What would you do, if one day your family is gone. How would you feel if You are betrayed by your loved ones without any explanations or Good-Bye’s ? How would Life be, if you would have to face it Alone without your family ? How would you survive the betrayal which would haunt you for your whole life ? Would you afford to live without knowing the reason for their disappearance for your whole Life?

I happen to read this book awhile back, and Boy! Did I enjoy it ?? This story ‘No Time For Goodbye’ by Linwood Barclay is about a 14 year old girl named Cynthia, a troublesome teenager, who wakes up one day just like any other day. ONLY it isnt. While the house remains enveloped by stillness and No signs of Life, The reality hits her hard. She is been deserted, left alone. Her family has left her without any explanation and without any clue of their whereabouts.

Life moves on for her. And today, still after 25 years the disappearance of her family remains a mystery, haunting her. Having faced despair and been rejected, When she couldnt take not knowing Why her family left her so ? She decides to find out the truth. The truth she isnt ready for yet, Which would open many doors and secrets which were better left undiscovered. Unaware that In search of her family, the price she would be forced to pay, the sacrifices she had to offer, would be far too much for Cynthia and her family (Husband and a child)

The strong grip this book holds on its readers was what I loved the most. I couldn’t relax till I discovered Cynthia’s Darkest secret. I quivered with fear, and anxiety along with Cynthia. A must read By Barclay, Infact A wonderful and gripping read by Barclay. Anyone who read it ? Do you agree/Disagree with me ?

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Having read and loved Khaled Hossieni’s first novel ‘The Kite Runner‘, I decided to read his second too ‘The Thousand Splendid Suns’. Oh What a beautiful story it was, but equally heart wrenching. As his first novel was through a Man’s perspective, His second is Afghanistan seen through a Woman’s eye.

This story is about Mariam and Laila, along with every such woman in who dare to survive in a country where constant wars delude the Humans perspective and existence - Afghanistan. It was very sad to read about the state of women, the extent of exploitation, where woman are considered as something filthy and not as normal Humans, But In what a ravishing way did Khaled say this story … !!!!

I cried for Mariam, just as i cried for Laila. I cried for the injustice and agony faced by woman there. Reading this novel, the story of which is plotted very close to the reality was a pleasant change from reading the usual fictional stories to me where I got to feel their pain, understood their tears and prayed mutely for those myriad woman living amid that savage world. I couldnt keep the book down once I laid my hands on it so captivating was the story which is anything but fictional.

A definitely to-read Once again from Khaled, which left me earning for his third book, which i hope would be soon. This story reminded me of a movie I saw awhile back - Provoked. The plot of which is a bit alike The Thousand Splendid Suns.
P.S: Isnt the book cover absolutely stunning, A perfect description of what the book holds - Hope of a Woman .. !!! ?

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