Helpline by Uday Mane, has got many controversial reviews. Some love it and some hate it. I resonate with it. On one hand the reader in me wants to stay glued to the story and on the other hand, the editor in me (don't snicker !) wants to nitpick all the editorial Harakiri the author and editor of this book has committed. But since the editor in me often takes a nap when I am writing, I guess I will sing my lullaby and put it to sleep again.

Suicide is a very controversial subject. The su...

IT IS A GOOD BOOK WORTH BUY

WHAT I FELT ABOUT THE BOOK?

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Story-line – Interesting, intriguing and one you can relate to. This is not just the story of Samir the protagonist, who shows suicidal tendency on account of his inability to cope up with a guilt but is also the story of a sister who’s world revolves around her one and only brother a victim of Down’s Syndrome. The Helpline also introduces us to a true friend in the form of Neha. Her worries, her concern for the protagonist are something that endears her to...

The Helpline by Uday Mane is an interesting and riveting book. The build up of the story from the beginning till the climax will keep you on the edge. It surprises you, makes one identify and empathize with the character. The story touched my heart and the ending of the book left me with a smile on my face.