Strangers with known faces is a thriller mystery by Gautam dutta that deals with a unique plot altogether. It starts with togetherness of friendship followed by separation due to circumstances and then getting back together to save themselves.
The moment of shift from past to present is swift and effortless. The spice of twists and turns made me to complete the book in a single go and kept me hooked till the end . Despite 5 main characters and other side characters, the author is able to keep the things in sync without getting diverted . The narration is good and language isn’t very difficult.
The cover of the book is good and it very beautifully expresses that everyone around is wearing a mask . It really takes a lot to know a person actually . But i feel it could have been much better.Also the title is apt . It goes perfectly with the cover and the plot i.e ‘ Strangers with known faces’.
The loopholes were in the editing of the book . I wish it was better proof read . Also some instances where elaborated too much . The crisp explaination could have been better.
A good combination of friendship, betrayal, thrill and a lot more.
Definitely worth a read.
Rating –
Cover – 3/5
Title – 4/5
Plot – 3.5/5
Narration – 3.5/5
Overall – 3.5/5
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