The Blue Monsoon opens with a grisly murder at a Hindu temple and immediately, the weather helps to create the atmosphere and backdrop against which tThe Blue Monsoon opens with a grisly murder at a Hindu temple and immediately, the weather helps to create the atmosphere and backdrop against which the story happens. The rain is as relentless as those involved in committing murder and creating mayhem.
Senior Inspector Arnav Singh Rajput, known to be a man of integrity, has responsibility for the case. His methodical approach to crime-solving puts him at odds with his superior and those below him, who’d want to see him replaced. The case has serious implications as the clues are varied and imply the involvement of suspects, including Muslims, which would be disastrous in Mumbai.
Amidst this high-profile case, Rajput is dealing with his pregnant wife, who struggles with the reality and constraints of being in a wheelchair. Of course, the demands of his job and devotion to his wife pull the Senior Inspector in different directions.
This crime novel spins an intriguing tale that winds up much closer to home than Rajput could have suspected. The various threads keep the reader focused on tying them together, which isn’t easy considering the various stakeholders and interested parties.
Meeting the characters from The Blue Bar was like meeting old friends. This book, however, provided me with more of the sights and sounds of Mumbai. I could picture the living conditions, the hardships versus the high life. Plus, the story brought the caste system into sharp focus.
Through the characters' viewpoints, Biswas gives the reader an up-close and personal look at their advantages and disadvantages. This was also a learning experience as I wasn’t aware that the caste system had somewhat evolved to provide advantages to those who need them most. The book paints a picture of the human condition, how privilege can make us callous, and how hardships can change our character.
We see a police department like any other in the world, with those who have good morals and those who don't. The subliminal message for me in The Blue Monsoon is that despite how bad things look, with tenacity and good people in your corner, it’s possible to find answers and do right. Of course, the reality is that those who allow offenses to fester and choose to do wrong also face consequences.
If you enjoy intricately plotted stories, with complex characters, that take you to faraway lands and expose you to the uniqueness of other cultures, then you’ll definitely enjoy The Blue Monsoon....more
After reading Mirrored Hearts, I was interested in seeing how Chandler's story would unfold. He comes across as a complex character and reading his stAfter reading Mirrored Hearts, I was interested in seeing how Chandler's story would unfold. He comes across as a complex character and reading his story was like peeling back the layers on an onion and seeing what situations made him the man he became. He's a classic case of someone who has it all together, but is hiding a major case of insecurity. I enjoyed seeing his gradual conversion and the writer did an excellent job of conveying the fact that the struggle between our flesh and mind is real.
The characters are engaging and I liked most of them, even when Chandler was pulling back and playing the fool. And there was Kayla – a case of cuteness overload! The attraction between Chandler and Sab was well done and realistic. I admire them for their wonderful rapport and for praying together.
The writer's inclusion of the charisms as displayed in this story is a reminder that God gives gifts and when He speaks, can be taken at His word. Love the pastor and his powerful prayers and the fact that he also sees something in Chandler that he doesn't see in himself.
One particular prayer was said over Chandler that brought tears to my eyes. I think A Place For My Heart will help people who have been in similar situations to understand what is at work on a spiritual level in their lives, and that things are not always what they seem at first glance. I am hoping readers will allow the book to touch them, because there is some serious anointing in the prayers.
Overall, this is a great book. A wonderful testament that people can and do change when God enters their lives....more
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