Book Review — The Story I Told Myself
“The Story I Told Myself” is an engaging piece of historical fiction that captivates from start to finish. As Arvashni Seeripat debut novel, it masterfully blends rich historical detail with compelling storytelling. The characters are vividly drawn, and the plot is both intricate and immersive.
I deeply appreciated her ability to bring history to life through a fresh and intriguing narrative.
Some of the lines I loved from this novel are:
“Mama’s turban is the reminder that she lives her own Dharma (lifepath) and her coat is the coverage she wears every day,”
“I couldn’t remember when I started looking up,”
“Not everyone wanted to be a god or goddess; it was too hard,” and
“I wasn’t a stranger to them now, not even stranger as he/she will be more welcomed.”
Remarkable book difficult to put down.
