The Reengineers
by
Indu Muralidharan
A Harper Collins Pulications
A Harper Collins Pulications
Blurb
Chinmay Narayan is plotting to kill himself. He is a misfit at school, his parents are about to divorce and the love of his life doesn’t know he exists. It seems pointless to go on with such a dysfunctional life. But before he gets anywhere with that plan, Chinmay and his friends, Anu and Sabi, stumble into the eerie world of Conchpore through a portal in Uncle RK’s library.
They find themselves in The Seeker’s School, where you can buy spiritual courses that will bring you enlightenment. While the seekers seem unaware that there is anything amiss, Chinmay and his friends stumble upon a strange and sinister plot that the teachers and students are caught up in. The three youngsters suddenly find themselves in danger, and their only hope is the charismatic Siddharth, an old student of the school who has come to visit. Chinmay discovers that Siddharth is seeking catharsis from his dark past by writing a book—a book with Chinmay as the protagonist. He realizes that his own story is a mirror image of Siddharth’s, which leads to a moment of reckoning for him: can he become the author of his own life?
Set in Madras in the early nineties, The Reengineers dispels the boundaries between fiction and reality to tell a tale that is as much a coming-of-age story as it is an inspiring narrative of self-empowerment and spiritual growth.
They find themselves in The Seeker’s School, where you can buy spiritual courses that will bring you enlightenment. While the seekers seem unaware that there is anything amiss, Chinmay and his friends stumble upon a strange and sinister plot that the teachers and students are caught up in. The three youngsters suddenly find themselves in danger, and their only hope is the charismatic Siddharth, an old student of the school who has come to visit. Chinmay discovers that Siddharth is seeking catharsis from his dark past by writing a book—a book with Chinmay as the protagonist. He realizes that his own story is a mirror image of Siddharth’s, which leads to a moment of reckoning for him: can he become the author of his own life?
Set in Madras in the early nineties, The Reengineers dispels the boundaries between fiction and reality to tell a tale that is as much a coming-of-age story as it is an inspiring narrative of self-empowerment and spiritual growth.
My Honest Review
I have always heard of “Engineers” but
never “Reengineers”. Yes; the title of Indu Muralidharan caught my eye and made
me curious. Initially I thought the story might revolve around some
engineer/IIT kid. But when I started to read the book, I was surprised. As I continued
reading I was held in awe.
The Reengineers deals with the most
important issue which in news now-a-days, which many fail to disclose/discuss
and/or seek help; the dreaded D-word: Depression.
Yes, depression is faced by many
people in the world around due to various reasons, one being stress, as all are
busy trying to win the cat-race.
Chinmay Narayan is a teenage boy, who
is planning to commit suicide once he finishes his board exams. He is a topper
in school but his parents are on verge of getting a divorce and they are least
bother how their divorce is affecting their only child. His parents are always
at loggerheads with each other, rebuke him and constantly monitor his
activities which leaves Chinmay feel suffocated and depressed. The girl for
whom he has feelings doesn’t even know he exists.
Even though he has two close friends
Anurag aka Anu and Sabarmati aka Sabi, he is unable to share his problems with
them. Doesn’t it sound like a typical teenage story? But as the story
progresses comes the real twist.
Liked the way Indu has weaved the
story, is really mind-blowing. The book is a must read by everyone. The best
part which I loved was when Chinmay pep-talks Siddharth who suffers from a bout
of depression due to the crisis and when his help was needed the most; is the
part which I appreciated most.
Though a fictional story, many people would
relate to Chinmay’s dilemma; wherein he is burdened with his parent’s ambition and
frustration and they have no idea what their kids might be going through.
Nice book written by Indu
Muralidharan, though little slow paced but definitely an interesting and thoughtful
read.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am a writer from Chennai, India. To me, reading and writing are means by which I try to comprehend the meaning of life and reality. My first novel The Reengineers (HarperCollins, 2015) is a metafictional exploration of the meaning of the self, examined through the relationship between an author and the character of his novel. I am working on two other novels at the moment, both centred around the healing power of fiction and its significance in 'real' life.
I live in London, balancing a full time day job with writing and studying a part-time Master's Course in Creative Writing at The University of Oxford.
I live in London, balancing a full time day job with writing and studying a part-time Master's Course in Creative Writing at The University of Oxford.
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Thanks for the review :) This book is so relevant today!
ReplyDeleteHope You too enjoyed the book Inderpreet
DeleteThank you for the lovely review Aparna! Many thanks, Inderpreet! :-)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Indu :)
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