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Review - When The Wildflowers Bloom by Rupa Bhullar

 

Not every book speaks to you the way you want it to. Some might indulge you for a while, and later you get bored. Some start slow in the beginning but talk to the point afterwards. Some will make you feel jealous, whereas some might want you to put yourself first. This book points out the faults, the outcomes and then what should be the course of action. There are situations/ circumstances in our life where we tend to become blind whenever a problem happens. At times, it is our fighting mechanism, but most often, it is opposite to what we want ourselves to believe. In the name of love, we let go of some important things and principles which become a curse in the latter part of our life. I’m sure nobody would like to witness oneself at such a crossroads.

It is the story of Tara, whose husband, Tej, never leaves a chance to demean her and always makes her feel small. He takes credit for everything she does to make her feel inconsequential. Whenever Tara points out the issues, he acts like a victim, eventually blaming Tara. But then a point comes where it hits her hard, and she is ready to take the desired step. But this new world isn’t easy as when kids are included you have a lot to consider.

This book talks about relationships with a pinch of salt but dollops of sweetness on the side. Relationships develop over a while, and if not taken care of properly, you might see some rotten parts. Be it any relation, you need to nurture it to let it grow. Even though some people are less efficient, we require their consistent efforts to take it further. I loved the story. It kept me hooked and wanted me to love myself a bit more than anyone else. The story is simple to read, and it is not something that you don’t know, but the approach of the protagonist and her family made it worth reading.

Thank you Rupa Publications for the copy.

Rating – 4.5

Genre – Contemporary

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