Book Review : Once There Was Me by Bobby Sachdeva

Once There Was Me by Bobby Sachdeva is an autobiographical and part fiction account of the author being a survivor of 1984 riots in India and his life after that.
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‘Hum kyun chalein us raah par
Jis raah par sab hi chalein,
Kyun na chune woh raasta
Jis par nahin koi gaya.’
These lines are mentioned in the book and are the most suitable lines about the author.
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The book primarily talks about the 1984 Sikh riots in India. The book pursues the journey of teenage boy, being the survivor of the riots, the effect of the riots on his life.
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Religion is a delicate and crucial issue, and is something that everyone has different views about. The author talks about religion, faith,god and godmans in a way that makes you question your belief. The book also talks about religious discrimination and social injustice.
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The writing style is the highlight of the book. The events in the author’s life are written in a very interesting way. It keeps you hooked and makes the book a page turner.
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The author’s journey is very inspiring. From being a riot survivor, and also goes abroad, he goes on to become a successful business man and finally becomes a writer.
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This book does talk about sensitive issues like religion, violence and corruption, which might be triggers for you.
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Poignant, powerful and emotive. Once There Was Me will definitely give you a one of a kind reading experience.
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Rating : 4.5/5