This weekend I was in a mood to read something fresh but short. While browsing kindle I found this book as #1 bestseller in contemporary romance. Though I have heard praises about the author’s earlier works, I was yet to read one. Downloaded “The Nameless Relationship” and read in 10 minutes.
Blurb:
The Nameless Relationship is the monologue of 53-years old Latika, an entrepreneur, running a boutique interior design firm. Living in Bangalore married to a wealthy retired man and a mother to two successful professionals. She is in a relationship with a much younger man, Dhiraj outside the marriage.
While Dhiraj is madly in love with Latika, later is afraid to give a name to the relationship. In the past 7 years, the Latika is hiding the love affair from her family. She holds her 30 years of loveless marriage higher than her love refusing to call for divorce.
Book review – The Nameless Relationship by Preeti Shenoy
The book is a refreshing take on a woman’s love life. While most romance books pin for that happily ever after, this one took a brave dig deeper.
This short story explores the conundrum of a woman who is successful workwise but not same in personal front. She found solace in arms of a man, much younger, almost of her children’s age. When she expects a no-strings-attached relation, the man wants her to give their love a name. She is torn between choosing her happiness and the burden of social expectations. Succumbing to the later.
In a 12-page story, the author takes readers to the inner battle of the protagonist. The portrayal of emotions and dilemma is well captured. The story is crisp and interesting with all the right flavors. Talking about extramarital affairs, love between older women – younger men, and the expectations from a good wife all in few pages making the reader glued till the end.
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You can find the ebook (Kindle edition) on Amazon.
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Seems very relevant in todays highly connected world.
Balancing act of ‘good’ wife and happy life.
Rajesh
Connecting with the protagonist depends on the readers. Some find it hard to accept this as a real-world event. But nevertheless one would have thoughts pondering all around.
Can you please share the link to download the book.
You can find it on kindle read. https://amzn.to/32GoS5N
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I have read many books by Preethi Shenoy. I love her writing. But unfortunately I did not like this one. I have no idea why. I felt like the reason behind this lady’s affair was a bit fancy ?
Yeah, relationships like this do happen in wraps in our world. I felt she took a call to talk about that. Thanks for visiting Maya.
Can we get this PDF ??
You can get an ebook on Kindle.
Yes, I have read this one and I agree with every word of your review. I am hoping to lay my hands on some other work from the author. She is apparently said to be better than Nikita Singh, who I find to be slightly boring.
I was feeling lonely when I couldn’t see any magic with Singh’s work. Even am going to read more of Preeti Shenoy. Thanks for reading Anupriya.
such a wonderful read for women. interesting plot. i missed picking up this, will check this for next weekend.
Thanks for reading 🙂
Thanks for reading
I’m sure it’s going to be a lovely read for me so yes I will buy this for sure.
🙂 Thanks for reading.
Aww that looks like interesting plot an older woman with 30 years of marriage baggage..
Surely, it is. 🙂
I think this is a must read book for every women. It looks interesting, would add it to my reading wishlist
I won’t say a must read but it give a colored perception.
Wow the story lines seems quite interesting and I am all the more intrigued as you have mentioned is a 12 page book. Would love to catch up with this one.
It is good for quick reads. Thanks for dropping by.
I like Preeti’s way of writing. It is very engaging and touching. Picking up this book to enjoy this brave take on an otherwise delicate subject. Good review, Pragnya!
Thanks Varsha!
I can see this story is very much like things we normally read and see around us. With the blurb, can make the story line is well gripping. I like your reviews.
Thank you Dipika your encouraging words matter.
The other day I was looking for something new and unique to read. Now I found it!
Great! Thanks for stopping by.
Wow that seems like an interesting topic for a book. I will check it out.
Do share your opinion Noor.
I read this one too buddy and can can absolutely vouch for your review. It’s a great read.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing your views Roma.
Going by your review of this book , I can’t wait to read it.Sure it will be interesting.Thanks
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Good to know that Sneha 🙂
The review is quite interesting Pragnya and book is not lengthy as well. I will go for a read.Thanks for sharing.
Do share your views Deepika. Thanks for reading.
Wow this looks one of the interesting book and I am so excited to check this after reading your review!!
Thanks for stopping by.
Wow, what a refreshing review this was. I’m quite interested to read this one and know how she dealt with choosing between love and social expectations
Thanks Kim!