Write India Campaign by Write India Campaign is an initiative by Ravi Subramanian to pick unique talents across India. Manasi Babbar was one of the top performers handpicked by Ravi Subramanian. True to the talent of the writer and the author Evoked is a thriller that keeps you at the edge.
Ravi Subramanian presents Evoked by Manasi Babbar
Blurb
Something has been evoked in the dark corners of a mind . . .
Sevita and Sama are identical twins, but they couldn’t be more different. Sevita is popular and outgoing while Sama is a loner who never really fit in. As the two enter their first year of college, tragedy strikes-one of them dies a sudden death. Barely has the town come to terms with this, when the news of another death rattles them all. As the death toll keeps rising, police are perplexed. What is plaguing the idyllic town of Lavasa?
As Inspector Mohite investigates the deaths and soon secrets tumble out, it soon becomes clear that underneath the placid surface of Lavasa lurks a complex web of lies and deceit. Can he uncover the truth before more people die?
Plot
Sevita and Sama are twins. As identical as they look, they are equally extreme in their characters and idiosyncrasies. Sevita is jovial, the center of attraction who makes friends equally while Sama is cold with a plain expression, brutal in hurting insects, and reclusive. Sama’s hobby is to catch moths and insects and pin them to a board. Her scary hobbies used to creep her mother out while her father has been sensibly trying to understand his daughter. Sevita is head over heels in love with Kunal while Sama has secretly bred her feelings for him. The story takes an unexpected turn when one of the twins Sama, dies in an accident.
The plot becomes eery and gruesome when more deaths follow. More so when the deaths are revolving around the class that these kids were studying in. Inspector Mohite, the investigating officer knows things are not as plain and single-layered as it seems on the periphery. He decides to dig deeper and get to the bottom. How the instances unfold and how the investigation proceeds are what make the crux of the movie.
Review
The plot develops through the characters. Sevita and Sama’s characters are developed slowly and on a large canvas. One-fourth of the book establishes various characters along with Sama and Sevita. Their friends Sruthi and Aastha, Sevita’s boyfriend Kunal, a bully Nik and his cronies… The characters slowly slither their way up to our hearts.
The author has successfully gotten deep into the antagonist’s psyche and how the person is instigated or scared. The other characters have a cliche craft with some preset character traits which are mandatory in a college scenario. The author’s finesse lies in bringing forth the details of the deaths, and the eeriness of the situations while not making it scary yet conveying the gruesomeness of the situation. The mystery however gave away right from the beginning which affected the reading experience.
Overall the book is a thrilling experience that visually magnifies the scenario which enables the readers to let their imaginations go wild.
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Having read one or two of Ravi Subramanian's works, I was curious about how this one would pan out. I thought this one would be a thrilling read with its storyline but alas as you point out, the mystery wasn't quite a mystery
I am a big fan of thriller and I am sure this story is going to be very intriguing. Loved the plot of the book and probably that's the reason I am going to pick this up for sure.
This book sounds like a perfect pick for a rainy evening, add the powercut to the setting, reading under the torchlight of a mobile phone, that's how I like to read the murder mysteries with a touch of horror. Thanks for the review. The plot seems obvious but can be read once for sure.
The book seems a thriling and intriguing read. Thank you sharing your point of view about the book. Will definitely pick this book for my next read.
Evoked by Manasi Babbar seems like an interesting book that would keep people glued on it for sure. Quite a thrilling experience I would like to try
The plot of this book is really interesting. sama and savita sounds like great characters and twin factor is another appealing addition. I felt curios to know more after reading more. will surly try to check out this book. thanks dear for sharing your honest review with us.
Something has been evoked in the dark corners of a mind . … wow… what an intriguing opening… this has surely piqued my interest. And story of twins who are as different as chalk and cheese… well, I am certainly checking out this thriller. Thanks for recommending it.
I wanted to read this book but will check it out later. Seems like a good plot and story and would get it as soon as I've finished with my current reads.
I like this kind of a stories. Two twin sisters with different personalities. One gets murdered…this sounds like some Zee5 web series. And the book cover with the red hoody figure. It creates a much needed suspense.
That is a raving review, Rakhi. Seems like a racy thriller. I keep away from thrillers as they make me anxious. I have become ultra sensitive after my grief.