Jollity Life: WHEN OUR WORLDS COLLIDE: Book Review

About the Book

Akriti has led a pretty much sheltered life.
Zayn has been shuttled from city to city when he was growing up.
She is comfortable watching her life from the sidelines.
He wants to feel rooted to a place he can call ‘home’.
They meet each other quite by chance.
And both seize the chance to be someone they both need in their lives:
For Zayn, it’s a 'Partner-In-Crime'.
For Akriti, someone who just knows how to be there for her…
When their worlds collide,
It is not what either of them expected it to be.
Zayn has a steady girlfriend. And Akriti has a crush on him.
What happens when these two become friends?
The biggest adventure of their lives? Or the road to heartbreak?
What happens when two completely different people collide?
Do they become friends? Or, is their friendship doomed from the start?
'When Our Worlds Collide' is the story of two twenty-three-year olds, Who are finally growing up and finding their feet in the world.
A tale of friendship and love, crushes and betrayals, messes and second chances, Marriage and divorce… and the elusive happily ever after!

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Character Interview: Suzanna & Surbhi

Suzanna: Why am I stuck in an interview with Surbhi? She’s a minor character!

Surbhi: A minor character who is a catalyst!

Is there anything you do not like about your characters?

Surbhi: Yes. I don’t like how she doesn’t judge people. Isn’t that not human?
Suzanna: No. I loved my character to a T.

Do you have a favorite scene in When Our Worlds Collide?

Surbhi: Sure. I love the fact I slip drinks to people.
Suzanna: I kind of love the fact I am a one-woman force behind Poetry Slams.

Do you have a favorite character, besides yourselves, in the book?

Surbhi: Sure. I love Esha. Even though I do not get a scene with her.
Suzanna: I like both Akriti and Zayn. In fact, I really love those two kids.

Why do you think people should read When Our Worlds Collide?

Surbhi: Because they’re bored out of their minds?
Suzanna: Nice, Surbhi. *rolls eyes* I think they should read it because it is a coming of age story. And because it tells you right from the start that it is not always about the happy ending. Sometimes, it is about the story.

Do you think either of you will feature in subsequent sequels to this novella?

Surbhi: Pfffftttt!!!
Suzanna: It’s really too early to say.

My Review-:

Few books have the potential to take you into their fictional world; you live with the characters and the story leave a deep imprint on your soul. And in the end you will start to miss the characters. “When our worlds collide” is one of such books. I loved this book; starting from story to all its characters. If you had a crush on someone, then you can relate well to the story. I loved its realistic ending also.

The characters are well portrayed and the relationship is handled with proper balance. Akriti is an introvert person, had a rough life. But she loves her café and finishes all her duties. Due to her rough life she never has any friends except Ayoub and Nimmi. She had a crush on Zayn, Nimmi’s boyfriend. Whereas Zayn is adventures and he refers Akriti as his partner in crime. Ayoub, I liked the most, always stand with Akriti in her need.

This is my second book from Aniesha Brahma; I loved “The secrete proposal” and in this book she didn’t let her down. Her writing style turned mature.

This is a light afternoon read and it will leave you with such an expression “I wish this book would have been a little long.” I will give it 4 out of 5 stars for its simple yet engaging story and strong characters.

About the Author

Aniesha Brahma knew she wanted to be a writer since she was six years old. She was schooled in Dolna Day School and went on to pursue B.A., M.A., and M.Phil in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur Univeristy. She currently lives in Kolkata, with her family and five pet cats. The Secret Proposal was her debut novel, followed by The Guitar Girl. She was a contributing author with her story The Difference, in the anthology: Voices, Old & New. When Our Worlds Collide is her third work of fiction, and first novella.

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