Book Review: What Kitty Did (5*s)

Oh Dear Kitty. What have you done?

As you read through this roller coast of a book, you will end up asking this question way too many times.

 

It's rare to read a book where you get so emotionally connected to the protagonist that you wish you could get into their life and help them sort their heads. Sure we root for hero's, we cheer their success and many times even cry their sorrows for them but have you ever felt exasperated, annoyed and yet appreciated a protagonist. Kitty is someone who is not a hero, doesn't get things right (perfection is not even in the dictionary), and can be generally perceived as irresponsible, unprofessional and as her family suspects a raging alcoholic.

Often, I had to remind myself that the book and the lead character are not one and the same. Trisha Bora has done a fantastic job on merging the two.

I simply loved the book. It's fast paced, edgy, with a healthy dose of a "murder" mystery mixed with life and lifestyles in the modern era. It's as contemporary as its the year 2017. 

There's a grim reality to the situation that is depicted which resonates with the reader.

 

Extremely well written and referenced, where every character plays an important role that may seem inconsequential initially but impacts the story line eventually. An intricately woven plot with virtually no loose ends that gathers steam and before one realizes heads to an exciting climax. 

Trisha Bora has truly redefined my idea of what a good book should be about. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a true story and not a work of fiction.

We often read about fantasy worlds and imaginary situations. Writers use their creativity to varying degrees to paint a picture. But personally I believe it's a lot tougher to present a reality of today that's virtually impossible to disagree with.

Whether it's the human psyche, the relationships that's highlighted or the entire plot that twists and weaves like an auto rickshaw through the narrow lanes of India, this is one book that is a kaleidoscope of Indian reality.

For this I salute Trisha Bora and am now a fan of her writing. I especially loved the vast references she uses to establish her analogies. It speaks volumes of her own interests and exposure to the wide world of art that's out there and to achieve an amalgamation of it all into her story is tremendous effort.

The story revolves around Kitty and her muddled approach to life. Her ineptness in handling her life and its problems is a stark reminder to us all about how we need to re-visit our approach to things.
Her professional life is no way any better and that's evident in her approach to writing that piece about the death of Roxy Merchant. But credit to her for spirit of never giving up.

She reminds us that we ma never have all the talent in this world but if we stay honest and persistent and with a bit of luck we all may just have a fairy tale ending to life.

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