Book Review: Find someone to love by Divya Sood

Find Someone to Love by Divya Sood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The review contains spoilers.

I came across this book in Netgalley and I immediately requested a copy because I was intrigued by the synopsis. I am really glad that I got an opportunity to read this book mostly because it's so honest. Divya Sood touches human emotions in a way that the story stays with you for a long time.
The protagonist in the film, Priya works as an optician in New York. She has a simple, quiet life and her helpful and friendly nature earns her a good rapport with her colleagues, Sam and Ed. She is an average person having a steady job, staying in touch with her family in India, going for work lunches, nothing too dramatic happening in her life until Dr.Ibrahim joins their clinic as the new ophthalmologist. The entrance of Dr.Leyla Ibrahim unfolds various layers that Priya has been hiding for a long time and you’ll slowly realize that she’s been through a lot. She’s loved someone unconditionally in the past and she continues to love her and its none other than Dr.Leyla Ibrahim. However, Leyla is married to a man and treats Priya as a best friend, occasionally taking her help. As the story unfolds, we know that Leyla is aware of Priya’s feelings and more complications arise in their relationship. By the time the story ends, you’ll have experienced everything that Priya has gone through and you are relieved with the practical ending.

Though this book is sad and emotional, it keeps the reader engrossed because the characters are quite real and the journey is heart touching. The pain of unrequited love and loving someone unconditionally even after a sad past is depicted very well in the book. The fact that no one including her family knows about Priya’s orientation and the way she’s been handling it brings a vulnerability to the plot. In addition, the recent demise (suicide) of her favorite cousin and the reason behind it makes it all very tragic.

The book is very well written and the author has a gift of giving the readers an emotional experience. It’s the kind of book which brings back old, wounded experiences in your life and gives a perspective on handling emotions. Looking forward to reading more of her books.

Book received from Netgalley and Riverdale Avenue Books for an honest review.


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