Book:- Invisible Ties
By:- Nadya A.R.
Blurb:-
As Karachi burned in the 1990s, the painfully shy Noor Kamal found refuge in an antique jade mirror stolen from Daisy, her social butterfly mother. One fateful day, the violence hits home as a motley crew of burglars storm the Kamal residence, killing Joseph, the faithful driver who tried to shield Noor and kidnapping Daisy in the process.
Traumatized by the turn of events and succumbing to familial pressure, Noor reluctantly agrees to start life afresh in Singapore as the wife of Meekaal Kalim, an investment banker. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Noor finds succour in studying psychotherapy.
Her attempt to heal others brings her close to Ella, her neighbour and Jake, a handsome American who is struggling to deal with his emotional breakdown. As she tries to exorcise ghosts from the past and break free from the shackles, where will Noor’s longing for love take her? Would she be able to liberate herself from her strong cultural values and ties?
A saga of love and trials, against a rich contrasting background, Invisible Ties is sure to appeal to the readers.
Review:-
How many of you have felt the familial pressure?
What kind of life is it when you are to live it without love??
These questions struck my mind as I kept on reading the book.
The story revolves around Noor, the protagonist. Her life was filled with storms, secrets and courage to fight all of it.
She belonged to a dysfunctional family who had all the wealth but still that couldn't make her happy.
Her relationship with her husband and her parents was not that smooth. Her loveless marriage to Meekal Kalim gives it an emotional turn.
The author explains the "Invisible Ties" of one's life and how is a being trapped in these odds of life. The life of a woman is more challenging and the author explains it very well by the characterization of Noor. The title adds up to the core of the book.
The cover is beautiful and eye catching. The narration makes the book more interesting and appealing.
The foreword by Mahesh Bhatt makes it a must read for many.
Overall, one of the best books I have ever read.
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