Book Review: Thin Line of Consciousness by Asna

Thin Line of Consciousness by Asna is an introspective collection of seven short stories. It talks about life lessons that form our tenacity we pick up in our journey. The first story is about a young college girl who turns depressed after knowing that all will end one day and she has no identity in the universe. However, she forgets that she might be a speck in the universe but for her family she is a universe, an inspiration for her siblings. The way we think, that way our life steers. The message here is of positive thinking. The book also explores various other human experiences that one could relate in friendship, in home ambience, in family and friendship. As homely its setting look, however, this book certainly speaks to you, whether you love to brood over your life choices, or looking for meaning in friends and families, or are just someone who appreciates a good story.

Asna narrates the lessons gleaned from each story; she explores a human life, with all of its ups and downs, peaceful and chaotic periods. The stories act as a metaphor for the societal journey of life. The way the author navigates these experiences and doles out psychological insights, demonstrates her reflection and observation.

The variety of ambience and subtle activities pictured in the book is impressive. Each narrative gives a distinctive window into a diverse yet deep culture and environment. You may praise the author's attention to detail and ability to make circumstantial hues come to life.

The author's writing is intriguing, filled with psychic emotional vividness that may acquaint readers to many settings and occasions. Readers may occasionally want for greater closure or a more seamless transition because of how quickly some stories might change from one to the next. However, the readers will connect on a deep level with each story's emotional themes since they are genuine and raw –seems spiraling from homely ambience that may not sound queer in your home or neighborhood. Asna writes with a touch of deep flair for literature, she has her own ways to paint the turmoil of characters she sketched. She is a brilliant author. However, if she could leverage simple ways of narrative in her next books, she would outperform herself. Overall, Thin Line of Consciousness is a nice candid read.

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