Healing the Anima is a delight to read. It offers a heart-wrenching journey of an actor. The story focuses on his difficult childhood, initial struggle, his rise and fall in film industry. How he goes into depression and deals with it is the core of the story.
This book is the debut novel of Kshitij Joshi. His frank words and fresh writing style is going to appeal the present generation readers. The book gives a feel of watching some new age web series. It can be adapted for the big screen in future. The interesting thing about this book is that, you can visualize the characters and connect with them. One thing is sure, once you start reading it, you will not stop until you finish it. The author with his gripping narrative keeps you hooked till the end. There are chances, you might finish the complete book in a single go.
The book unfolds against the backdrop of Bollywood. The author has very aptly used a generous dosage of emotions and romance in the story capturing many aspects of human life. All the characters fit perfectly into the story and speak to the reader. The author has portrayed the emotions of all the characters especially the protagonist in a perfect manner. Apart from the story of the protagonist, the author has also put forward issues such as domestic violence, depression, fake news and dark realty of film industry etc. The college scenes, the heart-breaks and film industry scenes in the story are well written. One can easily imagine the ups and downs in the hero’s life. The book has a good climax giving a good hope and positivity.
The 362-page paperback novel is an easy and interesting read. The story is simple and enjoyable since it is written in a conversational language. It is a good option for those who enjoy reading light-hearted books that do not contain jargons. If you are looking for an English novel to enhance your communication skills, then pick up this book. New readers can start up with such novels to build interest in reading habit. Some words in the book are not appropriate for children, so it is recommended for readers above 18 years of age.