, the girl's mysterious quietness at first emerges multiple questions, then slowly or literally her actions come out smoother.

Character development:

The hardest part of writing in a oneshot according to me is making a noticeable and believable character's development.

But, in this story, I find the author has done justice to this.

At first, John is unsure of the events going on in his life that even if he sees her, he barely notices, or doesn't want to notice. But, eventually, he approaches her out of humanity, and even helps her without expecting anything in return.

On the other hand, the way that girl never talks much but always gets to the business suggests that from the start her mind is clear and direct towards her goals. But, witnessing John's kindness and human nature awakes something in her.

Nonetheless, she hides it all very smartly. At last, John is left alone again with his researches and theories along with a broken heart(I think so). Anyways, the ending is satisfactory.

Yeah, that's all.

The author can take things into account they think will work for their work, or just follow their own mind.

BEST OF LUCK!